Pope Benedict XVI's Goals and Views
Russian Revolution of 1917
World War I
Warfare and Diplomacy
100

The goal that Benedict XVI laid out for himself when he became pope.

What is to promote interfaith dialogue and peace?

100

Which event marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution of 1917?

What is Bloody Sunday?

100

Why did the United States enter World War I?

What is due to unrestricted German submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram?

100

What is indiscriminate warfare?

What is warfare that disregards the distinction between military and civilian targets?

200

In speaking out against the war, what did Pope Benedict XVI call on both sides to do?

What is to end the war and pursue peace?

200

What was the outcome of the February Revolution of 1917 in Russia?

What is the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II?

200

When did the United States declare war on Germany?

What is April 6, 1917?

200

Which of the following is an example of indiscriminate warfare during World War I?

What is the bombing of civilian areas in London and Berlin?

300

According to Pope Benedict XVI, why did the war begin?

What is nationalism and imperialism?

300

After the Russian Revolution, who led the Bolshevik government?

Who is Vladimir Lenin?

300

Which country did Germany and Austria-Hungary battle on the Eastern Front during World War I?

What is Russia?

300

What were President Woodrow Wilson's main goals when the United States declared war on Germany in 1917?

What is to make the world "safe for democracy" and secure peace?

400

What did Pope Benedict XVI believe was the solution to war?

What is a focus on diplomacy and justice?

400

Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution of 1917?

Who is Vladimir Lenin?

400

What country or countries did Germany battle on the Western Front during World War I?

What is France and Britain?

400

At what battle did the Germans’ last great offensive in World War I end?

What is the Battle of Amiens?

500

How did Pope Benedict XVI’s seven points differ from President Woodrow Wilson's fourteen points?

What is Benedict’s points focused on peace and morality, while Wilson’s points emphasized political and economic issues?

500

What was the key factor that led to the collapse of Tsarist Russia in 1917?

What is economic instability and discontent among workers and soldiers?

500

What was the main reason the United States initially maintained neutrality in World War I?

What is the desire to avoid European entanglements?

500

What major international event directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Germany?

What is the sinking of the Lusitania and the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram?