Question 1

Great Britain fought against the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East where the most crucial advantage in its victory over the Turks was the:

Accepted Answer

The support of various Arab peoples seeking independence from the Turks was a crucial advantage in Great Britain's victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East. The Arab Revolt beginning in 1916, with the support of British forces and led by figures such as Lawrence of Arabia, played a significant role in weakening the Ottoman Empire's hold on the region.

Question 2

The nations of Europe,following the assassination at Sarajevo,embarked on five weeks of what has since been characterized as:

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Question 3

Which weapon was considered the best bet to break the stalemate on the Western Front?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of the tank on the battlefield was seen as a game-changer that could finally break the stalemate on the Western Front. Tanks had the potential to cross trenches, crush barbed wire, and provide mobile fire support for infantry. While other weapons like submarines, zeppelins, airplanes, and machine guns had their own strategic advantages, none of them had the same potential to breakthrough enemy lines and advance the front as the tank did.

Question 4

Although the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary had many ethnic problems within many of its provinces,the most volatile of all was the province of:

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The answer of Although the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary had...

Question 5

What event galvanized the cause of Irish nationalism during World War I?

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The execution of the leaders of the Easter Rebellion in 1916 galvanized the cause of Irish nationalism during World War I. The rebels, who were fighting for Irish independence, were seen as martyrs and their execution by the British government increased support for the independence movement in Ireland.

Question 6

In the 1890s Germany had developed a plan to fight a two-front war called the:

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The von Schlieffen Plan was a military strategy developed by German General Count Alfred von Schlieffen in the early 1900s. It was designed to allow Germany to fight a two-front war against France and Russia, by quickly defeating France in the west and then turning their forces towards Russia in the east. The plan relied heavily on the element of surprise and required a rapid advance through Belgium and the Netherlands. The plan was ultimately unsuccessful, as Germany was unable to quickly defeat France and was forced to fight a two-front war for much of World War I.

Question 7

The German "von Schlieffen Plan" envisioned a:

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The von Schlieffen Plan was a German military strategy developed in 1905. Its goal was to quickly defeat France in the event of a two-front war with France and Russia. The plan called for a rapid and massive invasion of France through neutral Belgium in order to encircle and defeat the French armies outside of Paris. This would then allow the Germans to focus their forces on the Eastern Front against Russia.

Question 8

The German army,in the early days of the war,won a stunning victory over the Russians at the battle of:

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The battle of the Masurian Lakes took place in August and September of 1914 and was a decisive victory for the German army over the Russian army. This battle resulted in the capture of over 125,000 Russian soldiers and greatly boosted German morale at the start of the war.

Question 9

In the five months of the First Battle of the Somme,the total casualties totaled approximately:

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The First Battle of the Somme was fought from July 1 to November 18, 1916. During this time, the British and French forces suffered approximately 1,060,000 casualties, while the German forces suffered approximately 450,000 casualties. Therefore, the total casualties for both sides would be approximately 1,510,000. However, since the question only asks for the casualties for the First Battle of the Somme, we can reasonably round this number down to 1,000,000.

Question 10

World War I saw the first use of many new weapons.One of these,poison gas,was particularly devastating due to its:

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The answer of World War I saw the first use...

Question 11

Which of the following was a consequence of the Hindenburg Plan?

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The answer of Which of the following was a consequence...

Question 12

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand precipitated the "July Crisis" and led to World War I because he was:

Accepted Answer

Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of Austro-Hungary, and his assassination was the trigger for the "July Crisis" that eventually led to the outbreak of World War I.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the British action at Gallipoli?

Accepted Answer

The British action at Gallipoli was a botched amphibious landing in Turkey that failed to "force" the sea route to Russia. It was a costly and ineffective campaign that ultimately accomplished little.

Question 14

In the years preceding World War I,Europe was divided into two groups of nation-states united by treaty.Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy were opposed by Russia,France,and Great Britain,who were known collectively as the:

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The Triple Entente consisted of Russia, France, and Great Britain. This was in contrast to the Triple Alliance which consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of the groups during this time period.

Question 15

The action that brought the German plan of attack in the West to an end in September 1914 was:

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The First Battle of the Marne brought the German plan of attack in the West to an end in September 1914 by halting their advance towards Paris. The French, with the assistance of the British Expeditionary Force, were able to mount a successful counteroffensive and push the Germans back.

Question 16

On June 28,1914:

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.

Question 17

What was the public motive for Britain's declaration of war in 1914?

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The public motive for Britain's declaration of war in 1914 was the German invasion of neutral Belgium. The invasion was seen as a violation of international law and neutrality, which led Britain to declare war on Germany on August 4, 1914.

Question 18

With so much of the male population of European countries in uniform during the war,women increasingly filled industrial positions from which they had heretofore been excluded.In Britain,these women were collectively dubbed:

Accepted Answer

The term "munitionettes" was used in Britain to refer to the women who worked in the munitions factories during World War I. This term acknowledged their important role in producing weapons and ammunition for the war effort. The other answer choices are not historically accurate or relevant to the question.

Question 19

How did the Balfour Declaration affect the postwar policies of the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

The Balfour Declaration gave British approval to the establishment of a national home for European Jews in Palestine, which had significant implications for the postwar policies of the Middle East. This declaration paved the way for increased Jewish immigration to Palestine and the eventual establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, which remains a contentious issue in the region today.

Question 20

The bloodiest battles of World War I occurred during 1916-1917,with the first of these being fought at:

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The bloodiest battle of World War I occurred at Verdun, France, in 1916, with an estimated 700,000 casualties. It was a long and grueling battle that lasted for 10 months and involved heavy artillery bombardment and trench warfare.

Quiz 24: The First World War