Causes of World War I
What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
In which battle did British and French forces successfully defend Paris against the German advance in 1914?
Battle of the Marne.
What new type of warfare characterized World War I, where soldiers fought from trenches?
Trench warfare.
Who was the ruler of Germany during World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
In what year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919.
What was the name of the alliance system that divided Europe into two rival camps before the war?
the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance
Which battle is often considered the turning point of the war on the Western Front, marking the beginning of trench warfare?
Battle of the Somme.
What type of weapon, introduced in 1915, could traverse trenches and break the stalemate of trench warfare?
Tanks.
Which leader of Russia abdicated the throne during the February Revolution of 1917?
Tsar Nicholas II
Which country was blamed for starting World War I and suffered the most severe penalties under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany.
Which country's assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary triggered the war?
Serbia.
What was the name of the failed Allied offensive in 1915, resulting in massive casualties?
Battle of Gallipoli.
What was the name of the German submarine used in unrestricted submarine warfare?
U-boats
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during most of World War I?
David Lloyd George.
What was the purpose of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
To establish principles for peace negotiations and prevent future wars.
What was the immediate cause of Germany declaring war on Russia and France?
Germany's invasion of Belgium.
Which battle, known for its massive casualties, saw the first large-scale use of poison gas?
Battle of Ypres.
What was the name of the air combat between aircraft during World War I?
Dogfights.
Name the leader of the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Mehmed V
What territory did Germany lose as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Alsace-Lorraine, parts of Prussia, and other territories.
What role did nationalism play in the outbreak of World War I?
Nationalism fueled competition between nations, contributing to tensions and rivalries.
Name the battle where the Ottoman Empire suffered a decisive defeat, leading to the collapse of their empire.
Battle of Megiddo
Name the type of armored vehicle introduced by the British during World War I, which later evolved into modern tanks.
Mark I tank.
Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson.
What were some long-term consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Europe and the world?
Economic hardship in Germany, resentment leading to World War II, redrawing of borders in Europe, and the League of Nations' creation.