Artillery
How did commanders initially believe artillery would help during World War I?
A) By quickly sinking enemy ships
B) By destroying enemy trenches and fortifications to allow infantry assaults
C) By forcing enemy soldiers to surrender without a fight
D) By cutting off enemy supply lines by air
B- By destroying enemy trenches and fortifications to allow infantry assaults
What made machine guns especially devastating during World War I?
A) They could shoot through armor-plated tanks.
B) They could fire hundreds of bullets per minute.
C) They could operate without any human help.
D) They could launch grenades over long distances.
B) They could fire hundreds of bullets per minute
When was poison gas first used on a large scale during World War I?
A) During the invasion of Belgium in 1914
B) During the Battle of Verdun in 1917
C) At the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915
D) At the Battle of the Somme in 1916
C) At the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915
What major new weapon did Germany use during World War I to attack enemy ships?
A) Aircraft carriers
B) Submarines called U-boats
C) Floating mines
D) Battleships called dreadnoughts
B) Submarines called U-boats
Why were tanks introduced during World War I?
A) To respond to the stalemate caused by trench warfare
B) To deliver supplies faster across battlefields
C) To replace horses in cavalry units
D) To serve mainly as mobile hospitals
A) To respond to the stalemate caused by trench warfare
What was the original use of airplanes during World War I?
A) Transporting soldiers across battlefields
B) Bombing enemy cities
C) Gathering intelligence on enemy movements
D) Shooting down enemy tanks
C) Gathering intelligence on enemy movements
What was the "creeping barrage" tactic?
A) A sudden surprise attack at night
B) Artillery fire moving forward slowly ahead of advancing troops
C) Digging tunnels under enemy trenches
D) Airplanes bombing trenches directly
B) Artillery fire moving forward slowly ahead of advancing troops
Why did early World War I commanders suffer heavy infantry losses?
A) They were overwhelmed by poison gas attacks.
B) They used outdated swords in battle.
C) They underestimated the power of machine guns.
D) They ran out of ammunition.
C) They underestimated the power of machine guns
What was one of the effects of mustard gas?
A) It caused severe blistering and internal damage.
B) It made soldiers lose the ability to hear.
C) It caused soldiers to lose their vision permanently.
D) It caused extreme muscle cramps.
A) It caused severe blistering and internal damage.
What tactic made submarines especially dangerous in World War I?
A) They used stealth and torpedoes to attack ships from beneath the surface.
B) They launched planes from underwater.
C) They traveled faster than any ship. D) They carried large cannons to attack from a distance.
A) They used stealth and torpedoes to attack ships from beneath the surface
When were tanks first deployed in battle?
A) During the invasion of Belgium in 1914
B) At the Battle of the Somme in 1916
C) At the Battle of Verdun in 1917
D) During the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915
B) At the Battle of the Somme in 1916
What major change happened to airplanes during the war?
A) They became fully automatic and pilotless.
B) They were only used for transporting supplies.
C) They were equipped with machine guns and bombs.
D) They were banned under international law.
C) They were equipped with machine guns and bombs.
Why did artillery bombardments often fail to achieve their goals?
A) The trenches were reinforced with deep bunkers for protection.
B) The artillery shells would often explode too early.
C) Soldiers could easily dodge the shells.
D) Infantry could run faster than the explosions.
A) The trenches were reinforced with deep bunkers for protection
Where were heavy machine guns like the Maxim and Vickers typically placed?
A) Along trench lines to defend positions.
B) Inside tanks for mobile attacks.
C) On the rooftops of buildings.
D) At the entrances of cities.
A) Along trench lines to defend positions.
Why did poison gas cause psychological fear among soldiers?
A) It caused immediate blindness, making soldiers helpless.
B) It was invisible and could not be detected.
C) The approaching gas clouds created panic, and gas masks were uncomfortable to wear. D) It exploded loudly when deployed.
C) The approaching gas clouds created panic, and gas masks were uncomfortable to wear.
What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?
A) It marked the first use of radar at sea.
B) It led to the United States joining the war.
C) It caused Britain to surrender.
D) It ended submarine warfare in World War I.
B) It led to the United States joining the war.
What were some problems with early tanks like the British Mark I?
A) They moved very slowly and often broke down.
B) They had no armor to protect them.
C) They could only travel at night.
D) They could not cross trenches.
A) They moved very slowly and often broke down.
What term was used for pilots who shot down multiple enemy aircraft?
A) Raiders
B) Captains
C) Aces
D) Veterans
C) Aces
What made howitzers different from traditional artillery?
A) They could fire shells that bounced across the ground.
B) They fired shells at a high angle to hit hidden targets.
C) They needed no crew to operate them.
D) They could travel underwater to surprise enemies.
B) They fired shells at a high angle to hit hidden targets.
How did the introduction of machine guns change military strategy during World War I?
A) Soldiers started using more cavalry charges.
B) Armies focused more on defensive strategies.
C) Navies took over most of the fighting.
D) Countries stopped using trenches altogether.
B) Armies focused more on defensive strategies.
What major international agreement banned the use of poison gas after World War I?
A) The Geneva Protocol of 1925
B) The Paris Peace Accords
C) The Treaty of Versailles
D) The League of Nations Charter
A) The Geneva Protocol of 1925
How did the Allies try to defend against German submarines?
A) By digging underwater trenches.
B) By creating convoys protected by warships and using early sonar.
C) By setting giant nets across the Atlantic Ocean.
D) By sending decoy ships filled with explosives.
B) By creating convoys protected by warships and using early sonar.
How did tanks change warfare by 1917?
A) They made trench warfare even more common.
B) They helped restore mobility by working with infantry and artillery.
C) They were abandoned because they were too unreliable.
D) They replaced all other forms of military transport.
B) They helped restore mobility by working with infantry and artillery
Why were pilots like the “Red Baron” celebrated during World War I?
A) They became national heroes for their victories in air combat.
B) They built new types of airplanes.
C) They successfully destroyed enemy trenches.
D) They trained armies in ground warfare.
A) They became national heroes for their victories in air combat.
What psychological effect did constant artillery fire have on soldiers?
A) It made them better at repairing trenches quickly.
B) It caused great fear and stress from the constant threat of shelling.
C) It helped them fall asleep more easily.
D) It encouraged soldiers to leave the trenches more often.
B) It caused great fear and stress from the constant threat of shelling.
What was one problem with lighter machine guns like the Lewis gun?
A) They were banned by most countries.
B) They overheated easily and needed lots of ammunition.
C) They were too heavy to carry into battle.
D) They could only fire a few bullets at a time.
B) They overheated easily and needed lots of ammunition.
What was a major problem with using poison gas during battle?
A) It could only be used at night.
B) It was often carried by the wind and hard to control.
C) It required extremely hot weather to be effective.
D) It was too expensive to produce.
B) It was often carried by the wind and hard to control.
Why was unrestricted submarine warfare controversial?
A) It caused Germany to lose most of its submarines.
B) It only happened after the war had officially ended.
C) It targeted both military and civilian ships without warning.
D) It was very expensive for Germany.
C) It targeted both military and civilian ships without warning.
What long-term impact did the introduction of tanks have on warfare?
A) They helped start a move toward mechanized warfare.
B) They led to the invention of submarines.
C) They were never used again after World War I.
D) They caused all armies to abandon trench fighting immediately.
A) They helped start a move toward mechanized warfare.
How did airplanes contribute to the war effort by the end of World War I?
A) They ended trench warfare entirely.
B) They were used for strategic bombing behind enemy lines.
C) They helped sink battleships.
D) They replaced submarines as the main threat.
B) They were used for strategic bombing behind enemy lines.