World War One: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 History

Question 1

What treaty ended the war?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Question 2

Which of these was NOT a new technology used in the war?

Accepted Answer

Radar

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Machine guns

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Tanks

Question 3

What was the German plan to invade France through neutral Belgium called?

Accepted Answer

Schlieffen Plan

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Tannenberg Plan

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Hindenburg Plan

Question 4

What helped the United Kingdom to win the war?

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Strong navy

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Large army

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Powerful air force

Question 5

In 1914, who was assassinated and their death was a trigger for the start of World War One?

Accepted Answer

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Tsar Nicholas II

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Winston Churchill

Question 6

Which of these battles was fought on the Western Front in World War One?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Gettysburg

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Battle of Stalingrad

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Battle of Trafalgar

Question 7

How did World War One impact women's roles in British society?

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Increased their opportunities for employment

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Led to them getting the right to vote

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Reduced their domestic responsibilities

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Decreased their social status

Question 8

Which event directly led to the start of World War One?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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The Zimmerman Telegram

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The Battle of Tannenberg

Question 9

Which of these major battles took place on the Western Front during World War One?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Stalingrad

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Battle of Britain

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Battle of Gallipoli

Question 10

Which of these countries was NOT a member of the Allied Powers during World War One?

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Germany

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Britain

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France

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Russia

Question 11

What was the secret alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary called?

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Triple Alliance

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Triple Entente

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Central Powers

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Allied Powers

Question 12

Which of these was NOT a major battle of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Stalingrad

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Passchendaele

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Somme

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Verdun

Question 13

Which country was the only one NOT part of the Allied Powers in World War One?

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Germany

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Britain

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France

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Russia

Question 14

Who was a prominent political figure in Britain during World War One?

Accepted Answer

Both Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George

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Winston Churchill

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David Lloyd George

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Neither Winston Churchill nor David Lloyd George

Question 15

Which treaty officially ended World War One?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of Trianon

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Treaty of Saint-Germain

Question 16

How did the introduction of new weapons like poison gas and machine guns change the way soldiers fought in World War I?

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Soldiers adopted new strategies like trench warfare and wore gas masks.

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Soldiers fought more bravely.

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Battles ended more quickly.

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The war did not change the way soldiers fought.

Question 17

Who was Britain's Prime Minister for most of World War I?

Accepted Answer

David Lloyd George

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Herbert Asquith

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Winston Churchill

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Ramsay MacDonald

Question 18

Which of these was a major battle of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Somme

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The Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Agincourt

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The Battle of Trafalgar

Question 19

What was the main goal of the Treaty of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

To end the war and punish Germany

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To create a new international group

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To put Europe's borders back to how they were before the war

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To help economies recover

Question 20

Who was the **leader** of Britain when they joined World War One?

Accepted Answer

Herbert Asquith

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David Lloyd George

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Winston Churchill

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Ramsay MacDonald

Question 21

Which of these was a **big battle** in World War One?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Stalingrad

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Battle of Gettysburg

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Battle of Dunkirk

Question 22

What was the **main goal** of Britain and its allies in World War One?

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To defeat Germany

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To take over other countries

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To spread their ideas around the world

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To protect the Ottoman Empire

Question 23

What is meant by the term **"trench warfare"**?

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Fighting from ditches in the ground

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Fighting in open fields

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Fighting in cities

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Fighting on ships at sea

Question 24

How did **propaganda** affect people's thoughts during World War One?

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It gave people one-sided information to make them support the war

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It gave people a balanced view of the war

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It made people question the war

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It had no effect on people's thoughts

Question 25

Which famous battle from World War One was fought in France and is remembered for its high number of casualties?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Somme

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The Battle of Stalingrad

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The Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Trafalgar

Question 26

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Allied Powers during World War One?

Accepted Answer

Germany

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France

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Russia

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United States

Question 27

Which treaty officially ended World War One?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of Moscow

Question 28

What was the main type of warfare used on the Western Front during World War One?

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare

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Naval warfare

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Air warfare

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Blitzkrieg

Question 29

What was the main aim of the Battle of Jutland?

Accepted Answer

To control the North Sea

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To invade Germany

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To break the stalemate on the Western Front

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To end the war

Question 30

What was the name of the peace treaty that ended World War One?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of London

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The Treaty of Rome

Question 31

What was a significant factor that contributed to the start of World War One?

Accepted Answer

Imperialism and the rivalry between European powers.

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The sinking of the Lusitania only.

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand alone.

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Economic factors solely.

Question 32

Who led Germany during World War One?

Accepted Answer

Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Winston Churchill

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David Lloyd George

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Otto von Bismarck

Question 33

Which country joined the war in 1917, supporting the Allies?

Accepted Answer

United States

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Russia only.

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Italy only.

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Japan only.

Question 34

What is the Battle of the Somme known for?

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It was a major battle that resulted in a large number of casualties.

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It was a decisive German victory.

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It marked the end of trench warfare.

Question 35

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

To end World War One and establish peace terms.

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To unite Britain, France, and Russia.

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To form an alliance between Germany and the United States.

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To declare war on Germany.

Question 36

How did World War One affect British society?

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It caused significant social and economic changes, including increased roles for women.

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It had no lasting effects on British society.

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It resulted in the loss of the British Empire.

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It strengthened the monarchy's power.

Question 37

Which factor significantly contributed to the Allied victory in World War One?

Accepted Answer

The entry of the United States into the war.

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The support of the British colonies solely.

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The use of superior technology alone.

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The leadership of one general alone.

Question 38

What was the primary reason for the development of trench warfare in World War One?

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The use of machine guns and barbed wire made it difficult to advance.

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The poor weather conditions alone.

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The shortage of soldiers.

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The lack of available artillery alone.

Question 39

What was NOT a main reason for the start of World War One?

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Economic rivalry between the United States and Germany

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Strong feelings of pride in their own country

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Building up powerful armies and weapons

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Countries competing for land and resources

Question 40

Who shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which started World War One?

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip

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Winston Churchill

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Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Adolf Hitler

Question 41

What treaty officially ended World War One?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of London

Question 42

Why did the United States join World War One?

Accepted Answer

German submarines were sinking American ships

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People wanted to help their allies

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They were already friends with European countries

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They wanted to make money from the war

Question 43

What was a big change that happened after World War One?

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Communism became a new way of ruling in Russia

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The United States became very wealthy

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The British Empire became stronger

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The world became more peaceful