1.

All of the following were underlying causes of World War I EXCEPT:

System of Alliances

Militarism

Imperialism

Individualism

2. According to most historians, the greatest underlying cause of World War I was
the..

buildup of military forces, equipment, and arsenals.

constant competition during late 1800s and early 1900s for colonies and raw materials.

secret and close knit web of alliances that helped to sustain peace yet would bring all into war.

rise of nationalistic forces among both autonomous countries and ethnic minorities subjected
to the rule of others.

3. Which of the following events triggered the start of World War I?

the assassination of Francis Ferdinand

the abdication of Nicholas II

the sinking of the Lusitania

the "rape of Belgium"

4. Which of the following best fits in the middle block?

The invasion of Belgium.

The issuing of the Blank Check by Germany.

The battles of Tannenberg and Masurian Lakes.

The British declaration of war against Germany and Austria.

5. Which of the following does the map illustrate?

Schlieffen Plan

Marshall Plan

Plan XVII

Anschluss

6. What was the intention of the illustration identified in the map in Question 5?

To provide aid to members of the Triple Entente

To systematically increase the borders of Germany

To combine forces Belgium to quickly invade and subdue France

To quickly bypass heavy French forces, defeat France, then move east to defeat Russia
7. The propaganda below relates directly to the myth surrounding the..

German “rape” of Belgium.

German destruction of Brussels.

“angels” that helped the British in Belgium.

Belgian and French women who had relations with German soldiers.

8. Which of the following technologies/weapons was NOT introduced or used on

a large scale for the first time in World War I?

Tanks

Submarines (U-boats)

Chemical Gas

Machine Gun

Airplanes

Aircraft Carriers
9. The 1st Battle of the Marne effectively..

drove the German army out of France.

ended the German advance into Russia

cut the German supply lines into Antwerp and Liege

brought an end to the German offensive of 1914 into France.

10. The map best represents..

the stalemate of the Eastern Front.

flanking movements that ultimately resulted in stalemate and trench warfare.

the full force on the German army during the opening stage of the Schlieffen

the defensive lines set up by American doughboys upon their arrival on

11. Which statement accurately describes the nature of the type of fighting shown
in the photograph?

It provided protection from rainy and cold weather.

It lacked easy access to weapons, ammunition, and supplies.

It required long periods of stalemate followed by deadly attacks on enemy entrenchments.

It created a sense of brotherhood and morale for the soldiers who served in such close
quarters.

12. The type of warfare pictured above in Question 11..

resulted in low casualty rates among the troops.

was the product of new technology and antiquated tactics.

resulted in quick movements and offensives by both the Allies and the Germans.

helped the Germans secure a quick victory in Belgium at the beginning of the war.
13. Why did most of the combat on the Western Front in World War I take place in
a relatively small area?

Germany’s military tactics were based on mobile warfare.

Only a small amount of flat land can be found in Europe.

Armies became immobile because of trench warfare.

Each side cut off the fuel supply of the other.

14. What was the overall effect of World War I on the lives of European women?

European women gained full equality under the law.

Wartime legislation substantially reduced women’s rights.

The war brought many more women into work in industry, transportation, and offices.

The war raised divorce rates as women divorced from their husbands serving on the front.

15. Which of the following weapons/tactics was used for the first time at the 2nd
Battle of Ypres?

Machine Gun Gas

Flamethrower Aerial Bombing

16. The efforts of wartime governments to wage total war resulted in all of the
following EXCEPT:

A shortening of the war.

Widespread censorship of the press.

An effective and destructive war effort on both sides.

The emergence of socialism as a realistic economic blueprint.

17. The poster below represents how propaganda was used to..

help raise money for the war effort.

help recruit men for the war effort.

help try and stop German espionage.

spread anti-German feelings throughout the United States.

18. Which of the following WAS NOT employed by Western governments in the
area of economics during World War I?

took over ownership of factories and resources

set wage controls and worked with workers to avoid strikes

planned out their economies based on the needs of the war effort

employed immigrant labor at cheaper wages to work in the factories while the war was
ongoing.

19. Which statement reflects the central idea of the text?

Mexico wished to join the war at the request of Japan

Germany attempted to persuade Mexico to attack the United States

Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare to attack the United States

Mexico was fearful that German submarine warfare would affect trade with England
20. What was the outcome of the document listed above?

Mexico invaded Texas.

The United States invaded Cuba.

The United States moved closer to declaring war on Germany.

Germany immediately stopped unrestricted submarine warfare against the U.S.

21. According to the declaration Germany had..

openly attacked cities on American soil.

engaged in behavior that was unconstitutional.

had continued to practice unrestricted submarine warfare.

used biological and chemical weapons on civilians throughout the course of the war

22. Which of the following WAS NOT a major battle or offensive that helped make
1916 the deadliest year of the war?

Verdun 2nd Ypres

Somme Brusilov Offensive

23. The bloodiest battle (not offensive or campaign) of World War I was the..

Battle of Verdun

1st Battle of the Marne

Battle of Arras

Battle of the Somme

24. The high number of German military casualties can be attributed to..

Germany fighting a two front war.

France’s pre-emptive invasion of Germany.

Austria-Hungary’s inability to defend itself.

strategic bombing against Germany by United States.

25. Which of the following BEST states the tactic used by the Allies in regards to
the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East?

They concentrated their largest armored division there to attack the Ottoman seat of power
(Istanbul) from the southeast.

They used spies and local intelligence to help stir up nationalistic feelings and revolution
among different Arab groups.

They constantly bombarded the coastline of the empire to weaken the Ottoman Empires ability
to trade and receive goods and supplies

27. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (Mar. 1918) effectively allowed Germany to

use Russian soldiers in battle.

concentrate on a one-front war.

cease unrestricted submarine warfare

do a better job of defending the Middle East for the Ottoman Empire.
28. The Great March Offensive launched by the Germans on the Western Front in
1918 ultimately failed due to..

their lack of technology.

the outbreak and spread of disease.

the inability of the German air force to adequately assist their troops.

the arrival of American forces combined with tanks and fresh French soldiers.

29. All of the following were ways in which the United States helped secure
victory for the Allies in World War I EXCEPT:

it sent the bulk of the American Expeditionary Force to the Eastern Front to envelope the
Germans

it sent a fresh set of soldiers who added needed support on the Western Front

it helped the Allies out financially by loaning them money and sell them supplies

it used its political power and military might to sway other countries and help plan the end of
the war

30. “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Guns fell Silent, All Quiet on the
Western Front” This quote refers to the..

the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

the beginning of the Paris Peace Conference

the Armistice that ended fighting in France/Belgium

the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire with the Treaty of Sevres