#1
Which event triggered the start of World War I in 1914?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
ExplanationAssassination of a key figure in Sarajevo ignited global conflict.
#2
Who was the leader of Germany during most of World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
ExplanationMonarch overseeing Germany's involvement in the Great War.
#3
What was the significance of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914?
It triggered the start of World War I
ExplanationKey event precipitating a global conflict.
#4
Which naval battle in 1916 was one of the largest and most significant clashes of battleships during World War I?
Battle of Jutland
ExplanationMajor confrontation shaping naval strategies during the war.
#5
Which battle is known for the first successful use of tanks in warfare during World War I?
Battle of Cambrai
ExplanationInnovative tactics featuring armored vehicles achieved breakthroughs.
#6
Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
ExplanationCoalition comprising major European powers during the war.
#7
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme in 1916?
It resulted in the first use of tanks in warfare
ExplanationIntroduction of armored vehicles revolutionized battlefield tactics.
#8
What was the immediate cause of the United States entering World War I in 1917?
Zimmermann Telegram
ExplanationExposed diplomatic intrigue prompting American intervention.
#9
Which new weapon technology played a significant role in World War I?
Chemical weapons
ExplanationIntroduction of poisonous gases changed warfare tactics.
#10
Which battle is often considered the turning point of World War I on the Eastern Front?
Battle of Tannenberg
ExplanationDecisive engagement altering the course of the conflict in the East.
#11
Which treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
ExplanationDocument imposing severe terms on the defeated nations.
#12
What was the League of Nations, established after World War I?
An international peacekeeping organization
ExplanationPrecursor to the United Nations aimed at preventing future conflicts.
#13
What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on World War I?
Russia withdrew from the war
ExplanationInternal turmoil forced Russia's exit from the conflict.
#14
Who coined the term 'Lost Generation' to describe the post-World War I generation?
Gertrude Stein
ExplanationWriter encapsulating the disillusionment of the era.
#15
Which country experienced a revolution and withdrew from World War I in 1917?
Russia
ExplanationInternal upheaval led to Russia's departure from the conflict.