Which statement best summarizes the Schlieffen Plan?

Attack France first, then Russia

The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to take responsibility for war damages. What is an unintended result of this?

Harsh penalties led to the rise of fascism in Germany

What is the most probable link between Militarism and Imperialism?

As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them

In the trenches soldiers had to deal with

trench foot and loss of limb, shell shock and night raids, Rats and starvation

Which BEST describes the impact of using trenches for warfare during World War I?

The use of trenches led to diseases of the foot, which required amputation

allowed Britain and France to take Ottoman lands into protective custody.

Due to the innovations and tactics of both sides World War I became

A stalemate and a war of attrition

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?

It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred

The purpose of alliances such as the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente was:

To provide mutual defense and support in case of war

What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?

the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Compared to the western front, fighting on the Eastern front was

more fluid, as the Germans made inroads into Russia

Which statement BEST contains facts that analyze the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

Lack of industrialization & siding with Germany led to its downfall.

What was significant about the Allied victory at the First Battle of the Marne (Failure of the Schlieffen Plan)?

It resulted in Germany's war on two fronts.

What impact did the war have on the economy of Europe?

it drained the treasuries of Europe

World War I was a ‘total war’ in the sense that:

countries devoted all of their resources to the war effort.

Which of the following is the BEST example ofhow imperialism was related to World War I?

England and Germany competing for resources

How did new methods and technology affect the lives of soldiers during World War I?

The use of machine guns & minefields led to severe wounds among soldiers

Which statement describes conditions for soldiers in World War I?

Soldiers were confined to trenches and underground bunkers

The purpose of propaganda during WWI was to

maintain civilian support for the war

What reparations were included in the Treaty of Versailles?

a requirement that Germany pay billions of dollars

As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was imposed reparations which means...

They had to pay for the cost of the war

How did the tactics of World War I shape conditions for soldiers fighting on the Western Front?

Offensive attacks & land gains were difficult: soldiers stayed in trenches

Which of the following was a reason for growing nationalism & militarism in Europe & the creation of secret alliances?

the competition during World War I

Which statement describes a similarity between the Weimar Republic and the government of Hungary after World War I?

They were both weak and ineffective post-imperial governments.

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect colonies controlled by the Ottoman Empire?

The mandate system transferred control of the colonies to the Allied powers

Which statement BEST explains why the number of recognized countries in Europe increased after World War I?

Few of the empires that existed at the beginning of World War I survived

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1
Which statement best summarizes the Schlieffen Plan?
Attack Russia first, then France
Send half the army to fight both
Attack France first, then Russia
None of these
2
The figures in this early 19th-century cartoon represent the leaders of 3 European nations. Which cause of World War I?
nationalism
alliances
militarism
imperialism
3
The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to take responsibility for war damages. What is an unintended result of this?
Germany lost control of several of its territories
Harsh penalties led to the rise of fascism in Germany
High reparations lessened German power and hostility
German leaders adopted an isolationist agenda
4
What is the most probable link between Militarism and Imperialism?
As a country's military expands, they seek colonies to recruit more troops
As a country's colonies grow, the military stages training exercises there
As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them
none of these
5
In the trenches soldiers had to deal with
trench foot and loss of limb
shell shock and night raids
none of these
Rats and starvation
6
Which of the following inventions of World War I were designed for reconnaissance?
Tanks
Machine Guns
Aircraft
Poisonous Gas
7
Which BEST describes the impact of using trenches for warfare during World War I?
The use of trenches led to diseases of the foot, which required amputation
The use of trenches lessened the use of tanks on the frontlines
They were only used on the Eastern Front, it was not possible anywhere else
The use of trenches allowed soldiers to advance secretly at night
8
The mandate system
allowed Britain and France to take Ottoman lands into protective custody.
was one of President Wilson’s Fourteen Points.
determined Germany’s reparations payments.
formed the basis of redrawing the boundaries of central Europe.
9
Due to the innovations and tactics of both sides World War I became
A stalemate and a war of attrition
An affair with relatively few deaths
None of these
A one sided affair that ended quickly
10
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war
It stabilized the German economy and gave aid
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation
It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred
11
What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?
patriotism
imperialism
nationalism
militarism
12
The chief goal of the League of Nations was to...
Enforce the Treaty of Versailles
End Imperialism
Create a United States of European Nations
Prevent Future Wars
13
The purpose of alliances such as the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente was:
To cooperatively share resources in African colonies
To create a mutually beneficial trade union
To help expand empires in Africa
To provide mutual defense and support in case of war
14
What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Russian mobilization of troops along the Austrian border
Austria's rejection of Serbia's offer
an ultimatum presented to Serbia in response to royal deaths
15
Compared to the western front, fighting on the Eastern front was
a deadlock, with German and Austrian troops trapped for months in trenches
not as deadly, with far fewer casualties
over quickly
more fluid, as the Germans made inroads into Russia
16
Which statement BEST contains facts that analyze the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?
They favored industrialization over building an army which led to its end
Inability to fight the Russian army & a bad economy led to its downfall.
Lack of industrialization & siding with Germany led to its downfall.
Adherence to Islamic traditions & a weak government led to its downfall.
17
What region was referred to as the “powder keg” of Europe
Iberian Peninsula
Alsace-Lorraine
Middle East
Balkan Peninsula
18
Which nation's actions caused the United States to fight in World War 1?
Austria-Hungary
Mexico
Germany
Russia
19
What was significant about the Allied victory at the First Battle of the Marne (Failure of the Schlieffen Plan)?
It prompted Great Britain to enter the war.
It allowed Russia time to mobilize its army.
It resulted in Germany's war on two fronts.
It stopped Germany from invading France.
20
What impact did the war have on the economy of Europe?
it drained the treasuries of Europe
it speeded the industrialization of Europe
It enriched the treasuries of the Allied Powers
It gave women an opportunity to become heads of companies
21
Which of the following was a cause of World War I?
nationalism
communism
fascism
lack of alliances
22
What action on November 11, 1918 brought World War I to an end?
a propaganda was waged
a surrender was given
the allies won a major battle
an armistice was signed
23
World War I was a ‘total war’ in the sense that:
new technologies played a large part in the war.
all men and women were expected to fight in the war.
countries devoted all of their resources to the war effort.
nations from all over the world were involved.
24
Which of the following is the BEST example ofhow imperialism was related to World War I?
England and Germany competing for resources
France building a powerful navy
German schools teaching English
England's alliance with France
25
How did new methods and technology affect the lives of soldiers during World War I?
New innovations in transportation allowed access to supplies
Advanced sanitation techniques were used to stop the spread of disease
Soldiers were able to use telephones to contact their families
The use of machine guns & minefields led to severe wounds among soldiers
26
Which statement describes conditions for soldiers in World War I?
Soldiers were fighting with better training due to industrialization
Soldiers were able to use transportation technology to keep moving
Soldiers were confined to trenches and underground bunkers
Soldiers were able to receive medical attention quickly as possible
27
The purpose of propaganda during WWI was to
maintain civilian support for the war
expose antiwar activity
censor the press
inform the public
28
What reparations were included in the Treaty of Versailles?
a restoration of territory to Germany
a requirement that Great Britain give up its colonies
a restoration of European empires
a requirement that Germany pay billions of dollars
29
As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was imposed reparations which means...
They had to reduce their military so they could not start a war
They had to admit fault for the war
They had to pay for the cost of the war
They had lost their overseas colonies to the other imperial powers
30
How did the tactics of World War I shape conditions for soldiers fighting on the Western Front?
Offensive attacks & land gains were difficult: soldiers stayed in trenches
Defensive positions were key to maintaining territory
Defensive positions were hard to maintain, so soldiers were on the move
Offensive attacks frequently led to rapid advances, so soldiers made forts
31
Which of the following was a reason for growing nationalism & militarism in Europe & the creation of secret alliances?
the requirements for economic development
the competition during World War I
the collapse of communism
the rise of democracy
32
Which statement describes a similarity between the Weimar Republic and the government of Hungary after World War I?
They both gained independence in the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution.
They were both weak and ineffective post-imperial governments.
They were both formed from the remains of the German Reich.
They both developed more democratic governments between WW I and WW II
33
The Treaty of Versailles forced _____ to accept total responsibility for the start of the World War I.
Italy
Russia
Germany
Japan
34
What is one a reason for the staggering casualties that Russia suffered in World War I?
the long stalemate on the Western Front
the necessity of fighting a war on two fronts
a poorly equipped army
the ongoing civil war between the Whites and Reds
35
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect colonies controlled by the Ottoman Empire?
The mandate system ensured the colonies became independent states
It forced Germany to accept responsibility for the colonies provide support
Control of the colonies was divided up among neutral European countries
The mandate system transferred control of the colonies to the Allied powers
36
Which statement BEST explains why the number of recognized countries in Europe increased after World War I?
Harsh conditions imposed on losing states created political divisions
Many new countries broke away from Russia because it became Communist
Few of the empires that existed at the beginning of World War I survived
Europeans became less united without a common enemy in Germany

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