#1
Who was the leader of Germany during World War 1?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
ExplanationGerman Emperor who led the country during WW1.
#2
Which event triggered the start of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
ExplanationAssassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, sparking the conflict.
#3
Which new type of warfare characterized World War 1 and involved soldiers digging trenches?
Trench warfare
ExplanationDominant form of combat marked by entrenched positions.
#4
Who was the Austrian Archduke whose assassination triggered World War 1?
Franz Ferdinand
ExplanationAssassination of this Archduke sparked the conflict.
#5
Which country declared war on Serbia, leading to the start of World War 1?
Austria-Hungary
ExplanationAustro-Hungarian declaration of war initiated WW1.
#6
Which battle is often regarded as the turning point for the Allies in World War 1?
Battle of Verdun
ExplanationKey battle where French forces resisted German advances.
#7
Who was the President of the United States during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
ExplanationUS President who led the nation through WW1.
#8
Which treaty officially ended World War 1?
Treaty of Versailles
ExplanationTreaty that formally ended WW1, imposing harsh penalties on Germany.
#9
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War 1?
David Lloyd George
ExplanationBritish PM who played a key role in WW1 leadership.
#10
Which country suffered the most casualties during World War 1?
Russia
ExplanationRussia endured the highest number of casualties in WW1.
#11
Which country switched sides during World War 1, joining the Allies in 1915?
Italy
ExplanationItaly initially part of Triple Alliance, joined Allies later.
#12
Which assassination sparked the July Crisis of 1914, leading to the outbreak of World War 1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
ExplanationAssassination of Austro-Hungarian heir, igniting WW1.
#13
Which battle marked the first large-scale use of tanks in warfare?
Battle of Cambrai
ExplanationBattle where tanks were used en masse for the first time.
#14
Which battle is often considered one of the bloodiest battles in human history, with approximately one million casualties?
Battle of the Somme
ExplanationMassive battle with staggering human loss during WW1.
#15
Which treaty marked the end of the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers?
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
ExplanationPeace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers, ending Eastern Front.