It's a Battle Out There
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General Knowledge
100

The name of the zone between the trenches of opposing armies.

What is No Man's Land?

100

The nickname given to the group of European countries that were fighting against Germany and the Central Powers.

What are the Allies?

100
This country was invaded prompting allies to come and help.

What is Serbia?

100

The start of the war.

What is 1914?

100

This country was blamed for starting war and faced harsh penalties as a result.

What is Germany?

200

This battle saw the movement of Canadian troops as a unit, separate from Great Britain for the first time.

What is the Battle of Vimy Ridge?

200
The name of the chemical weapon first used by the Germans in World War One, causing blistering and respiratory problems.

What is mustard gas?

200

This country became Austria and Hungary, besides "giving" land to other countries.

What is Austria-Hungary?

200

This year saw the end of some countries and the beginning of others.

What is 1918?

200

The name of the peace agreement that ended World War One.

What is the Treaty of Versailles?

300

This battle was one of the major naval battles.  Some serious damage was done, but strategic withdrawals happened because the ships were expensive to build.

What is the Battle of Jutland?

300

These countries made up the Triple Alliance. (One country would only help in the case of defensive, not offensive.)

Who are Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?

300

In this country's place you will find Turkey, Serbia-Lebanon and Iraq.

What is the Ottoman Empire?

300

This year brought new weapon technology to the war.

What is 1915?

300

Three reasons why Russia withdrew from the war in 1917.

What are no more food, money, and resources (including soldiers due to heavy casualties)? 

400

The nickname given to the German military strategy of quickly defeating France before facing Russia.

What is the Schlieffen Plan?

400

Name at least 2 countries that remained neutral throughout the war.

What are Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark?

400

It is the smallest country to disappear.

What is Montenegro?

400

Named the "Zimmerman Telegram," it was sent to this country, prompting the United States to enter the war.

What is Mexico?

400
This European country was divided into several smaller nations as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.

What is Austria-Hungary?

500

This battle is often considered the turning point of World War One, leading to the defeat of the Central Powers.

What is the Battle of the Somme?

500

Name at least 2 countries that joined the allies (France and Russia)?

What are Albania, Belgium, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Romania?

500

From endings, come beginnings. Name at least 4 of the new countries formed at the end of the war.

Who are Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Lithuania, Austria, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Morocco, Turkey, Iraq, Syria-Lebanon?

500

The Battle of Ypres seen multiple battles...lasting a long time. 

What is the length of the war? (1914 - 1918)

500

The main goal of the Treaty of Versailles.

What is to punish Germany?

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