World War I Revision


1	What are the dates of British involvement in World War I?
		1938-1945
		1814-1919
		1914-1918
		1914-1920

2	What were the four MAIN causes of World War I?
		Money, Anger, Imposters and Nothing else
		Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism
		Military Alliances In Europe

3	What does militarism mean?
		Reliance on and buildup of military forces
		Rebelling against capitalism through nationalistic marches
		Developing tiny methods of warfare.

4	What does Imperialism mean?
		An agreement between countries
		Developing new ranges of soft, chewy mints
		Attempting to build up and secure an Empire

5	What were the two alliances Europe was divided into called?
		The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente
		The Dual Alliance and the Dual Entente
		The Entente Cordiale and the Triple Entente

6	What was the Schlieffen Plan?
		The plan to invade and defeat France quickly before turning attention on Britain
		The battle between the European countries to see who could build their navy up the quickest
		The German plan of attack to avoid a war on two fronts

7	Many felt WWI would be over by Christmas 1914 - why wasn't it?
		Everyone involved had over-estimated the overwhelming offensive strength of the armed forces
		Once the German advance on the Western Front had been halted neither side was able to progress - stalemate was reached
		Neither side was able to defeat the other quickly enough, so both sides just gave up and went home

8	Why might 'futile' be a good description of trench warfare?
		'Futile' means an 'incomplete floor', so this illustrates the terrible nature of war. It shows how the entire idea was flawed.
		'Futile' is a good description because it allows us to appreciate how terrible trench warfare was
		'Futile' means 'pointless'. Trench warfare consisted of soldiers with little or no protection attacking a well defended enemy.

9	What was the Battle of Verdun - why was it important?
		It was a battle between the British and Germans where Britain used more firepower than ever before in the history of warfare.
		It was a vicious battle for the town of Verdun - a matter of pride for the French - they put every effort into defending the town.
		It was the culmination of World War I. Once Germany had been defeated they signed the Armistice.

10	What is meant by the phrase 'lions led by donkeys'?
		It is a simile to illustrate the brave generals (lions) and the brave soldiers (donkeys)
		It is a metaphor to illustrate the incompetent generals (lions) and the brave soldiers (donkeys)
		It is a metaphor to illustrate the incompetent generals (donkeys) and the brave soldiers (lions)

11	How did new technology make WW I different from previous conflicts?
		The destructive nature of the new weapons meant the war was over at the touch of a button
		Destructive technology meant the casualties of war were far higher and warfare became more defensive
		Technology meant less men were required to fight in the war and that the generals were able to control the fighting fully

12	Why did Russia leave the war?
		Russia refused to fight on the same side as the USA. Russia pulled out of the war in late 1916
		An enormous breakdown of military machinery together with strikes at missile factories meant Russia was forced to full out
		Terrible losses combined with poor lines of supply led to two revolutions in 1917. The resultant Communist government took Russia out of the war

13	What year did the USA join the war?
		1915
		1916
		1917
		1918
		1919

14	What is meant by the phrase 'a war of attrition'?
		Attrition means wearing down. A war of attrition is where both sides wear each other down until one is forced to give in
		Attrition means building up. A war of attrition is where both sides build up their armed forces for years before actually fighting
		Attrition means success through food. A war of attrition means that soldiers' nutrient levels are sufficiently developed to become superb fighters

15	When, officially, did World War I end?
		November 11th 1919
		November 11th 1918
		November 12th 1918

16	In what years were the main peace treaties held?
		1918
		1919
		1920

17	What was the peace treaty between the Allies and Germany called?
		Treaty of Versaylles
		Treaty of Versailles
		Treaty of Versailes

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