Question 1

What was the Order of the White Feather?

Accepted Answer

The Order of the White Feather was a British organization during World War I that aimed to shame men into enlisting in the military by giving them white feathers, symbolizing cowardice.

Question 2

What was a result of the development of trench warfare?

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare led to a stalemate where both sides were unable to gain significant ground, resulting in minimal territorial changes.

Question 3

What was one result of the battle of Tannenberg, the first battle of World War I in which Russia directly confronted Germany?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Tannenberg resulted in a decisive German victory, which allowed Germany to focus more on the Western Front, thus relieving pressure on the Western Allies in Belgium and France.

Question 4

What prompted Britain to enter World War I?

Accepted Answer

Britain entered World War I primarily due to Germany's invasion of Belgium, which violated Belgian neutrality, a status that Britain was committed to defend under the Treaty of London (1839).

Question 5

How did the war change as time went on?

Accepted Answer

As the war progressed, more nations joined the conflict, and battles spread to new regions, expanding the geographical range of the war.

Question 6

How did German soldiers react to Belgian resistance of the German invasion?

Accepted Answer

German soldiers reacted to Belgian resistance by committing atrocities against civilians, including the slaughter of thousands of hostages, as part of their harsh reprisals against the unexpected and determined Belgian resistance during the invasion.

Question 7

Leaders of the major nations involved based their military planning on the assumption that

Accepted Answer

Leaders at the onset of World War I believed the war would be short and decided by a few decisive battles, not anticipating the prolonged trench warfare that ensued.

Question 8

What motivated the Black Hand to resist Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

The Black Hand was motivated by the desire to unite all southern Slav territories, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, into a single nation, which was part of their broader nationalist goals.

Question 9

What three nations made up the Triple Alliance?

Accepted Answer

The Triple Alliance was a military agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, formed in 1882.

Question 10

How did the German and Allied generals hope to break free from trench warfare?

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Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately describes historians' assessment of the effects of World War I?

Accepted Answer

World War I was a devastating conflict that resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction, leading to a sense of trauma and disillusionment across Europe and the world.

Question 12

Which occurred within the major European powers in the years immediately preceding the outbreak of World War I?

Accepted Answer

In the years leading up to World War I, European powers engaged in an arms race, significantly increasing military arms production as tensions rose.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the public response to the outbreak of World War I is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Public reactions to the outbreak of World War I varied widely, with some people feeling excitement and nationalism, while others felt dread and fear about the impending conflict.

Question 14

Which characterizes the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was a poorly planned and badly executed terrorist attack carried out by the Black Hand, a nationalist group, which led to World War I.

Question 15

What prompted the creation of the Franco-British-Russian Triple Entente?

Accepted Answer

The Franco-British-Russian Triple Entente was formed primarily due to a shared concern over Germany's growing power and ambitions, which threatened the balance of power in Europe.

Question 16

What action did the leaders of Austria-Hungary take immediately in response to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?

Accepted Answer

Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia demanding that they suppress anti-Austrian activities and allow Austro-Hungarian officials to investigate the assassination, which eventually led to the outbreak of World War I.

Question 17

Why did trench warfare develop on the western front?

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare developed on the Western Front primarily because both the German and Allied forces reached a stalemate, where neither side could achieve a decisive victory, leading to the establishment of extensive trench systems for defense.

Question 18

What effect did World War I have on the economies of the nations involved?

Accepted Answer

World War I led to increased war spending, which diverted resources away from consumer goods, resulting in shortages and increased prices.

Question 19

How did European leaders on all sides characterize World War I when justifying it to their people?

Accepted Answer

European leaders often characterized World War I as a war for civilization and in defense of peace to justify it to their people, portraying it as a necessary struggle to protect their way of life and values.

Question 20

What is a way that World War I changed women's lives?

Accepted Answer

During World War I, many women took on roles traditionally held by men, including working in munitions factories, due to the large number of men who were away fighting in the war.

Quiz 21: Things Blow Up: World War I and the Russian Revolution, 1910-1922