History Cost of WW1 Flashcards
What is the true cost of World War I?
The impact of World War I includes economic, human, and political costs.
What major changes occurred in world geography as a result of World War I?
Some empires collapsed, new countries emerged, others expanded or shrank, and some changed their names.
Define Communism.
The political belief that all people should be equal and that workers should be valued in society.
Who was the Tsar?
The king/Emperor of Russia before the Russian Revolution.
What is the definition of the term ‘cost’?
The loss, damage, or injury that is involved in trying to achieve something.
What does ‘Political Cost’ refer to?
The cost in relation to rulers and types of government, including the impact on a nation/empire’s size and territory.
Fill in the blank: The cost of something in terms of its impact on people is known as _______.
Human Cost.
What was the financial cost of World War I for Germany?
Germany was forced to pay £6.6 billion in reparations to the allies.
What does it mean if something is described as ‘astronomical’?
It emphasizes that the amount is very, very large.
How many German soldiers were killed during World War I?
1.6 million.
What major political change occurred in Russia due to World War I?
The Russian Revolution led to the execution of the Tsar and the rise of a Communist government.
What happened to the Ottoman Empire after World War I?
It collapsed, and Britain and France divided its territory in the Middle East.
Fill in the blank: The Sykes-Picot agreement was made to secure _______ in the Middle East.
oil deposits.
What countries emerged from the ruins of Austria-Hungary?
- Austria
- Hungary
- Yugoslavia
- Czechoslovakia
- Poland
What event is marked by the assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand?
It is considered the catalyst for the outbreak of World War I.
