World War One: The Great War and Its Global Impact

World War One, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict from 1914 to 1918, involving new warfare technologies and resulting in about 20 million deaths. It was primarily fought between the Allies and the Central Powers. Despite being a European conflict, it became a World War due to the involvement of colonial troops from around the globe. These troops, often segregated and placed in non-combative roles, played a crucial part in the war effort. Battles also occurred in colonized regions, further globalizing the conflict. The series aims to highlight the overlooked contributions of these colonial soldiers.

What year did World War One begin?

• 1918

• 1914

• 1912

• 1916

Which of the following was NOT a new weapon used in World War One?

• Nuclear bombs

• Poison gas

• Tanks

• Artillery

What was the impact of World War One on the global population?

• 40 million deaths

• 20 million deaths

• 10 million deaths

• 30 million deaths

Which countries were part of the Allies during World War One?

• Turkey, Bulgaria, Germany

• Italy, Spain, Portugal

• France, Russia, USA

• Germany, Austria, Hungary

Why is World War One considered a 'World War'?

• It lasted for a century

• It was the first war in history

• It was fought in Antarctica

• It involved colonies from around the world

How many men of color from the colonies were estimated to have joined the war?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 4 million

• 6 million

What roles were colonial troops often assigned during World War One?

• Aerial combat

• Naval warfare

• Non-combative roles

• Frontline combat

Which of the following was a non-combative role assigned to colonial troops?

• Operating submarines

• Commanding battalions

• Digging trenches

• Flying aircraft

What is a reason the efforts of colonial troops have gone unacknowledged?

• They were not significant

• They were not documented

• They did not participate

• Racial biases and segregation

What is the focus of the series mentioned in the transcript?

• Untold stories of colonial troops

• Political treaties

• European battles

• Technological advancements