WWI

Question 1

What event is commonly referred to as the spark that triggered World War I?

Answer 1

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

Question 2

True or False: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occurred in 1914.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Which nationalist group was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Answer 3

The Black Hand.

Question 4

Multiple Choice: Which country declared war first in response to the assassination? A) Russia B) Austria-Hungary C) Serbia D) Germany

Answer 4

B) Austria-Hungary.

Question 5

Who was the Prime Minister during WWI?

Answer 5

Sir Robert Laird Borden

Question 6

When was WWI?

Answer 6

1914-1918

Question 8

What was the primary objective of the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 8

To quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia in World War I.

Question 9

True or False: The Schlieffen Plan was designed to engage multiple fronts simultaneously.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The Schlieffen Plan was named after General _________.

Answer 10

Helmuth von Schlieffen

Question 11

What two countries were primarily involved in the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 11

Germany and France

Question 12

Multiple Choice: What was a major flaw of the Schlieffen Plan? A) It underestimated Russian mobilization B) It was too flexible C) It required no logistical support D) It was successful in its execution

Answer 12

A) It underestimated Russian mobilization

Question 13

What roles did women’s play during the WWI?

Answer 13

Manufacturing and agriculture positions on the home front.