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1
When was the armistice signed?
June 11, 1919
June 11, 1918
November 11, 1919
November 11, 1918
2
Who was the leader of Germany in WW1?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Otto von Bismarck
Czar Nicholas
Adolf Hitler
3
New weapon that causes blindness, blisters, and choking.
Poison Gas
Machine Gun
Tank
Rifle
4
The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat.
True
False
5
European countries all had ______ that would help them fight.
passengers
alliances
enemies
nationalist beliefs
6
The immediate cause of World War I was
the formation of the Triple Alliance
the assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary
the French invasion of Belgium
the German invasion of Poland
7
What is an armistice?
a declaration of war
a declaration to continue fighting
an agreement to end fighting
an agreement to help your allies in war
8
Article 231 was the "war guilt clause" which said that Austria was responsible for starting World War I
False
True
9
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia when Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated.
False
True
10
The event that triggered World War I was an assassination that occurred in:
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Vienna, Austria
Instanbul, Turkey
Brussels, Belgium
11
The belief that your nation is better than every other nation is known as ______
Alliances
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
12
Which treaty ended the war between Germany and Russia?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Versailles
13
President Woodrow Wilson wanted to form the League of Nations to
create a world trade organization
to keep the peace and prevent future wars
convince other nations to support the United States in WWI
develop military plans to win World War I
14
The US entered WWI in what year and was on the side of the ____ Powers
1916; Central
1915; Central
1917; Allied
1914; Allied
15
What battle made the Schlieffen Plan impossible for the Germans to accomplish?
Battle of Verdun
Battle of Arras
Battle of Somme
Battle of Marne
16
The idea of a country taking over a smaller country/territory is known as
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Ultimatum
17
The “Big Four” were the leaders of all of the following nations except for
France
United States
Germany
Great Britain
18
The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's pklan to attack Russia, then France
True
False
19
Which document imposed punishments on Germany after World War I?
Roosevelt Corollary
Yalta Conference
Fourteen Points
Treaty of Versailles
20
All of the following are reasons the U.S. decided to enter World War I in 1917 EXCEPT:
the French seized American ships headed for Germany
sinking of the Lusitania
German submarines attacked American ships
the Zimmerman note
21
Name three of the main countries who made up the Central Power at the start of the War.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia
Japan, Germany, Russia
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Greece
22
Wilson’s goals for peace after the war were outlined a document known as
the Fourteen Points
the Collected Words and Wisdom of Woodrow F. Wilson
the Woodrow Corollary
the Wilson Doctrine
23
How could civilians help out with the War?
None of the above
both A & B
Rationing
Buy liberty bonds
24
What is militarism?
having more than just an army (air force or navy)
showing your patriotism on Veterans' Day
reducing the size of your military when you love a war
to prepare and glorify your army
25
What was the purpose of trench warfare?
Soldiers wanted to enjoy the mud pits
Protected soldiers from enemy gun fire
To develop a successful strategy for the Allies
To help each side gain land
26
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Zimmerman note?
Convince President Wilson to declare war on Germany
Germany attempted to form a secret alliance with Mexico
It was intercepted by the British.
It was “made up” by journalist to help sell papers
27
Which nation was blamed for all of WWI?
Ottoman Empire
Germany
Great Britain
Bosnia
28
Which nations were excluded from the League of Nations?
Germany and Italy
Italy and Serbia
Germany and Russia
Germany and Britain
29
What is propaganda?
One-sided opinion meant to influence the public
When two countries declare war against each other.
When two countries share borders.
When a spy gets caught telling secrets to another country.
30
Name the three main countries who made up the Allied Powers at the start of the War.
France, Russia, the Ottoman Empire
France, Serbia, and Italy
France, Russia, and Great Britain
France, Great Britain, and Austria-Hungary