M.A.N.I.A
While Archduke Ferdinand was eventually assassinated by gunshots, he was first attacked with what item?
A bomb
This battle style involved troops digging holes into the ground to protect themselves from oncoming machine gun fire.
Trench Warfare
This country would shockingly declare war on Austria-Hungary and Germany in 1915
Italy
This figure was heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne but was assassinated.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This Netflix anthology series released its 7th season on April 10, 2025
Black Mirror
Due to fear from Germany two countries formed a secret alliance. Name one of the two countries that formed a secret alliance with each other.
2x points if you get both (double or nothing)
France and Russia
This rapid, repeating weapon was one of the leading causes of death in WW1.
Machine Guns
To the dismay of the Allies this country would join the Central Powers in 1914, further delaying the defeat of Germany.
The Ottoman Empire
Gavrilo Princip is known as the man who assassinated the Archduke but what organization did he work for?
The Black Hand
This large event takes place over the course of two weekends this year (April 11-13 and April 18-20).
Coachella 2025
This new countries strong economy and military led to older countries feeling threatened
Germany
This weapon was first used in 1915 which caused blindness and even suffocation
Chlorine/Mustard Gas
Name one of the two main reasons why America entered the war
2x points if you can name both (Double or Nothing)
Zimmermann Telegram
Sinking of the Lusitania
This person was the emperor of Germany until the end of WW1, where he abdicated and fled, leading to the downfall of the country he helped build.
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Nintendo made waves this month by announcing its upcoming gaming line-up for the Switch 2. The one downside is that the price of its physical copy games are listed at what pricetag?
$90
Imperialism within Africa had caused tension within Europe leading to the start of WW1. What was the colonization in Africa called?
Scramble for Africa
Germany used this strategy to disrupt Allied supply lines, but caused a rise in tensions in neutral nations
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Although Germany had already guaranteed this countries neutrality, Germany would send troops through this country to attack France. This led to both the United Kingdom and this country into declaring war on Germany.
Belgium
This emperor of Austria-Hungary imposed an impossible ultimatum to Serbia, leading to the start of WW1
Francis/Franz Jospeh
This NBA team finished as the number one seed in the Western Conference and has the probable MVP averaging 32.7 PPG, 5 RPG, and 6.4 APG
Oklahoma City Thunder
Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary were called this pre-WW1
The Triple Alliance
Tanks were introduced onto the battlefield to break trenches and close distances. What year were they introduced?
1916
This document which was designed to end WW1 and prevent another World War, ultimately was the main reason for the start of WW2 and the Holocaust
The Treaty of Versailles
This man was the President of the United States of America when they joined the war. He helped design the League of Nation and became famous for his "Fourteen Points".
Woodrow Wilson
Jared Hess directed the 2025 smash hit, A Minecraft Movie. He is also credited as the director for Nacho Libre and Napoleon Dynamite. What state is the main location for 2 of the 3 listed movies?
Idaho