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Unit 5 Review (The World at War)
Unit 5 Review (The World at War)
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1
What does "Total War" refer to?
A war that lasts for a total of one year
When the full resources of a nation are dedicated to the war effort
A war where only the military is involved
A war that involves only economic sanctions
2
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, Great Britain
Germany, Russia, Italy
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
France, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain
3
Which single point from Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points was almost universally agreed upon?
The establishment of a "League of Nations"
Self-determination of nations
Reduction of armaments
Free trade among nations
4
On what date did Russia exit World War I?
December 15, 1918
November 11, 1918
March 3, 1918
January 1, 1918
5
Why were trenches used in warfare?
To store ammunition and weapons
To stall and defend against head-on attacks
To hide from aerial surveillance
To provide a place for soldiers to rest
6
Which country's defense stalled the German forces long enough in order to allow Russia and Britain to mobilize?
Serbia
Norway
France
Belgium
7
For what purpose did governments utilize propaganda during the war?
To inform the public about the details of military strategies
To encourage the public to consume more resources
To increase or keep public support for the war
To decrease public support for the war
8
What was a strategy that the Government enforced on its citizens during World War I?
Promote the consumption of imported goods
Conserve and ration resources needed for the war
Increase the production of civilian cars
Encourage people to travel abroad
9
Which nation joined the Triple Alliance to seek support against France?
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Germany
Britain
10
What event forced Kaiser Wilhelm II to abdicate the throne?
The Final Offensive
The signing of the armistice
The November Revolution
The Battle of Berlin
11
What event in the late 1800s signified the decline of the Ottoman Empire in Europe?
The unification of the Serbian Kingdom
The annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary
The Russo-Japanese war
The rise of nationalist independence movements
12
What event in 1905 involved 200,000 workers bringing a petition to Nicholas II?
The Bolshevik Uprising
Bloody Sunday
The October Revolution
The February Revolution
13
What happened when neither side could advance in trench warfare?
Both sides would retreat
Both sides would call for a ceasefire
Both sides would surrender
Both sides "dug in"
14
One of the methods used to finance the war effort through propaganda was by:
Cutting down on healthcare expenses
Selling war bonds to citizens
Increasing taxes on essential goods
Encouraging citizens to take out loans from the government
15
How was the Eastern Front different from the Western Front?
The Eastern Front had more naval battles
The Eastern Front was more fluid and constantly changing
The Eastern Front was less significant
The Eastern Front was entirely defensive
16
Who came into political power by October 1917 in Russia?
The Romanovs
The Mensheviks
Lenin's Bolsheviks
The Provisional Government
17
What does "Unterseeboot" refer to?
A type of battleship
A type of submarine
A type of aircraft
A type of tank
18
What has led to the development of better weapons and faster, cheaper production in the context of militarism?
Industrialization
Diplomacy
Alliances
Globalization
19
What was the "spark" of World War I?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The start of World War I
The Battle of Marne
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
20
Which two countries were primarily identified as potential threats to Germany in a two-front war?
France and Russia
France and Britain
France and Italy
Russia and Austria
21
What was one of the reasons Germany was upset about the naval blockade?
It prevented them from expanding their navy
It interfered with their foreign trade
It caused a shortage of military supplies
It led to diplomatic tensions with neutral countries
22
What was the Black Hand?
A peace organization in Serbia
A Serbian ultra-nationalist group
A charity group in Sarajevo
A group of political leaders in Bosnia
23
Which significant event happens on August 1, 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Germany declares war on Russia
The beginning of the Battle of the Marne
Germany invades Belgium
24
What is the belief that a nation must build and maintain a strong military to protect itself?
Nationalism
Militarism
Colonialism
Industrialism
25
What change did Germany officially make to its system of government on November 9, 1918?
From a democratic republic to a constitutional monarchy
From a monarchy to a socialist republic
From a constitutional monarchy to a democratic republic
From a monarchy to a constitutional monarchy
26
What challenge did Germany face after the First Battle of the Marne?
A naval blockade by the British
A lack of military leadership
An immediate ceasefire agreement
A two-front war
27
Which country officially dropped out of World War I in September?
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Bulgaria
28
What did the "blank check" from Germany to Austria-Hungary signify?
Germany would take over the leadership of Austria-Hungary's military
Germany would provide anything Austria-Hungary needed for war
Germany would provide only moral support to Austria-Hungary
Germany would limit their support to diplomatic efforts
29
Which area was not one of the three 'sub-theaters' of the Eastern Front?
Austrian Galicia (South)
East Prussia (North)
Russia-held Poland (Middle)
French Alsace (West)
30
On May 7, 1916 - which cruise ship is sunk by German forces?
Louisiana
Lithuania
Liberia
Lusitania
31
On which date did Austria-Hungary officially drop out of World War I?
November 9, 1918
December 3, 1918
November 3, 1918
October 3, 1918
32
What was the purpose of the Treaty of London (1839) that Belgium called upon for British military support?
To recognize and guarantee the independence and neutrality of Belgium
To establish trade agreements between European powers
To declare war on any country that violates Belgian territory
To form an alliance against Germany
33
What led governments to ration food and other goods during the war?
Shortages of food, fuel, and raw materials
Increased production of consumer goods
Decreased government involvement in market economies
Surplus of food, fuel, and raw materials
34
Why was Russia unable to assist Serbia against Austria-Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Russia was in an alliance with Austria-Hungary
Russia was too weak from its defeat in the Russo-Japanese war
Russia was engaged in the First World War
Russia had no interest in the Balkans
35
What was the significance of the Trans-Siberian Railroad upon its completion?
It was the first to link Europe and Asia
It was the first to link Africa and Europe
It was the first to link North and South America
It was the first to link Australia and Asia
36
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
July 1, 1919
June 11, 1919
July 21, 1919
June 28, 1919
37
Which country chose not to join the League of Nations?
France
Germany
Russia
United States
38
Who assassinated Archduke Franz-Ferdinand?
A member of the White Hand
A soldier
A random citizen
Gavrilo Princip
39
What is the purpose of wartime propaganda?
To promote peace and harmony
To provide entertainment to soldiers
To influence public opinion and morale in favor of the war effort
To offer unbiased news about the war
40
What were the names of the crises leading up to World War I?
July Crises
January Crises
June Crises
Short Term Crises
41
What was the primary objective of the Schlieffen Plan?
To support Austria-Hungary against Serbia
To quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia
To defend Germany's eastern front against Russia
To establish a defensive line along the French border
42
What term is used in the image to describe "aggressive foreign policy"?
Jingoism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Patriotism
43
Which animals represent individuals/politicians that call for war vs call for peace?
Tigers and Elephants
None of these
Sharks and Turtles
Hawks and Doves
44
How was Tsar Nicholas II considered by many during his reign?
Innovative and progressive
Uncompromising and weak
Strong and decisive
Charitable and generous
45
On what date did the allies present Germany with a set of terms for the Armistice?
November 12, 1918
November 11, 1918
November 10, 1918
November 8, 1918
46
On what date did Germany declare war on Russia?
1-Aug-14
30-Jul-14
4-Aug-14
28-Jul-14
47
Which battle kept France in the war and marked the end of the German advance into France?
The Battle of Tannenberg
The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of the Marne
48
What was the original name of the alliance that transformed into the Central Powers?
Dual Alliance
Triple Alliance
Triple Entente
Quadruple Alliance
49
What did Otto von Bismarck predict would cause the great European War?
A revolution in Germany
An economic crisis
A foolish thing in the Balkans
A conflict in Asia
50
What was the name of the series of attacks launched by Germany along the Western Front in 1918?
The Spring Offensive
The Final Offensive
The Autumn Offensive
The Winter Offensive
51
Most trench warfare during WWI ended in what type of outcome?
Strategic advancements
Decisive victories
Back and forth stalemates
Rapid retreats
52
Early on in the war, what did the use of airplanes allow militaries to do?
Create maps and know of enemy locations
Improve weather forecasting
Conduct long-distance trade
Increase the speed of troop deployment
53
What was the "Two-Power" standard adopted by the British in 1889?
British Navy would be larger than the next two powers combined
British Navy would only use two types of power sources
British Navy would be twice as large as the smallest navy in the world
British Navy would be larger than the next three powers combined
54
How long did German military leaders expect Russian mobilization for war to take?
6 weeks
10 weeks
8 weeks
4 weeks
55
What was the main goal of the Spring Offensive?
To create a diversion for another attack
To win the war before the US could fully mobilize
To capture Paris
To defeat the US forces
56
What was the purpose of barbed wire during WWI?
To camouflage the soldiers' movements
To slow down enemy soldiers and protect trenches
To provide a clear path for soldiers to charge
To signal the start of an attack
57
What was the Christmas Truce of 1914?
A series of spontaneous ceasefires along the Western Front of WWI
A formal peace treaty signed during WWI
A religious ceremony held by soldiers during WWI
A battle that took place on Christmas Day
58
On what date did Germany declare a war zone around Britain and begin sinking merchant ships without warning?
March 3, 1915
January 1, 1915
April 2, 1915
February 4, 1915
59
Which phrase reflects the ambition of the Schlieffen Plan regarding the speed of the campaign?
"London for breakfast, Rome for dinner"
"Moscow for lunch, London for dinner"
"Paris for lunch, dinner in St. Petersburg"
"Berlin for breakfast, Paris for tea"
60
What was the name of the telegram that was the tipping point for the United States to join WWI?
Zuckberg
Zimmermann
Zuniga
Ziering
61
Why were tanks developed during World War I?
To enhance naval warfare
To improve infantry mobility
To increase air superiority
To break the stalemates of trenches
62
What measure did countries take to cover the costs of the war that led to high levels of inflation?
They increased taxes on the wealthy
They printed more money
They borrowed money from neutral countries
They cut down on military expenses
63
What method did most Western nations use to build their militaries?
Volunteer Enlistment
Diplomatic Alliances
Mercenary Recruitment
Conscription
64
How long was the Eastern Front?
Between 500 and 1,000 miles
More than 1,000 miles
Less than 500 miles
About the same size as the Western Front
65
Who were the four major countries that made the major decisions in the Treaty of Versailles?
US, Great Britain, Australia, Japan
US, France, Great Britain, Italy
US, Great Britain, Russia, France
US, France, Great Britain, Serbia
66
Which countries gained independence from the Ottoman Empire by 1878?
Greece, Serbia, and Bulgaria
Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania
Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro
Austria-Hungary, Greece, and Serbia
