WW1

Question 1

What countries are in the Triple Alliance?

Answer 1

Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary

Question 2

Triple Entente?

Answer 2

Britain, France, Russia

Question 3

Who was assassinated in Austria-Hungary?

Answer 3

Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand

Question 4

What were some of the causes of The First World War and what type of cause was it

Answer 4

1. Alliances - Long Term
2. Assassination - Trigger Cause
3. Imperialism - Long Term
4. Arms Race/Militarism - Short Term
5. Nationalism - Short Term

Question 5

What was The Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 5

The operational plan for a designated attack on France once Russia, in response to international tension, had started to mobilise their forces near the German border

Question 6

What did the Schlieffen Plan lead to?

Answer 6

It led to Britain declaring war on Germany in 1914

Question 7

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?

Answer 7

The Germans underestimated Russia and the plan depended on rapid deployment, which was resisted by Belgium

Question 8

What was the area between the two front line trenches?

Answer 8

No Mans Land

Question 9

What was the shape of the trenches?

Answer 9

Zigzag

Question 10

What did the soldiers keep fighting?

Answer 10

Propaganda was used to make men feel embarrassed about not going to war.