world war 1 facts Flashcards
(15 cards)
What year did World War 1 begin?
1914
What year did World War 1 end?
1918
True or False: The United States entered World War 1 in 1917.
True
Fill in the blank: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occurred in ________.
1914
Which treaty officially ended World War 1?
Treaty of Versailles
Multiple Choice: Which countries were part of the Central Powers? A) France B) Germany C) Russia D) United Kingdom
B) Germany
What was the name of the military alliance that included France, Russia, and the United Kingdom?
Triple Entente
True or False: World War 1 was primarily fought in Europe.
True
What was the main type of warfare used in World War 1?
Trench warfare
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was established after World War 1 to promote ________.
peace
Which battle is considered the largest battle of World War 1?
Battle of the Somme
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a new weapon introduced in World War 1? A) Tanks B) Airplanes C) Atomic bombs D) Machine guns
C) Atomic bombs
What global pandemic occurred shortly after the end of World War 1?
Spanish flu
True or False: Russia withdrew from World War 1 due to the Bolshevik Revolution.
True
What was the main cause of World War 1?
Complex alliances and militarism