WWI: Test Yourself

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World War 1: Europe goes to war

Test yourself

9. The Time of World Wars

Look at the source. It is a clear example of
propaganda.
The labels (texts in the picture) say:
Big international match. Next please!

What is the artist's message?

1. Germany can't win because too many countries are challenging Germany
2. Germany shows its strength. It has already beaten France and Belgium and challenges the rest to try.
3. Germany doesn't yet realise that the Schlieffenplan has failed
4. While Germany is fighting in Belgium and France, Russia has mobilised sooner than expected

Source from Sept 1914.
Translation: 'We're not travelling to Serbia, there's nothing to
do there. We're traveling to the West, that's where it's at.'
Why are the soldiers cheerful (2 reasons)? And why did
these soldiers' moods change after a while (2 reasons)?

Which of these countries did NOT belong the the Central Powers?

1. Austria-Hungary
2. Serbia
3. Turkey
4. Bulgaria

Which of these words best fits the Austro-Hungarian empire?

1. nationalism
2. nation state
3. multi ethnic state
4. nation

Why were the many different ethnic groups within
Austria-Hungary a major problem for the Austrian government?

1. it was difficult to make equal rules for everybody
2. many ethnic groups wanted to keep their own culture
3. several ethnic groups wanted to join a different alliance
4. many ethnic groups wanted to have their own nation state

Gavrilo Princip was:

1. A Bosnian Serb who wanted Bosnia to belong to Greater Serbia
2. A Bosnian who wanted to free Serbia from Austria-Hungary
3. A Serb who fought for an independent Bosnia
4. A Serb who wanted Bosnia to join with Sarajevo instead of with Austria-Hungary.

Which statement is true?
Statement I: Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and therefore declared war on Serbia.
Statement II: The war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia soon escalated because of alliances on both sides

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement I is false and statement II is true.
4. Statement I is true and statement II is false.

Which statement is true?

The news of war caused widespread:

1. panic in most European countries
2. enthusiasm in most European countries
3. disbelief in most European countries
4. indifference in most European countries

KEY WORDS

competition between nations to build the most weapons

Which statement is true?
Statement I: The aeroplane played an important role in the outcome of
World War I.
Statement II: Compared to other weapons, gas attacks caused many deaths during World War I.

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement I is false and statement II is true.
4. Statement I is true and statement II is false.

Which statement is true?
Statement I: Germany tried to avoid a two-front war with the Schlieffen Plan.
Statement II: a premise for the Schlieffenplan to work was a slow mobilisation of the Russian army

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement I is false and statement II is true.
4. Statement I is true and statement II is false.

The Schlieffenplan failed.
Which reason for this failure is INcorrect?

1. the Belgians resisted more strongly than expected
2. the Russian army mobilised much faster than expected
3. The British did not accept the violation of Belgian neutrality by the Germans and sent troops to Belgium
4. The Netherlands remained neutral, but supported the allies with soldiers and supplies

1917 was a decisive year because:

1. Russia joined the side of Germany and the USA joined the side of the Allies
2. the USA signed a ceasefire with Germany and Russia joined the war
3. the USA and Russia combined forces for the final attack on Germany
4. the USA joined the side of the Allies and Russia signed a ceasefire with Germany

Look at the source.
Why is this source a good example of
the key word "total war"?

Answer: because the source shows:

1. that civilians also need to contribute to the war effort.
2. that women can do the same work as men
3. that the war will not end until the total defeat of the enemy
4. that the war is not only fought with weapons, but also with propaganda

This document was:

1. an effect of the USA's involvement in the war
2. the immediate cause of the USA's involvement in the war
3. a cause of the USA's involvement in the war
4. a direct effect of the USA's involvement in the war

The British introduced a new secret weapon during
World War I; this was:

1. the airplane
2. the tank
3. the U-boat
4. the machine gun

Which statement is true?
Statement I: From the beginning of World War I, the generals used modern strategies to fight.
Statement II: Millions of soldiers died because of the strategies of the generals.

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement I is false and statement II is true.
4. Statement I is true and statement II is false.

Which statement is true?
Statement I: During the February Revolution, people revolted against the losses of the war and the absolute power of the czar.
Statement II: After the February Revolution, the czar abdicated.

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement I is false and statement II is true.
4. Statement I is true and statement II is false.

KEY WORDS

agreement by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting; truce

 Who is who?

Franz Ferdinand

Lenin

Clemenceau

Wilson

Gavrilo 

Princip

von 

Schlieffen

Brest-Litovsk

Fourteen Points

Austrian crown prince

avoid two-front war

revenge

Bosnian Serb assassin

= attitude towards Germany

= reasons for this attitude

= main aim

Treat Germany harshly. Make the bastards pay for what they did. No mercy.

Treat Germany harshly, but don’t cripple it

Don't treat Germany too harshly. 

we suffered the least. A crippled Germany might be vengeful and start another war in the future. A crippled Germany is less likely to become democratic.

we want to trade again with Germany, so Germany’s economy must be rebuilt quickly.  

We suffered the most . We are closest to Germany, so we fear the most of a possible future aggressive Germany.

keep our colonies safe by taking away Germany’s fleet and colonies.

Turn Germany into a peaceful, democratic country. That’s the best way to preserve peace in the future.

Cripple Germany, make Germany pay reparations, get Alsace Lorraine back

Articles of the Treaty of Versailles. Put them in the correct category.

Territorial

Military

Financial & economic

On top of this:

only 100,000 men army

war reparations

Alsace Lorraine back to France

Colonies to France and Britain

Alleinschuld

no union with Austria

not in League of Nations

no navy, no air force

the Saar to France (15 years)

Rhineland demilitarised

East Prussia to Poland

The Treaty of Versailles drastically changed the map of Europe.

Which countries were NEW in 1919?

Click on a hotspot to reveal the name of a country.

Drag ONLY the names of countries that were NOT an independent state in 1914 to their place on the map.

Yugoslavia

Russia / Soviet Union

Germany

Bulgaria

The Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Czechoslovakia

Norway

Italy

Ottoman Empire / Turkey

Poland

Greece

France

Look at the source.
The labels say: 'Treaty of Versailles' and 'Hitler's party'.

What was this artists opinion of the Treaty of Versailles?
First, describe what you see, then interpret the artist's message.

Start your answer with: "The source shows..."

KEY WORDS

compensation paid by a defeated nation for the damage it inflicted during a war

The next questions are about this cartoon. The questions are randomised, but you can see the correct order, as they are numbered a, b, c, etc.

A. What is this cartoon about?

1. The Treaty of Versailles
2. the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
3. the Alliance system
4. the Russian Revolution

Study the cartoon.
B. Which country is the prisoner who is about to be executed?

Study the cartoon.
C. Who is the man holding the rope and why is he
the one holding the rope?

Study the cartoon.
D. Who is the man on the right and what is he
holding in his hand?

Study the cartoon.
E. Who is the man on the left and what is he
trying to do?

Study the cartoon.
F. Who's side is the cartoon's artist on? Explain the message
he tries to get across with his drawing.

1a. Study the map of the Balkans.
Bosnia was a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

What did young men do in response to the war?

1. Voluntarily enlisted in the army
2. Joined peace movements instead
3. Refused to join the military
4. Evacuated to neutral countries

How did people in Europe feel about war?

1. Enthusiastic and necessary for conflict resolution
2. Indifferent to the situation
3. Fearful and anxious about outcomes
4. Confident in avoiding military conflict

What action did Germany take against Russia?

1. Declared war on Russia
2. Signed a peace treaty
3. Offered military aid to Serbia
4. Ignored Russia's mobilization

Which country did Austria declare war on?

1. Russia
2. Serbia
3. France
4. Bosnia

What was the immediate cause of the war?

1. Political alliances
2. Franz Ferdinand's assassination
3. Territorial disputes
4. Economic crisis

Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?

1. The Black Hand
2. Wilhelm II
3. Serbian government
4. Gavrilo Princip

The countries that went to war expected a long lasting war

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

In this exercise, you will practice
skill 8: Drawing conclusion from studying sources.

Read the text.
Explain why the use of gas weapons had a great
psychological effect on soldiers.
For your answer, use an example from the source.

Mobilisation, August 1914. Departure of a troop transport train bound for France.

Source A

Look at source A
What is the mood of these soldiers who are about to go to war?

1. angry
2. cheerful
3. worried
4. disgusted

Why did Britain declare war on Germany?

1. Germany had attacked British ships
2. Britain had promised to protect Belgium
3. France had asked Britain for help
4. The British had a pact with Austria-Hungary

Which statement is correct?
I. trenches are easier to defend then to conquer
II. a stalemate is a situation in which neither side can make a winning move

1. only I is correct
2. only II is correct
3. both are correct
4. both are wrong

Put the events in the correct chronological order

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

The Triple Entente is formed.

The Schlieffen Plan failed.

Franco-Prussian War

The First World War turns into a trench war.

Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.

For what research question could this be a usable source?

1. How was a trench war fought?
2. What was life like in the trenches?
3. Was propaganda used during World War I?
4. How many soldiers died during World War I?

Who mobilised their army faster than expected?

1. Britain
2. France
3. Russia
4. Italy

Which country did Germany invade first?

1. Poland
2. France
3. Netherlands
4. Belgium

What did the bombing create in Belgium?

1. Lush green fields
2. Safe havens
3. Smooth roads
4. Muddy, barren land with craters

What was heavily used to defend trenches?

1. Cavalry units
2. Bunkers and machine guns
3. Naval ships
4. Airplanes and tanks

What became of the land between trenches?

1. Supply route
2. Safe zone
3. No-man’s-land
4. Battlefield

What strategy did generals adopt during the war?

1. Digging trenches along the front
2. Flying reconnaissance missions
3. Charging directly at the enemy
4. Building massive fortresses

How did soldiers view the war?

1. Exciting and full of adventure
2. Not glorious, but terrible instead

What was a common hygiene issue?

1. Clean water supply was available
2. Overflowing toilets in the trenches

What type of pests infested the trenches?

1. Rats and lice
2. Cats and dogs

What caused trench foot in soldiers?

1. Wet boots and cold conditions
2. Walking too much during the day

Why did soldiers struggle to sleep?

1. They were too excited to sleep
2. Artillery bombardments disturbed their sleep