Germany (First World War)

Question 1

When did the war begin?

Answer 1

1914

Question 2

What did Britain do the cut off Germanys food supply?

Answer 2

Blockade

Question 3

In 1916, what did 10,000 workers protest against?

Answer 3

‘Down with the war’
End the war

Question 4

What was Germanys state in 1918?

Answer 4

Close to collapse

Question 5

What were Germans dealing with at home?

Answer 5

Shortages of food, a deadly flu epidemic

Question 6

Who advised the Kaiser to share his power in a attempt to do better in the treaty?

Answer 6

General Ludendorff

Question 7

What mutiny was on 28 October 1918?

Answer 7

Germany navy refused to go out and fight British ships

Question 8

At the end of the war who replaced the Kaiser?

Answer 8

Friedrich Ebert the leader of Germany’s largest political party. (SPD)

Question 9

When did Germany surrender?

Answer 9

11 November 1918

Question 10

What was the impact of the war on Germany?

Answer 10

1. Virtually bankrupt
2. War divided German society
3. Became more politically unstable

Question 11

What were the politicians that ended the war called by ex-soldiers?

Answer 11

‘November criminals’