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Quiz about The Great WarWWI
Quiz about The Great WarWWI

The Great War-WWI Trivia Quiz


WWI often seems forgotten as we are continually bombarded with information about WWII.

A multiple-choice quiz by charlemagne. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
charlemagne
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
1,325
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
9417
Last 3 plays: Emma-Jane (9/10), Guest 213 (8/10), Guest 184 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these phenomena is NOT considered by historians to be a long term cause of WWI? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Many people are familiar with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand but what terrorist group was responsible and what city did it occur in? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. By the late 19th century, the German General Staff realized the possibility of fighting a two front war and worked out a plan by 1905 detailing a knockout blow to France before having to face Russia. What was this plan called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Airplane use in warfare became popular during WWI and the Red Baron often comes to mind. Who was the most famous American ace of WWI? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Speaking of WWI heroes, who was the most decorated American of WWI? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. While not the specific reason for U.S entry into WWI, the sinking of this British passenger liner began to turn public opinion in the U.S. against Germany.

Answer: (One Word ONLY)
Question 7 of 10
7. What style of warfare most characterized WWI? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who is widely, but erroneously, credited with inventing a 'stuttering' device that allowed machine guns to be mounted and fired between propellers of WWI era aircraft? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The combined casulties for this battle in 1916 alone numbered approximately 1 million. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Where was the Peace Treaty with Germany signed in 1919? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these phenomena is NOT considered by historians to be a long term cause of WWI?

Answer: The Reformation

2. Many people are familiar with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand but what terrorist group was responsible and what city did it occur in?

Answer: Black Hand, Sarajevo

3. By the late 19th century, the German General Staff realized the possibility of fighting a two front war and worked out a plan by 1905 detailing a knockout blow to France before having to face Russia. What was this plan called?

Answer: Schlieffen Plan

4. Airplane use in warfare became popular during WWI and the Red Baron often comes to mind. Who was the most famous American ace of WWI?

Answer: Rickenbacker

5. Speaking of WWI heroes, who was the most decorated American of WWI?

Answer: York

6. While not the specific reason for U.S entry into WWI, the sinking of this British passenger liner began to turn public opinion in the U.S. against Germany.

Answer: Lusitania

The German government published a warning in New York newspapers advising Americans not to board the UK bound Lusitania.
7. What style of warfare most characterized WWI?

Answer: Trench Warfare

8. Who is widely, but erroneously, credited with inventing a 'stuttering' device that allowed machine guns to be mounted and fired between propellers of WWI era aircraft?

Answer: Fokker

However, the device was actually invented by the Swiss engineer, Franz Schneider, who obtained a patent for his invention in 1913. He successfully sued Fokker for violating his patent.
9. The combined casulties for this battle in 1916 alone numbered approximately 1 million.

Answer: The Somme

10. Where was the Peace Treaty with Germany signed in 1919?

Answer: Versailles

Source: Author charlemagne

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