Study Skills Task Flashcards
(20 cards)
What year did World War I begin?
1914
What was the main cause of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
True or False: The United States joined World War I in 1917.
True
Fill in the blank: The alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy was known as the _______.
Triple Alliance
Which countries were part of the Allies during World War I?
France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and the United States.
What was trench warfare?
A type of combat where soldiers fought from deep trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
Multiple Choice: Which weapon was NOT commonly used in World War I? A) Tanks B) Machine Guns C) Laser Weapons
C) Laser Weapons
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
True or False: World War I was also known as the Great War.
True
What year did World War I end?
1918
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was established after World War I to promote _______.
peace and cooperation among countries.
What event triggered the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Multiple Choice: Which battle was one of the largest in World War I? A) Battle of the Bulge B) Battle of the Somme C) Battle of Waterloo
B) Battle of the Somme
What role did women play during World War I?
Women took on roles in factories, nursing, and other jobs traditionally held by men.
True or False: The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a naval battle that marked the beginning of the end for Germany’s naval dominance.
Battle of Jutland
What was the significance of the Armistice of November 11, 1918?
It marked the end of fighting in World War I.
Multiple Choice: Which gas was used as a weapon during World War I? A) Oxygen B) Mustard Gas C) Carbon Dioxide
B) Mustard Gas
What was the main purpose of propaganda during World War I?
To encourage enlistment, promote patriotism, and support the war effort.
True or False: The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance.
True
