1. Who Wants to be a (World History) Millionaire? ($300 Round) World War I

2. Which was NOT a long-term cause of World War I?

3. Which was NOT a long-term cause of World War I?
A Intense nationalism in large nations like Germany and France
B Nationalism in places like the Balkans where groups demanded independence
C The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1914
D Imperialism, or the race for colonies around the world

4. Which was NOT a long-term cause of World War I?
A A
B B
C The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1914
D D

5. $300

6. How did the European alliance system created before World War I turn a local conflict into a Europe-wide conflict in 1914?

7. A Most countries were bound to one alliance system or another
How did the European alliance system created before World War I turn a local conflict into a Europe-wide conflict in 1914?
A Most countries were bound to one alliance system or another
B Most countries had sworn loyalty to the Central Powers
C Most European countries had colonies around the world and were expected to support their colonizers’ war effort
D The allies Britain and France declared war on Germany, starting the war

8. A Most countries were bound to one alliance system or another B B C C
How did the European alliance system created before World War I turn a local conflict into a Europe-wide conflict in 1914?
A Most countries were bound to one alliance system or another
B B
C C
D D

9. $300

10. Why did the war bog down so quickly into a stalemate on the Western Front?

11. C New technologies like the tank were ineffective
Why did the war bog down so quickly into a stalemate on the Western Front?
A Neither side wanted to risk the casualties that on all-out assault would bring
B Both sides agreed on a truce during which time a peace agreement could be worked out
C New technologies like the tank were ineffective
D Both sides raced to build a trench system after the failure of Germany’s Schlieffen Plan

12. Why did the war bog down so quickly into a stalemate on the Western Front?
A A
B B
C C
D Both sides raced to build a trench system after the failure of Germany’s Schlieffen Plan

13. $300

14. Why were so many new nations created in Eastern Europe following World War I?

15. Why were so many new nations created in Eastern Europe following World War I?
A The Allies wanted to punish Russia and Austria by breaking up their empires
B It was believed that if people who wanted their own countries were given them, it might prevent another war
C Most people supported an independent Poland free from Russian dominance
D The Allies had told the peoples of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia in 1914 that an Allied victory would mean independence for them

16. Why were so many new nations created in Eastern Europe following World War I?
B It was believed that if people who wanted their own countries were given them, it might prevent another war C D

17. $300

18. Why was the Russian Revolution of 1917 such an important event in the history of the 20th century?

19. A It led to the creation of the world’s first communist country
Why was the Russian Revolution of 1917 such an important event in the history of the 20th century?
A It led to the creation of the world’s first communist country
B Russia finally became a democracy
C Russia turned the tide against the German war machine
D It caused Russia to sue for peace with the Allies

20. A It led to the creation of the world’s first communist country B B
Why was the Russian Revolution of 1917 such an important event in the history of the 20th century?
A It led to the creation of the world’s first communist country
B B
C C
D D

21. $300

22. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918 represented the fulfillment of which promise Lenin had made to the Germans?

23. A Lenin would lead a communist revolution in Russia
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918 represented the fulfillment of which promise Lenin had made to the Germans?
A Lenin would lead a communist revolution in Russia
B Lenin would give all Russians “peace, bread, and land”
C If Lenin managed to take power, he would also take Russia out of the war
D Russia would cede vast areas of Russia to Germany in exchange for peace

24. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918 represented the fulfillment of which promise Lenin had made to the Germans?
A A
B B
C If Lenin managed to take power, he would also take Russia out of the war
D D

25. $300

26. Which of the following was NOT a new weapon used in World War I?

27. Which of the following was NOT a new weapon used in World War I?
A the tank
B the machine gun
C chemical weapons
D biological weapons

28. Which of the following was NOT a new weapon used in World War I?
A A
B B
C C
D biological weapons

29. $300

30. A nervous disorder caused by prolonged exposure to stressful wartime conditions.

31. C Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder D Shell Shock
A nervous disorder caused by prolonged exposure to stressful wartime conditions.
A Manic Depression
B Bipolar Disorder
C Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
D Shell Shock

32. A nervous disorder caused by prolonged exposure to stressful wartime conditions.
A A
B B
C C
D Shell Shock

33. $300

34. 20K British soldiers were killed on one day during this battle, making it a symbol of the futility and tragedy of World War I

35. A Somme B Marne C Belleau Wood D Tannenberg Forest
20K British soldiers were killed on one day during this battle, making it a symbol of the futility and tragedy of World War I
A Somme
B Marne
C Belleau Wood
D Tannenberg Forest

36. 20K British soldiers were killed on one day during this battle, making it a symbol of the futility and tragedy of World War I
A Somme
B B
C C
D D

37. $300

38. The main reason the U.S. declared war on Germany in 1917.

39. The main reason the U.S. declared war on Germany in 1917.
A The sinking of the Lusitania
B British propaganda
C The Zimmerman Telegram
D Germany resumed unrestricted U-boat warfare

40. The main reason the U.S. declared war on Germany in 1917.B C
D Germany resumed unrestricted U-boat warfare

41. $300

42. Approximately how many men died in World War I?

43. Approximately how many men died in World War I?
A 10 million
B 2 million
C 5 million
D 9 million

44. Approximately how many men died in World War I?
A A
B B
C C
D 9 million

45. $300

46. The armistice, or cease-fire, that ended World War I is still commemorated on…

47. A Memorial Day B Veterans Day C Armistice Day D Anzac Day
The armistice, or cease-fire, that ended World War I is still commemorated on…
A Memorial Day
B Veterans Day
C Armistice Day
D Anzac Day

48. The armistice, or cease-fire, that ended World War I is still commemorated on…
A A
B Veterans Day
C C
D D

49. $300

50. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points were intended to…

51. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points were intended to…
A patch up disagreements between Britain and France
B punish Germany and force it to pay reparations
C offer a generous peace and prevent another war
D cede colonies to Britain and France

52. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points were intended to…
A A
B B
C offer a generous peace and prevent another war
D D

53. $300

54. The infamous “guilt clause” in the Versailles Treaty…

55. The infamous “guilt clause” in the Versailles Treaty…
A blamed Italy for not honouring its treaty obligations
B stated unequivocally that Britain and France were innocent victims
C stated all the Central powers shared equal blame for the war
D forced Germany to take full blame for the war

56. The infamous “guilt clause” in the Versailles Treaty…
A A
B B
C C
D forced Germany to take full blame for the war

57. $300

58. All were punishments the Allies forced on Germany after the war EXCEPT

59. All were punishments the Allies forced on Germany after the war EXCEPT
A Germany had to give up its military
B Germany had to pay for the full cost of the war
C Germany had to give up some of its territory to other nations
D Germany had to offer an official apology for starting the war

60. All were punishments the Allies forced on Germany after the war EXCEPT
A A
B B
C C
D Germany had to offer an official apology for starting the war

61. $300