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What were the Central Powers in World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire
The Central Powers were a coalition during World War I opposing the Allied Powers.
Which countries comprised the Allied Powers?
France, Great Britain, and Russia
The Allied Powers were formed to counter the aggression of the Central Powers.
What was the German plan for the Western Front?
Schieffen Plan
The Schieffen Plan aimed for a quick defeat of France before turning to Russia.
When did Germany attack Belgium?
August 4th, 1914
This attack marked the beginning of World War I.
What was the significance of the Belgian army’s resistance?
It helped France and Britain mobilize
The Belgian army’s unexpected resistance delayed the German advance.
What was the outcome of the First Battle of the Marne in September 1914?
The Allies pushed the German lines back 40 miles
This battle marked a significant turning point in the war.
What type of warfare emerged as a result of the battles during World War I?
Trench warfare
Trench warfare involved both sides digging in and created a stalemate on the front lines.
What was ‘No-Man’s Land’?
The area between opposing trenches
This area was often dangerous, covered in barbed wire and shell craters.
Fill in the blank: The German invasion forced allied troops back to the _______.
Marne River
The Marne River was a critical location in the early stages of World War I.
What technological advancement changed the nature of battles during World War I?
Machine guns
Machine guns made traditional mass infantry charges ineffective, leading to trench warfare.
True or False: The First Battle of the Marne resulted in a German victory.
False
The Allies successfully pushed back the Germans during this battle.
