The Sinking of the Lusitania Quiz

What was the RMS Lusitania?

• A German U-boat

• A British passenger liner

• An American warship

• A French cargo ship

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When was the Lusitania sunk?

• 7 June 1906

• 6 April 1917

• 4 February 1915

• 7 May 1915

How long did it take for the Lusitania to sink?

• 18 minutes

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

How many people were killed when the Lusitania sank?

• 500

• 2,000

• 1,960

• 1,200

Which country declared a war zone around Britain in 1915?

• France

• Germany

• United States

• Italy

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What was the German submarine that torpedoed the Lusitania?

• U-15

• U-20

• U-50

• U-30

What was the Lusitania carrying that Germany claimed justified the attack?

• Munitions

• Food supplies

• Gold

• Passengers

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What did the sinking of the Lusitania help to change?

• Public opinion against Germany

• The outcome of the Battle of Jutland

• The route of passenger liners

• The design of submarines

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What did Germany resume in February 1917?

• Prize rules

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

• Peace talks

• Trade with Britain

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Who was Mrs. Margaret Gwyer?

• A survivor of the Lusitania sinking

• A German U-boat captain

• An American diplomat

• A British warship designer

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