World War I Quiz

What did women take up during the war in 1915?

• Military roles

• Men's jobs

• Political positions

• Educational roles

Which country joined the Allied forces along with Japan?

• Ottoman Empire

• Italy

• United States

• Russia

Which battle took place in September during the early stages of the war?

• Battle of the Marne

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Gallipoli

What did Austria-Hungary blame Serbia for?

• Invading Austria

• Assassinating Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Declaring war on Germany

• Joining the Allied forces

What did the 'race to the sea' involve?

• Naval battles

• Outflanking the enemy

• Air raids

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was the fate of the Lusitania passenger liner during World War One?

• It was captured by German forces.

• It was sunk with 1,200 lives lost.

• It successfully reached its destination.

• It was used as a hospital ship.

What was the main reason for the British blockade of German ports?

• To prevent German troops from escaping.

• To stop the import of luxury goods.

• To cause food shortages and riots in Germany.

• To capture German naval ships.

What was the result of the Battle of the Somme on the first day?

• A decisive victory for the Allies

• Minimal casualties

• 20,000 Britons killed and 40,000 injured

• Complete German retreat

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What innovation was introduced on 15 July during World War One?

• Use of tanks

• Aerial dogfights

• Radar technology

• Nuclear weapons

What was the nearly decisive sea battle in the North Sea in 1916?

• Battle of Trafalgar

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Jutland

• Battle of the Atlantic