Year 9 history WW1

Question 1

What is Imperialism?

Answer 1

When a country has an empire by taking over other territories, known as colonies.

Question 2

What is militarism?

Answer 2

When a country builds up its army and weapons.

Question 3

What are Alliances?

Answer 3

Friendship pacts between countries for protection.

Question 4

Nationalism

Answer 4

a belief that it is superior to others. Desire for a separate and independent

Question 5

Assassination

Answer 5

The murder of a public person for political reasons.

Question 6

Trench

Answer 6

Long, narrow ditches dug into the ground where soldiers lived and fought from.

Question 7

Western front

Answer 7

The line of trenches (400+ miles) that ran from the English channel to Switzerland.

Question 8

Stalemate

Answer 8

When both sides are equal in strength so non could achieve victory.

Question 9

homefront

Answer 9

The name for Britain.

Question 10

Conscription

Answer 10

When someone is called up to join the army or armed forces (no choice)

Question 11

Armistice

Answer 11

formal agreement to stop fighting *WW1 was 11 November 1918

Question 12

Treaty of versailles

Answer 12

peace document made by the allies, Germany had to pay for war damages.

Question 13

What event is commonly considered the immediate catalyst for WW1?

Answer 13

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

Question 14

True or False: Militarism was one of the main causes of WW1.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

What were the Central Powers in WW1?

Answer 15

Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ______ Alliance was formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before WW1.

Answer 16

Triple.

Question 17

What does the term ‘Entente’ refer to in the context of WW1?

Answer 17

A friendly understanding between nations, specifically the Triple Entente of France, Russia, and Britain.

Question 18

Which country declared war on Serbia, initiating WW1?

Answer 18

Austria-Hungary.

Question 19

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 19

Germany’s military strategy to quickly defeat France and then move to fight Russia.

Question 20

True or False: Nationalism played a significant role in the causes of WW1.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

Name one of the major imperial powers involved in WW1.

Answer 21

Britain.

Question 22

What role did alliances play in the escalation of WW1?

Answer 22

Alliances caused a regional conflict to escalate into a global war.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of WW1? A) Militarism B) Nationalism C) Isolationism D) Imperialism

Answer 23

C) Isolationism.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occurred in ______.

Answer 24

Sarajevo.

Question 25

What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 25

It placed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

Question 26

True or False: The Balkan Wars contributed to the tensions leading to WW1.

Answer 26

True.

Question 27

What was the 'July Crisis'?

Answer 27

The diplomatic crisis in July 1914 that led to the outbreak of WW1.

Question 28

What was the significance of the arms race prior to WW1?

Answer 28

It increased tensions and competition among European powers.

Question 29

Name the two main alliances involved in WW1.

Answer 29

The Central Powers and the Allied Powers.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which event was the final trigger for the declaration of war? A) The sinking of the Lusitania B) The assassination of the Archduke C) The Battle of the Marne D) The Zimmerman Telegram

Answer 30

B) The assassination of the Archduke.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The ______ was a military alliance formed in 1907 between Britain, France, and Russia.

Answer 31

Triple Entente.

Question 32

True or False: The use of propaganda was a significant factor during WW1.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

What was the primary goal of imperialism as a cause of WW1?

Answer 33

To expand empires and gain resources.

Question 34

What role did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand play in the context of WW1?

Answer 34

It ignited existing tensions and set off a chain reaction of alliances being activated.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The ______ were a group of countries that opposed the Central Powers in WW1.

Answer 35

Allied Powers.

Question 36

What was one economic cause of WW1?

Answer 36

Competition for colonies and trade routes.

Question 37

True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.

Answer 37

True.

Question 38

What was the significance of trench warfare in WW1?

Answer 38

It led to a stalemate and high casualties on both sides.