World War I: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 6 Students

Question 1

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

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 Trianon

Question 2

What was the significance of the Christmas Truce during World War I?

Accepted Answer

It was a temporary halt in fighting between British and German soldiers

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It led to formal peace negotiations

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It marked the turning point of the war

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It had no lasting impact

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT a reason for England's decision to join World War I?

Accepted Answer

Preventing the spread of socialism

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Supporting allied nations

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Protecting its overseas territories

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Expanding its global influence

Question 4

Which battle in World War I led to a huge loss of British soldiers?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Passchendaele

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a role played by women during the war?

Accepted Answer

Soldiers

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Nurses

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Factory workers

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Secret agents

Question 6

What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?

Accepted Answer

It was the deadliest battle of World War I

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It marked the beginning of trench warfare

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It resulted in a British victory

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It led to the armistice

Question 7

What was a major impact of World War I on British society?

Accepted Answer

Strengthened role of women in society

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Increased economic inequality

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Decrease in patriotism

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No significant impact

Question 8

What was the German offensive that almost broke through British lines in 1918?

Accepted Answer

Operation Michael

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Operation Barbarossa

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Operation Overlord

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Operation Valkyrie

Question 9

Which of the following was **not** a significant cause of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Economic prosperity

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Imperialism

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Nationalism

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Militarism

Question 10

Which battle ranks as the deadliest in British history?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Ypres

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Battle of Passchendaele

Question 11

What was the goal of the Schlieffen Plan?

Accepted Answer

To swiftly defeat France before Russia could mobilize

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To invade Britain across the English Channel

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To defend Germany from fighting a war on two fronts

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To starve Britain into submission using submarine warfare

Question 12

Which of the following was **not** a factor contributing to the stalemate on the Western Front?

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Air power

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Trench warfare

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Machine guns

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Barbed wire

Question 13

Who filled in for men in factories and other jobs during the war?

Accepted Answer

Women

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Children

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The elderly

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People with disabilities

Question 14

Which treaty ended World War I?

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 Brest-Litovsk

Question 15

Which of these countries was NOT on the Allied side in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Germany

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France

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Italy

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Russia

Question 16

What was the main result of the Battle of Jutland?

Accepted Answer

Neither side won a clear victory.

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It was the biggest sea battle ever.

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Britain won a clear victory.

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It was the last naval battle of the war.

Question 17

Which of the following was a major reason for the start of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

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Germany's invasion of France

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Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

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The sinking of the Titanic

Question 18

What was the name of the famous battle where British soldiers experienced their worst losses in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Passchendaele

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Battle of Gettysburg

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Battle of Stalingrad

Question 19

Which of the following events is considered the trigger that started World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The Battle of the Somme

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The invasion of Poland by Germany

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The sinking of the Lusitania

Question 20

Which country remained neutral during World War I, despite being a major world power?

Accepted Answer

United States

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France

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Russia

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Italy

Question 21

What was one of the main reasons why World War I began?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The Russian Revolution

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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The Treaty of Versailles

Question 22

Which military strategy, widely employed in World War I, resulted in a staggering number of casualties?

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare

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Lightning warfare

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Unconventional warfare

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Aerial warfare

Question 23

During the Battle of the Somme, which two countries were fighting each other?

Accepted Answer

Germany and Britain

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Germany and France

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Germany and Russia

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France and Russia

Question 24

One reason why the fighting on the Western Front in World War I didn't move very much was because

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Both sides built long lines of deep ditches called trenches to protect themselves.

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New weapons made it very dangerous to attack.

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There wasn't enough food and supplies to keep the soldiers going.

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The leaders of the countries didn't want to risk losing any more soldiers.

Question 25

The Schlieffen Plan was

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A plan by Germany to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium.

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A plan by Britain to blockade Germany's ports.

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A plan by Russia to attack Germany from the east.

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A plan by France to build a strong line of forts along its border with Germany.

Question 26

When a German submarine sank the British passenger ship Lusitania, it brought the United States

Accepted Answer

Closer to joining World War I.

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Closer to signing a peace treaty with Germany.

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Closer to declaring war on France.

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Closer to forming an alliance with Russia.

Question 27

What was the main reason why World War I started?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Germany's invasion of France

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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The rise of communism in Russia

Question 28

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the beginning of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Herbert Asquith

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David Lloyd George

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Winston Churchill

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George V

Question 29

What was the primary reason for England declaring war on Germany in 1914?

Accepted Answer

Germany broke Belgium's neutrality

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Germany invaded France

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Germany attacked British ships

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Germany threatened British colonies

Question 30

What was the primary aim of the British blockade of Germany during World War I?

Accepted Answer

To cut off Germany's supplies

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To starve the German people

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To prevent German ships from leaving port

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To destroy German industry

Question 31

Which of these describes the result of the Battle of Passchendaele for England?

Accepted Answer

Heavy British casualties

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A clear British victory

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A stalemate between the British and Germans

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A turning point in the war

Question 32

Which of these was NOT a key factor in causing World War I?

Accepted Answer

British invasion of Germany

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Imperialism

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Nationalism

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Militarism

Question 33

Which of the following battles marked the start of the British offensive on the Western Front?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Marne

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Ypres

Question 34

Which country was Britain's main ally during World War I?

Accepted Answer

France

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Germany

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Russia

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United States

Question 35

What was the name of the German military plan used at the start of the war?

Accepted Answer

Schlieffen Plan

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Trench warfare

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Blitzkrieg

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Air superiority

Question 36

What was the main aim of the Battle of the Somme?

Accepted Answer

To break through enemy lines

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To take control of the city of Amiens

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To help the French army

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To gain the Channel ports

Question 37

What was the name of the German war plan in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Schlieffen Plan

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Maginot Line

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Blitzkrieg

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Trench warfare

Question 38

What event is widely considered the main trigger for the outbreak of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

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Germany's invasion of France

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Germany's declaration of war on Russia

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The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

Question 39

Which battle during World War I is often referred to as the bloodiest in British history?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Agincourt

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Battle of Waterloo

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Battle of Trafalgar

Question 40

During World War I, women took on many roles in support of the war effort. Which of the following was NOT one of these roles?

Accepted Answer

Soldiers

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Nurses

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Factory workers

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Farmers

Question 41

Which of the following alliances was formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?

Accepted Answer

Central Powers

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Allied Powers

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Triple Entente

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Entente Cordiale

Question 42

Which technological advancement significantly influenced the nature of warfare during World War I?

Accepted Answer

Tank

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Airplane

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Machine gun

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Radio

Question 43

Which treaty formally ended World War I?

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 Lausanne

Question 44

True or False: England remained neutral throughout World War I.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 45

During World War I, which battle stands out as the one where England suffered significant casualties?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Ypres

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Gallipoli

Question 46

Who led England as Prime Minister throughout World War I?

Accepted Answer

David Lloyd George

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Winston Churchill

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Herbert Asquith

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Ramsay MacDonald

Question 47

Which treaty formally marked the conclusion of World War I?

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 48

What event is widely considered to be the immediate trigger for World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The invasion of Belgium by Germany

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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The Zimmerman Telegram

Question 49

Which battle is considered to be one of the deadliest battles in British history?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Ypres

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Battle of the Marne

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Battle of Verdun

Question 50

What was the main objective of the Battle of the Somme?

Accepted Answer

To break through the German lines

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To capture the German capital

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To encircle the German army

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To prevent the Germans from advancing

Question 51

What was the name of the German military strategy used in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare

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Blitzkrieg

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Total war

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Guerrilla warfare

Question 52

Which of the following countries was NOT a member of the Triple Entente?

Accepted Answer

Germany

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France

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Russia

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Great Britain

Question 53

Which of the following was NOT a major cause of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Religious conflicts

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Imperialism

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Nationalism

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Alliances

Question 54

What was the name of the battle that began on July 1, 1916, and resulted in over one million casualties?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Ypres

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Battle of Gallipoli

Question 55

Who led the British troops on the Western Front during World War I?

Accepted Answer

Douglas Haig

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John French

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Herbert Kitchener

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Winston Churchill

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of London

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Treaty of Rome

Question 57

What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?

Accepted Answer

To prevent future wars and promote peace

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To improve economic cooperation among nations

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To provide humanitarian aid to war-torn regions

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To establish international laws and regulations

Question 58

Germany's military plan at the start of World War I was known as the:

Accepted Answer

Schlieffen Plan

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Maginot Line

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D-Day

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Blitzkrieg

Question 59

Which battle was a major turning point in World War I, resulting in over a million casualties?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of the Marne

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Battle of Ypres

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Battle of Verdun

Question 60

A new and deadly weapon developed during World War I was:

Accepted Answer

Poison gas

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Tank

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Machine gun

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Airplane

Question 61

The primary objective of the Battle of the Somme was to:

Accepted Answer

Break through the German lines

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Capture Paris

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Relieve pressure on Verdun

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Invade Germany

Question 62

What was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand a trigger for at the start of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The start of World War I

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The start of peaceful negotiations

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The end of World War I

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The start of World War II

Question 63

Which battle in World War I was known as the 'Battle of Mud' because of the terrible weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Passchendaele

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Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Gallipoli

Question 64

Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement used in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Radar

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Tanks

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Machine guns

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Poison gas