Mr. Coyne's World War 1 Quiz!

Question 1

Which act was illegal yet used during World War 1?

Accepted Answer

Poisonous gas

Question 2

The sinking of what ship helped bring the USA into the war?

Accepted Answer

The Lusitania

Question 3

Tanks were developed during World War 1 in the hopes of defeating/ breaking down what defensive war tactic?

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare

Question 4

Germany's Schlieffen Plan brought Britain into the war by violating which country's policy of neutrality?

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Question 5

Which of the following technologies were essential to World War 1 fighting?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 6

The alliance of Great Britain, France, and Russia (amongst others) is called what?

Accepted Answer

The Triple Entente

Question 7

This important Battle was a Triple Entente offensive that resulted in over a million casualties (dead or wounded)

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Somme

Question 8

The use of government propaganda to persuade the public is illustrative of what type of war?

Accepted Answer

Total War

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