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World War I Practice Test Questions 2016
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1(WWI Map) What letter represents Great Britain?
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2(WWI Map) What letter represents Germany?
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3(WWI Map) What letter represents Austria Hungary?
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4(WWI Map) What letter represents France?
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5(WWI Map)What country represents Russia?
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6(WWI Map) What country was the Western Front and Trench Warfare fought in?
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7(WWI Map) What country was the Archduke Franz Ferdinand from?
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8(WWI Map) What country did the Kaiser Wilhelm II rule during World War I?
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9(WWI Map) What three countries made up the Triple Entente?
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10(WWI Map)What two countries on this map were in the Triple Alliance?
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11(WWI Map) This country was led by the Czar Nicholas II during World War I
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12(Causes) A major cause of World War I was:
- Aa decline in the use of imperialism
- Bthe existence of opposing alliances
- Cacts of aggression by England & France
- Dthe spread of communism in Europe
13(Causes) Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I?
- AThe aggression and growth of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power.
- BGermany was invading its neighboring countries and threatening the balance of power.
- CNationalistic movements were threatening to tear apart Austria-Hungary in Europe.
- DThe area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of Europe.
14(Causes) What key factor led to the formation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?
- AGermany's desire to destroy France and Britain's desire to remain dominant in Europe.
- BGermany's hostility toward France and Britain's treaty with Serbia.
- CGermany’s fear of France's larger army and Britain's fear of Germany's growing navy.
- DGermany and France's separate desires to conquer the Balkans.
15(Causes) Which of the following is NOT a cause of World War I?
- AImperialism
- BNationalism
- CReformation
- DAssassination
16(Causes) The spark that set off World War I was the assassination of:
- AGavrilo Princip
- BArchduke Franz Ferdinand
- CKaiser Wilhelm II
- DCzar Nicholas II
17(Causes) Militarism is:
- Athe conquering of colonies
- Ba glorification of the military
- Can extreme loyalty in one’s country
- Dforming a partnership for protection
18(Causes) Nationalism is:
- Aa Glorification of the military.
- Bthe area in between two trenches.
- Cthe goal of outlasting the enemy.
- Dan extreme loyalty or pride in one’s country.
19(Warfare) What was significant in the Allied victory at the First Battle of the Marne?
- AIt prompted Great Britain to enter the war on the Allied side.
- BIt allowed Russia time to mobilize its army and to attack Austria and Italy.
- CIt stopped the German’s from defeating France and made them fight on two fronts.
- DIt stopped Austria from a planned invasion of France and they had to attack Russia.
20(Warfare) What was trench warfare intended to accomplish?
- Ato protect soldiers from enemy gun fire on the front lines
- Bto trap enemy soldiers in mud pits or no man's land on the front lines
- Cto stop the enemy from advancing and taking your territory
- Dall of the above
21(Warfare) Which of the following was not a new weapon used during World War I?
- AAirplanes
- BTanks
- CBayonets
- DPoison Gas
22(Warfare) What was the area in France where both side dug in establishing trench warfare called?
- AThe Western Front
- BThe Eastern Front
- CThe Balkans
- DAll of the Above
23(Warfare) What was German strategy at the beginning of World War I?
- ATo divide their army in half and fight both the French and Russians.
- BTo team up with Austria-Hungary and defeat the Russians first.
- CTo use the Schlieffen Plan and to defeat France.
- DTo dig trenches and to fight a defensive war of attrition.
24(Warfare) What is a German U-boat?
- AA merchant ship
- BA British destroyer
- CA new battleship
- DA submarine
25(Warfare) What were common everyday problems soldiers in the trenches had to endure?
- ARats, Lice, and Diseases
- BMachine Guns, Artillery, and Rockets
- CMud, Barbwire, and Death
- DAll of the above
26(WWI MAP) What was the area of Southern Europe called?
- AThe Balkans
- BThe Southern Front
- CThe Western Front
- DNone of the above
27(Warfare) What was the German plan to win the war called?
- AThe Hindenburg Line
- BThe German Push
- CThe Kaisers Plan
- DThe Schlieffen Plan
28(Warfare) What battle stopped the Russians from invading Germany?
- AThe First Battle of the Marne
- BThe Battle of Tannenberg
- CGallipoli
- DThe Battle of the Somme
29(U.S. Enters WWI) Which of the following is not a major reason for the U.S entering World War I?
- AThe German Zimmerman Note
- BStrong economic ties with Great Britain
- CUnrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany
- DThe Germans attacked Russia
30(U.S. Enters WWI) The purpose of British propaganda during World War I was to:
- Ainfluence the Germans to surrender.
- Binfluence Russia to stay in the war to defeat Germany.
- Cinfluence the U.S. to enter the war on the side of the Allies.
- DNone of the above.
31(U.S Enters WWI) The Zimmerman note was a secret telegram sent by Germany to the leaders of Mexico. Why did the Zimmerman note cause outrage among Americans?
- AIt revealed Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side
- BIt promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if Mexico attacked America.
- CZimmerman was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders
- DThe telegram contained secret messages sent by American leaders to its commanders on European battlefields.
32(U.S Enters WWI) Which of the following best describes how the Americans are being portrayed in the poster?
(Halt the Hun)
- AAs strong protectors
- BAs cruel barbarians
- CAs honorable soldiers
33(The Turning Point) What nation entered WWI and helped to turn the tide of the war against Germany?
- ARussia
- BThe Ottoman Empire
- CItaly
- DThe United States
34(The Turning Point) What nation pulled out of the war in 1917 because of a revolution and gave the Germans hope that they could win the war?
- ARussia
- BThe Ottoman Empire
- CItaly
- DThe United States
35(The Turning Point) How were the American soldiers the most help to the Allies, and winning the war?
- AWe quickly invaded Germany and won the war.
- BWe had good relations with the Kaiser and he surrendered to the U.S.
- CWe remained neutral at the beginning of the war.
- DThe U.S. saved the Western Front from falling to the German advance.
36(The Turning point) What event almost caused the Allies to lose World War I?
- AThe war became global and was fought on several fronts including Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- BThe Russians had a revolution and pulled out of the war letting the Germans fight only on one front.
- CThe Germans issued the Sussex Pledge to the United States and they stopped sinking U.S ships.
- DThe Germans had better propaganda and they were gaining more support from the U.S public.
37(Terms/Dates/Events) Both the Allies and Central Powers tried to stop this?
- APropaganda
- BTotal War
- CWar Reparations
- DContraband
38(Terms/Dates/Events) What is an Armistice?
- AChanneling a nations entire resources into the war effort
- BA horrible act against innocent people like murder
- CAn agreement to stop or end fighting
- DPromoting an idea or attacking an idea
39(Terms/Dates/Events) When did World War I start and end?
- A1915-1918
- B1914-1919
- C1910-1914
- D1914-1918
40(Terms/Dates/Events) What is it called when a country forces its people to join the army or military?
- APropaganda
- BConscription
- CReparations
- DContraband
41(End of the War) What were the Fourteen Points?
- APresident Wilson’s Idea to create an international peace keeping organization
- BPresident Wilson’s strategy to keep the U.S out of World war I
- CPresident Wilson’s ideas for creating a fair and lasting peace
- DPresident Wilson’s strategy to defeat the Germans
42(End of the War) What statement would be most accurate for describing President Wilson’s vision for peace in Europe?
- A“Death to the Tyrant”
- B“Victory and Revenge”
- C“We will have our Day in the Sun”
- D“Peace without Victory”
43(End of the War) How did the Allies (Britain and France) respond to Wilson's vision for peace?
- ABritain and France rejected many of his ideas and they wanted revenge on Germany.
- BBritain and France wanted Germany to accept the blame for starting the war.
- CBritain and France wanted to strip Germany of its war-making power and its military.
- DThe Allies did all of these actions to oppose President Wilson.
44(End of the War) Which of the following are major ideas found in the Fourteen Points?
- AThe League of Nations, Freedom of the Seas, War Reparations
- BWar Reparations, Self-determination, and a League of Nations
- CSelf-determination, A lasting peace, and a League of Nations
- DThe War Guilt Clause, Reparations, and a limited German Military
45(End of the War) Woodrow Wilson came to the peace conference with one set of goals. Victorious European nations came with different goals. What was the primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference?
- AWithdrawal of their nations from dangerous involvement in the League of Nations.
- BPermitting people in colonized areas to have the right to self-determination.
- CProtecting the rights of national groups to join with other national groups.
- DPunishing Germany for starting the war and taking away or dividing its territory.
46(End of the War) Which of the following was imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
- AEntrance into the League of Nations.
- BIndependence for its colonies.
- CSelf-determination for its peoples.
- DLimits on the size of its military.
47(End of the War) The War Guilt Clause in the treaty was?
- AGermany had to surrender all its land.
- BGermany had to accept responsibility for starting the war.
- CGerman had to pay 33 billion in reparations.
- DGermany had to join the League of Nations.
48(End of the War) Which of the following is not a part of the Treaty of Versailles?
- AGermany was allowed to keep building tanks, airplanes, and subs.
- BThe German army was limited to a small size or 100,000 soldiers.
- CGermany had to pay 33 Billion in war reparations.
- DGermany had to surrender land to a new Poland.
49(Terms/Dates/Events) World War One is also known as...
- AThe War of Verdun
- BThe Kaiser's War
- CA Game of Thrown's
- DThe War to End all Wars
50(The Turning Point) One major result of World War I was:
- Aa victorious Germany
- Ba revolution in Russia
- Ca defeated France
- Da revolution in Great Britain
51(The Home Front) If someone could not officially fight in the war then how else could they help the war effort?
- AThey could date an attractive French girl or guy.
- BThey could grow a victory garden.
- CThey could buy a gun and shoot a German American.
- DThey could buy a new car or boat.
52(The Home Front) Governments published these posters to encourage people to:
- AJoin the military
- BRation goods
- Cinvest in the war effort
- DReduce the use of war materials
53(Terms/Dates/Events) When did World War I end?
- AAugust 8th 1918
- BOctober 15th 1918
- CNovember 11th 1918
- DIt has never officially ended
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