Causes of World War I
Trench Warfare
Miscellaneous
Sources
Weapons
100
The word for love of one's country or strong belief in one's country
What is Nationalism?
100
These long, narrow ditches were dug on the battlefield to protect soldiers from enemy fire during World War I.
Trenches
100
DAILY DOUBLE: What years did WWI take place?
1914-1918
100
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What is propaganda?
100
Introduced in WWI, this armoured vehicle could cross trenches and break through enemy lines.
Tanks
200
A belief that a country needs to expand beyond its borders to remain powerful among other nations
What is imperialism?
200
This imaginary line between opposing trenches was known for being extremely dangerous, often covered with barbed wire and landmines.
What is no man's land?
200
The land between trenches
What is No Man's Land?
200
These sources interpret primary data but may reflect the perspective of the victors, meaning they are not always completely accurate or unbiased when recounting WWI history.
Secondary Sources
200
This type of aircraft was used for reconnaissance and dogfights during WWI.
Fighter plane
300
The belief that a strong army and navy and a willingness to use them is key a nation's power
What is militarism?
300
This painful medical condition, caused by prolonged exposure to damp and unsanitary trench conditions, often led to swelling, numbness, and sometimes gangrene.
Trenchfoot
300
What was the name of the group that was responsible for the assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary?
The Black Hand
300
During WWI these countries were known as the Allies.
America, France, and Britain
300
What weapon prevented men from crossing No Man's Land easily?
The machine gun
400
When two countries agree to defend each other in case of attack and to support each other in times of war
What is an alliance?
400
To break the stalemate of trench warfare, armies used this type of explosive device, which was thrown by hand or launched to clear enemy trenches.
Grenade
400
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
400
What is an example of a primary source from WWI that provides a personal, firsthand account of soldiers’ experiences on the front lines.
Letters or diaries
400
DAILY DOUBLE: Introduced by Germany in 1917, this yellowish chemical weapon caused painful blisters and lung damage, making it one of the most feared gases of World War I.
Mustard gas
500
What was the immediate cause of the start of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
500
This infectious disease, caused by unsanitary conditions in the trenches, led to severe diarrhoea and dehydration, weakening many soldiers during World War I.
Dysentery
500
What was the name of the man that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Who is Gavrilo Princip?
500
Who were the Central Powers in WWI?
Austria-Hungary, Germany and the Ottoman Empire
500
This experimental WWI weapon was a remotely operated, steam-powered vehicle designed to cross trenches but was ultimately unsuccessful in combat.
The steam tank