The Start of World War 1

What had European powers been building up for decades before World War 1?

• Economic treaties

• Military forces and alliances

• Cultural exchanges

• Trade routes.

What conditions did soldiers face in the trenches?

• Luxurious and comfortable

• Cramped and unsanitary

• Spacious and clean

• Quiet and peaceful

What were soldiers in the trenches exposed to?

• Constant shelling and snipers

• Friendly fire

• Wild animals

• Heavy rain

What led to more powerful and accurate artillery pieces?

• A) Advances in technology

• B) Decrease in technology

• C) Lack of resources

• D) Old methods

How did technology affect artillery?

• Made it less effective

• Made it more powerful and accurate

• Had no effect

• Made it obsolete

What type of guns were utilized in artillery?

• Light guns

• Heavy guns

• Toy guns

• Water guns

What type of artillery was used to bombard enemy trenches?

• Mortars

• Swords

• Bows

• Spears

What was the main goal of the German forces during the Battle of Verdun?

• To capture Paris

• To bleed France white

• To gain territory

• To end the war quickly.

Who developed the 'stormtroopers' during the stalemate?

• The British Army

• The German Army

• The French Army

• The American Army

Which war is associated with the introduction of mobile warfare tactics?

• World War 1

• World War 2

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War