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1
Which country did Germany feel war was likely with in 1914?
Russia
France
England
Italy
2
Which of these
wasn't
a reason France would be likely to declare war on Germany?
France was an ally of Russia
France had ambitions in Poland
France was keen for revenge for the Franco-Prussian war
3
Why was Germany concerned about a threat from both France and Russa?
Concerned about a war on two fronts
Germans hated the French
Germany had territorial ambitions to the south
4
What was the basis for the Schlieffen Plan?
Defeat France quickly and then turn on Russia
Defeat Russia quickly and then turn on France
Negotiate through diplomacy and prevent war breaking out
5
What was Schlieffen's first name?
Allan
Andrew
Adolf
Alfred
6
When was the original Schlieffen Plan devised?
1905
1871
1914
7
Why did the plan instruct Germany to attack France through the Benelux countries?
Germany wanted gold and riches from Switzerland
French defences on the German border were strong
To keep the element of surprise
8
What percentage of German forces did the original Schlieffen Plan require to attack France?
60%
80%
90%
9
Who made changes to the Schlieffen Plan?
Von Molkte
Von Ludendorf
Von Ashdowne
10
What changes were made to the Schlieffen Plan after 1906?
The route was changed to south of the French defences
The percentage of required forces was changed
The plan was changed to ignore Holland and concentrate on Belgium
11
The Schlieffen Plan made a number of assumptions. Which of the following
wasn't
an assumption that the plan made?
France could be easily defeated in six weeks
That Britain would remain neutral.
Russia would mobilize immediately
Belgium would not resist any Germany attack
12
On what date was the plan put into action?
2nd August 1914
15th August 1914
14th October 1914
4th September 1914
13
Why did the Germans not just march through Belgium?
The Belgium army and the BFG held them up
The BEA and the Belgium army held them up
The Belgian army and the BEF held them up
14
How long did Russia take to mobilize?
6 days
6 weeks
10 days
1 week
15
Why did the quick Russian mobilization cause enormous problems for Germany?
It meant they could take their time invading France - there was now nothing to worry about.
They were forced to move troops from the invasion of France to defend the eastern border.
It meant troops had to be called back from holiday - reserve troops had to be called up.
16
With the German plans altered, at what major battle did they meet the French on 5th September 1914?
Letroue
Calais
Verdun
Marne
