Multiple Choice: 1.Which of the following nations was NOT considered a Central Power?

A. GermanyB. Austria-HungaryC. SerbiaD. The Ottoman Empire

2.The following three nations were members of the Triple Entente.A. England, France, RussiaB. England, Italy, RussiaC. England, France, ItalyD. France, Italy, Russia

3.All of the following are considered causes of WWI EXCEPT:A. NationalismB. MilitarismC. ImperialismD. Socialism

4. Which of the following is considered by historians the event that started WWI?A. The invasion of PolandB. The assassination of the Archduke FerdinandC. The bombing of Pearl HarborD. Germany’s invasion of Belgium

 5. Which of the following was the reason why the Schlieffen Plan failed?

A. The English and the French slowed the Germans down with Trench warfareB. American involvement C. New weapons

 6. All but which are reasons why the United States became involved in the war on the side of the Allies?

A. The Zimmerman telegram that urged Mexico to attack the United States.B. The Armenian GenocideC. Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfareD. The sinking of the Lusitania

WWI Assessment Name:_______________

7. World War I was a “total war” in the sense that:

A. New technology played no part of the warB. The nations involved devoted all efforts and resources to itC. There was little suffering on the part of civiliansD. Only European nations were involved

8. The Treaty of Versailles resulted in the following except:

A. The creation of the League of NationsB. German blame for the warC. Lasting peace and stability throughout Europe and Asia

9. The map above can best be described as the following:

A. The end result of German’s Schlieffen plan.B. The anticipated but unfilled result of the Schlieffen plan.C. Trench Warfare

10. Which neutral nation did German invade to execute the plan? This forced Great Britain into the war.

A. FranceB. EnglandC. DenmarkD. Belgium

11.Of the weapons listed below which was not used during WWI?

A. The SubmarineB. The Machine GunC. Poisonous GasD. Nuclear Weapons

12. This region of Europe was/is considered the “Powder Keg” of the continent?

A. The Balkans (Serbia,m Kosovo, Yugoslavia)B. RussiaC. Border between France and Germany

13. In 1917, Russia left the war for which of the following reasons?

A. It was losing and wanted to surrender before it lost Moscow.B. They signed a peace treaty with Germany and divided Poland.C. They were going through a Revolution.D. Serbia was no longer in danger

14. A major cause of World War I was

A. a decline in the policy of imperialism B. the existence of opposing alliances C. an increase in acts of aggression by England D. he spread of communism throughout Europe

15. "Why four great powers should fight over Serbia no fellow can understand.“

-John Burns, working class member of Britain's Liberal government, July 27, 1914

Mr. Burns was most likely referring to which long term cause of World War One?

A. Extreme Nationalism in the BalkansB. The breakdown of the Alliance SystemC. Imperialism in Africa and AsiaD. Militarism

16. "This is not peace. It is an armistice for 20 years."- French Marshall Ferdinand Foch, Supreme Allied Commander during World War I

Mr. Foch most likely said this. . .

A. upon seeing the final draft of the Treaty of Versailles.B. After winning the battle of the MarneC. Stopping the Schlieffen planD. After hearing about Russia’s surrender

17. The Cartoon below is depicting which reason for U.S. entry into the war?

A. The sinking of the Lusitania E. The Zimmerman NoteF. Unrestricted Submarine WarfareG. American cultural and economic ties to England.

18. Why were the Central Powers at a disadvantage?_______________________________________________________________________________

19. Why could France or England supply the Russians?______________________________________________________________________________

20. Why were Morocco and Algeria on the side of the French and Libya on the side of the Italians?_______________________________

Use the map to and answer questions 18 through 20.

Put the Headlines/maps/images in Chronological order

A B C

FEHG

D

21._______ 22. ________ 23.____________ 24.___________

25.________ 26.________ 27.___________ 28.___________

Europe 1914 Europe 1922

Name three nations that were created as a result of World War One.29. ______________ 30. _______________ 31._______________

32. Czechoslovakia was created from what empire?____________________

33. Which new nation was created from the lands of Austria-Hungary, Serbia, and Monte- Negro?

____________________

34. Poland was craved from which two 1914 nations?____________________

Forces Mobilized of Major powers

Germany 11,000,000France 7,500,000Russia 12,000,000Great Britain 5,397,000Austria- Hungary 6,500,000United States 4,272,500

35. Of the major powers which nation suffered the highest percent wounded?

_________________________________

36. Of the major powers which 2 nations suffered the highest number killed?

_____________________________________

37. Of the major powers involved in WWI which nation had the lowest percent killed?

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38. Of the major powers involved which 2 nations had the highest percent of killed and wounded?

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An Irish Airman Foresees His Death I know that I shall meet my fateSomewhere among the clouds above:Those that I fight I do not hate,Those that I guard I do not love:My country is Kiltartan Cross,My countrymen Kiltartan's poor,No likely end could bring them lossOr leave them happier than before.Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,Nor public men, nor cheering crowds,A lonely impulse of delightDrove to this tumult in the clouds;I balanced all, brought all to mind,The years to come seemed waste of breath,A waste of breath the years behindIn balance with this life, this death.

39. What major power is the Irish Airman fighting for? (What empire is Ireland part of?)_______________________________

40. Who is he fighting against?_______________________________________

41. According to the poem why is he fighting?__________________________________

42. According to the poem, what does he think about his past and future?______________________________

•Besides Ireland list two other nations who are also fighting for the same power as the Irish Airman?

43. ______________________ 44. __________________________

Multiple Choice: 1.Which of the following nations was NOT considered a Central Power?

A. GermanyB. Austria-HungaryC. SerbiaD. The Ottoman Empire

2.The following three nations were members of the Triple Entente.A. England, France, RussiaB. England, Italy, RussiaC. England, France, ItalyD. France, Italy, Russia

3.All of the following are considered causes of WWI EXCEPT:A. NationalismB. MilitarismC. ImperialismD. Socialism

4. Which of the following is considered by historians the event that started WWI?A. The invasion of PolandB. The assassination of the Archduke FerdinandC. The bombing of Pearl HarborD. Germany’s invasion of Belgium

 5. Which of the following was the reason why the Schlieffen Plan failed?

A. The English and the French slowed the Germans down with Trench warfareB. American involvement C. New weapons

 6. All but which are reasons why the United States became involved in the war on the side of the Allies?

A. The Zimmerman telegram that urged Mexico to attack the United States.B. The Armenian GenocideC. Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfareD. The sinking of the Lusitania

WWI Assessment Name:_______________

7. World War I was a “total war” in the sense that:

A. New technology played no part of the warB. The nations involved devoted all efforts and resources to itC. There was little suffering on the part of civiliansD. Only European nations were involved

8. The Treaty of Versailles resulted in the following except:

A. The creation of the League of NationsB. German blame for the warC. Lasting peace and stability throughout Europe and Asia

9. The map above can best be described as the following:

A. The end result of German’s Schlieffen plan.B. The anticipated but unfilled result of the Schlieffen plan.C. Trench Warfare

10. Which neutral nation did German invade to execute the plan? This forced Great Britain into the war.

A. FranceB. EnglandC. DenmarkD. Belgium

11.Of the weapons listed below which was not used during WWI?

A. The SubmarineB. The Machine GunC. Poisonous GasD. Nuclear Weapons

12. This region of Europe was/is considered the “Powder Keg” of the continent?

A. The Balkans (Serbia,m Kosovo, Yugoslavia)B. RussiaC. Border between France and Germany

13. In 1917, Russia left the war for which of the following reasons?

A. It was losing and wanted to surrender before it lost Moscow.B. They signed a peace treaty with Germany and divided Poland.C. They were going through a Revolution.D. Serbia was no longer in danger

14. A major cause of World War I was

A. a decline in the policy of imperialism B. the existence of opposing alliances C. an increase in acts of aggression by England D. he spread of communism throughout Europe

15. "Why four great powers should fight over Serbia no fellow can understand.“

-John Burns, working class member of Britain's Liberal government, July 27, 1914

Mr. Burns was most likely referring to which long term cause of World War One?

A. Extreme Nationalism in the BalkansB. The breakdown of the Alliance SystemC. Imperialism in Africa and AsiaD. Militarism

16. "This is not peace. It is an armistice for 20 years."- French Marshall Ferdinand Foch, Supreme Allied Commander during World War I

Mr. Foch most likely said this. . .

A. upon seeing the final draft of the Treaty of Versailles.B. After winning the battle of the MarneC. Stopping the Schlieffen planD. After hearing about Russia’s surrender

17. The Cartoon below is depicting which reason for U.S. entry into the war?

A. The sinking of the Lusitania E. The Zimmerman NoteF. Unrestricted Submarine WarfareG. American cultural and economic ties to England.

18. Why were the Central Powers at a disadvantage?_______________________________________________________________________________

19. Why could France or England supply the Russians?______________________________________________________________________________

20. Why were Morocco and Algeria on the side of the French and Libya on the side of the Italians?_______________________________

Use the map to and answer questions 18 through 20.

They were located between Russia, France, and England= 2 front war

Couldn’t go through Europe, Land locked, lost at Gallipoli

Colonies

Put the Headlines/maps/images in Chronological order

A B C

FEHG

D

21._______ 22. ________ 23.____________ 24.___________

25.________ 26.________ 27.___________ 28.___________

E A B H

D G F C

Europe 1914 Europe 1922

Name three nations that were created as a result of World War One.29. ______________ 30. _______________ 31._______________

32. Czechoslovakia was created from what empire?____________________

33. Which new nation was created from the lands of Austria-Hungary, Serbia, and Monte- Negro?

____________________

34. Poland was craved from which two 1914 nations?____________________

Austria- Hungary

Yugoslavia

Germany and Russia

Forces Mobilized of Major powers

Germany 11,000,000France 7,500,000Russia 12,000,000Great Britain 5,397,000Austria- Hungary 6,500,000United States 4,272,500

35. Of the major powers which nation suffered the highest percent wounded?

_________________________________

36. Of the major powers which 2 nations suffered the highest number killed?

_____________________________________

37. Of the major powers involved in WWI which nation had the lowest percent killed?

_________________________________

38. Of the major powers involved which 2 nations had the highest percent of killed and wounded?

_______________________________________

Fra

nce

Au

str

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un

gary

Ru

ssia

Germ

an

y

US

A

60%

50%

40%

30%

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France

Germany and Russia

United States

France and Austria- Hungary

An Irish Airman Foresees His Death I know that I shall meet my fateSomewhere among the clouds above:Those that I fight I do not hate,Those that I guard I do not love:My country is Kiltartan Cross,My countrymen Kiltartan's poor,No likely end could bring them lossOr leave them happier than before.Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,Nor public men, nor cheering crowds,A lonely impulse of delightDrove to this tumult in the clouds;I balanced all, brought all to mind,The years to come seemed waste of breath,A waste of breath the years behindIn balance with this life, this death.

39. What major power is the Irish Airman fighting for? (What empire is Ireland part of?)_______________________________

40. Who is he fighting against?_______________________________________

41. According to the poem why is he fighting?__________________________________

42. According to the poem, what does he think about his past and future?______________________________

•Besides Ireland list two other nations who are also fighting for the same power as the Irish Airman?

43. ______________________ 44. __________________________