Causes of WW1 and joining up

Question 1

When did WW1 start

Answer 1

1914

Question 2

When did WW1 end

Answer 2

1918

Question 3

What is the term for taking pride in your country

Answer 3

Nationalism

Question 4

What was one of the long term causes of WW1

Answer 4

Many countries wanted large empires so were eager to invade others

Question 5

Which countries were a part of the Triple entente

Answer 5

Britain, France and Russia

Question 6

Which countries formed the triple alliance

Answer 6

Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy

Question 7

Who was assassinated to start WW1

Answer 7

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 8

What date was Franz Ferdinand assassinated

Answer 8

28th June 1914

Question 9

What gang assassinated Ferdinand

Answer 9

The black hand

Question 10

Who killed Ferdinand

Answer 10

19 year old Gavrillo Princip

Question 11

What encouraged young men to join up to fight

Answer 11

Getting to fight with their friends in ‘Pals battalions’

Question 12

What is the term for spreading political lies to get someone to do something

Answer 12

Propaganda

Question 13

How old was the youngest soldier to illegally sign up to fight

Answer 13

13 year old Sidney Lewis

Question 14

From was ages were men forced to join the army

Answer 14

18 to 41

Question 15

What is a conscientious objector

Answer 15

Someone who will not join the war due to their religious beliefs or morals

Question 16

How many refused to fight in WW1

Answer 16

16,000