Causes of the War
What does the “M” in MAIN stand for?
A. Mediation
B. Migration
C. Militarism
D. Monarchy
C. Militarism
What event officially started World War I?
A. Germany invading France
B. The sinking of the Lusitania
C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
D. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the name of the new style of fighting used in World War I?
A. Naval warfare
B. Guerrilla warfare
C. Air warfare
D. Trench warfare
D. Trench warfare
What does neutrality mean?
A. Joining an alliance
B. Staying out of the conflict and not taking sides
C. Supporting both sides equally
D. Preparing for war secretly
B. Staying out of the conflict and not taking sides
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers during World War I?
A. Germany, France, and Britain
B. France, Britain, and Russia
C. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
D. Russia, Germany, and Italy
B. France, Britain, and Russia
Which example best shows imperialism?
A. France creating alliances
B. England and Germany competing for colonies
C. Germany building more factories
D. Russia increasing its army size
B. England and Germany competing for colonies ✅
Which event helped push the United States into World War I?
A. The Boston Tea Party
B. The Battle of Gettysburg
C. The French Revolution
D. The sinking of the Lusitania and unrestricted submarine warfare
D. The sinking of the Lusitania and unrestricted submarine warfare
Which new technology made fighting more deadly during World War I?
A. Catapults
B. Machine guns
C. Crossbows
D. Wooden ships
B. Machine guns
Why were Americans angry about the sinking of the Lusitania?
A. Germany blamed the United States
B. It carried important military supplies
C. Many civilians, including Americans, died
D. The ship attacked Germany first
C. Many civilians, including Americans, died
Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
A. Italy, France, and Britain
B. Russia, Serbia, and Belgium
C. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
D. Britain, France, and Russia
C. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
The Allied Powers and Central Powers were examples of what MAIN cause of World War I?
A. Nationalism
B. Militarism
C. Imperialism
D. Alliances
D. Alliances
What was the Zimmermann Note?
A. A treaty ending trench warfare
B. A speech by President Wilson
C. A secret message from Germany asking Mexico to attack the U.S.
D. A list of war supplies sent to England
C. A secret message from Germany asking Mexico to attack the U.S.
Which weapons were first widely used during World War I?
A. Cannons and muskets
B. Horses and swords
C. Tanks and submarines
D. Bows and arrows
C. Tanks and submarines
What were German submarines called during World War I?
A. U-Boats
B. Destroyers
C. Cruisers
D. Battleships
A. U-boats
Which country fought WITH Germany during World War I?
A. Britain
B. France
C. United States
D. Austria-Hungary
D. Austria-Hungary
Which pair correctly explains two causes of World War I?
A. Reconstruction and Isolationism
B. Democracy and Neutrality
C. Militarism and Alliances
D. Industrialization and Communism
C. Militarism and Alliances
Which treaty officially ended World War I?
A. Treaty of London
B. Treaty of Versailles
C. Treaty of Berlin
D. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Versailles
Which problem made trench warfare difficult for soldiers?
A. Safe transportation
B. Warm weather
C. Clean living spaces
D. Mud, rats, and disease
D. Mud, rats, and disease
Which is one reason the United States entered World War I?
A. France declared war on the United States
B. Germany attacked Hawaii
C. Britain invaded Mexico
D. The Zimmermann Note and unrestricted submarine warfare
D. The Zimmermann Note and unrestricted submarine warfare
Which country fought AGAINST Germany as part of the Allies?
A. Bulgaria
B. Austria-Hungary
C. Britain
D. Ottoman Empire
C. Britain
Why did alliances help turn a small conflict into World War I?
A. Countries ignored their alliances during the war
B. Alliances only involved trade agreements
C. Countries promised to defend each other if war started
D. Alliances stopped countries from fighting
C. Countries promised to defend each other if war started
Which country was punished the most by the Treaty of Versailles?
A. Italy
B. Russia
C. Germany
D. France
C. Germany
How did tanks change warfare during World War I?
A. They were mainly used underwater
B. They replaced airplanes completely
C. They made trench warfare unnecessary immediately
D. They allowed soldiers to cross trenches more safely
D. They allowed soldiers to cross trenches more safely
Which country joined the Allies last in World War I?
A. Britain
B. United States
C. Germany
D. Ottoman Empire
B. United States
Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
A. Nurses who worked near the front lines
B. African American soldiers who fought bravely in WWI
C. French pilots during WWI
D. German submarine commanders
B. African American soldiers who fought bravely in WWI