Western Front & Battle of The Somme

What was the Western Front?

• A series of battles between France and Germany

• A line of trenches running through Belgium and France

• The name of a French general

• A treaty signed after World War I

Which country was NOT part of the Allies on the Western Front?

• Britain

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

When did the Battle of the Somme begin?

• July 1, 1916

• August 4, 1914

• November 11, 1918

• May 7, 1915

The Battle of the Somme was primarily fought between which two countries?

• France and Belgium

• Germany and France

• Britain and Germany

• Russia and Germany

What was the main reason for the heavy casualties on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?

• The British army was unprepared

• Poor weather conditions

• The German trenches were well-fortified

• A surprise German attack

What was the primary objective of the Allies at the Battle of the Somme?

• To capture the German capital, Berlin

• To break through the German lines and relieve pressure on the French at Verdun

• To invade Belgium

• To retreat to a safer position

Which type of warfare was most commonly associated with the Western Front?

• Naval warfare

• Trench warfare

• Guerrilla warfare

• Aerial combat

Approximately how many British soldiers were killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 19,000

What new weapon was used for the first time by the British during the Battle of the Somme?

• Tank

• Submarines

• Poison gas

• Flamethrowers

What was one of the major consequences of the Battle of the Somme?

• It resulted in a quick Allied victory

• It led to significant territorial gains for the Allies

• It caused high casualties with little change in the front lines

• It ended trench warfare