World War I Benchmark Review
1. One cause of the outbreak of World War I was the influence of:
A) Nationalism B) Imperialism
C) The Alliance System
D) All of the
above.
2. Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire comprised the :
Big Three B) Central Powers C) Allied Powers D) League of Nations.
A)
3. Why did Great Britain, France and Russia form the Triple Entente in 1907?
A) to protect their colonies from invasion by other nations. B) to develop an
economic alliance based on open markets C) to suppress minority nationals in
their own countries D) to respond to the increased military power of Germany.
4. Which Treaty did Lenin sign with Germany in 1918: A) the Treaty of
Versailles B) the Treaty of Paris C) the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk D) the
Treaty of the Marne.
5. In the early 1900’s which two European nations were involved in a naval
rivalry? A) Germany & Britain B) Russia & Britain C) Germany & Russia
D )France & Britain.
6. A nationalist from what nation was accused of the assassination of
Archduke Ferdinand? A) Yugoslavia B) Bulgaria C) Bosnia D) Serbia
7. Bosnia, Gavrillo Princip and the Black Hand are all associated with the :
A) the formation of the triple alliance B) Second Balkan War C) Revolt in
Russia D) the assassination of Francis Ferdinand.
8. The first step in the start of World War I was taken when: A) Germany
declared war on France B)Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. C)
Serbia declared war on Austria-Hungary. D) Germany declared war on Russia.
9. The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to: A) address US
troop deployments in France B) strengthen the defense of Germany’s colonies in
Africa C) neutralize Great Britain’s naval control of the North Sea. D) Avoid
the problem of fighting Allied powers on two fronts.
10. Britain entered the war in August 1914 because Germany: A) marched into a
neutral Belgium B) joined Austria-Hungary against Serbia C) declared war on
Russia D) invaded Alsace-Lorraine.
11. Why did most of the combat on the Western Front take place in a relatively
small area? A) there is only a small amount of flat land in all of Europe.
B)
their armies became immobile because of trench warfare. C) each side cut off
the fuel supply of the other
warfare”
D)Germany’s military tactics were based on “static
12. The Russian army was hampered on the Eastern Front mostly because of:
A) a shortage of supplies B) lack of manpower C) cold weather D) the
Czar’s indecision and ability to lead.
13. How did Russia’s participation in the war affect its empire? A) a string of
decisive military victories gained land from the Central Powers. B) Russia’s sale
of supplies to its western allies strengthened it’s economy. C) The Czar adopted
the reforms necessary to win the support of the Russian people. D) economic
hardships brought on by the war resulted in the downfall of the Czar.
14. The United States entered the war on the Allies side mainly because of
what: A) German submarine warfare B) British propaganda against
Germany
C) A hope of acquiring Germany colonies in Asia. D) outrage
over the Battle of Verdun.
15. Which of the following most affected the course and outcome of the War?
A) Allied withdrawal from the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli B) British victories in
the Sinai that secured the Suez Canal. C) the American military and financial
intervention in the war. D) the switch in allegiance of Italy from the Central
Powers to the Allies.
16. The Lusitania, the Zimmermann telegram and making the world “safe for
democracy” are all associated with: A) the home front B) American entry
into the war. C) British propaganda D) German submarine warfare.
17. Lenin came to power in Russia by: A) overthrowing the Czar B)
overthrowing the Provisional Government C) defeating the Allied troops
capturing Moscow.
D)
18. Which is not true about the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? A) it ended the war
between Russia & Germany B) it was made after Lenin took over the
government in Russia C) Russia gained territory D) its signing alarmed the
Allies.
19. President Wilson wanted a “Peace Without Victory” to: A) avoid another
war. B) satisfy the other Allied nations C) maintain U.S. military superiority
D) help restore the German Kaiser to power.
20. President Wilson said that his Fourteen Points would provide a framework
for: A) a lasting and just peace. B) determining war reparations
C) expanding colonial empires D) punishing aggressor nations.
21. A major goal of France & Great Britain at the Conference of Versailles
following the war was to: A) create a politically unified Europe. B) keep
Germany from rebuilding its military forces C) restore pre-war imperial
governments to power. D) Help Germany rebuild its industrial economy.
22. What aim did Italian leader Vittorio Orlando have during the creation of the
Treaty of Versailles? A) to gain territory from Austria-Hungary B) to assume
control of Austria’s industries C) to guarantee the partition of Germany
D)
to gain possession of Austria’s overseas colonies.
23. According to Article 231 the “war guilt clause” of the Treaty of Versailles:
A) disputes among ethnic minorities caused World War I B) The Central
Powers would share reparations payments equally. C) Germany was
responsible for the war. D) the Ottoman Empire and Austria were responsible
for the war.
24. The United States Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in part
because many senators: A) thought the treaty was too hard on Germany. B)
objected to the system of mandates. C) believed the treaty should have given
the United States new territories D) wanted the United States to withdraw from
international affairs.