World History Quiz 1 - World War I

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What are three weapons that were first used in World War I?

1. airplanes 2. tanks 3. grenades

Bismarck completed his goal of isolating France by forming the Triple ________________

Alliance

a territory mutually desired by France and Germany =

Alsace-Lorraine

With the arrival of _________________ troops, the Allied powers successfully halted the massive German drives at Belleau Wood, Cantigny, and Chateau-Thierry.

American

The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand caused _____________ to declare war on _______________

Austria, Serbia

fought over by Russia and Austria =

Balkan states

the Iron Chancellor of Germany =

Bismarck

The revolution in Russia that led to the takeover of the government and Russia's withdrawal from the war was known as the ________________ Revolution.

Bolshevik

seized control of Russian government =

Bolsheviks

The Triple Alliance was formed to rebalance power in Europe upset by Bismarck's Triple Entente. True or False?

False

the assassinated Austrian Archduke =

Ferdinand

fought over by Japan and Russia =

Manchuria

led Europe in military readiness =

Prussia

Bismarck established peaceful relations with England and Russia to isolate France. True or False?

True

The stalemate of 1916 was characterized by trench warfare and naval blockades. True or False?

True

While French resistance to the German advance was strong, Russia's was weak and disorganized. True or False?

True

Wilhelm's abusive actions destroyed Germany's relations with England and Russia. True or False?

True

Which is a problem that resulted from the creation of international alliances in pre-World War I Europe?

Warfare involving minor powers would escalate to include all members of the alliances.

an aggressive German kaiser, World War I =

Wilhelm

the United States President during World War I =

Wilson

The German defeat was hastened by the:

collapse of German allies

The practice of drafting men into the military is called:

conscription

organized Prussian military =

general staff

Colonization by a larger nation to increase its economic standing is known as ___________________.

imperialism

Loyalty of a people to their country is called ________________.

nationalism

An event which favored the German position in 1917-1918 was:

the Russian withdrawal

The sinking of the Lusitania was one major incident that led __________________________ into the war.

the United States


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