Throughout history, wars stand out as unforgettable chapters, commemorating martyrs, perpetrators, and those inflamed by conflict. The impact of wars, particularly among nations, spells out a grim narrative of loss—property, lives, emotions, and societal sentiments. World War 1 remains ingrained in global memory, recounted by grandparents to their grandchildren, leaving behind a wake of destruction and profound loss. Termed as The First World War or The Great War, this monumental conflict reshaped relationships between nations, resulting in immense casualties, resource depletion, and dire consequences for nature. Originating in Europe around 1914 and spanning roughly 4-5 years, this war mobilized around 70 million people, primarily impacting 60 million Europeans. Test your knowledge with this intriguing trivia quiz about World War 1!
1. When was World War 1 started?
A. 28 July, 1900
B. 28 July, 1903
C. 28 July, 1914
D. 28 July, 1918
2. Where was the World War 1 originated?
A. Argentina
B. Antarctica
C. Russia
D. Europe
3. When did World War 1 ended?
A. 11 November, 1918
B. 11 November, 1915
C. 11 November, 1910
D. 11 November, 1945
4. Who was the person in charge for World War 1?
A. Adolf Hitler
B. Erich Ludendorff
C. Peter Jackson
D. Jame Cameroon
5. Whose assasination led to World War 1?
A. Frenco Ridosis
B. Peter Jackson
C. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
D. Rendure Trespolis Lucas
6. What was the other name for World war 1?
A. The war embarked
B. The war 1
C. The night not forgotten
D. Great War
7. Who were engaged in a naval arms race in the early 20th century?
A. Britain
B. Germany
C. Both
D. None of the above
8. What was the first war declaration?
A. Australia-Kenya
B. France-Italy
C. Britain- Germany
D. Austria-Hungary
9. Who agreed to a full mobilisation of the Russian Army on 30 July 1914?
A. Tsar Nicholas II
B. Neopla II
C. Hitler
D. None of the above
10. Who was able to call upon the largest army on mobilisation, approximately 5 million men?
A. Germany
B. Russia
C. France
D. Britain
11. Who called for 200,000 men to sign up for the British army in the 1st month of the war?
A. Hitler
B. Lord Crown
C. Lord Kurson
D. Lord Kitchener
12. who was theoretically able to call upon an Imperial population of nearly 400 million?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Britain
D. Italy
13. How many German men were mobilised?
A. 12 million
B. 15.9 million
C. 13.4 million
D. 11.5 million
14. Which was the longest battle?
A. Battle of Verdun
B. Battle of Panipat
C. Battle of Grmany
D. Battle of plassey
15. Which Russian general committed suicide after suffering defeat at the battle of Tannenburg
A. Paul von Rennenkampf
B. Richard Samuelson
C. Alexander Samsonov
D. Aleksei Brusilov
16. What does the acronym Anzac stand for?
A. Australia and New Zealand Army Corps
B. America and Nagaland Army Corps
C. Australia and New Zealand Army Command
D. Australian and New Zealand Army Control
17. Which general led the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front?
A. George S Patton
B. Richard William Samuelson
C. George C Marshall
D. John J Pershing
18. Which infamous communication finally brought the USA into the war?
A. The Zinoviev Letter
B. The Zoravac Letter
C. The Zimmermann Telegram
D. The Treaty of Trianon
19. What was the grim nickname applied to the battle of Verdun?
A. The Millers
B. The Mill on the Meuse
C. The Slaughter of the Innocent
D. The Sacred Way
20. Which German commander was the last to surrender?
A. General Paul Von Lattow-Verbock
B. General Commander Schetz
C. General Max von Gallwitz
D. General Oskar von Hutier
21. Which statesman signed the Treaty of Versailles on behalf of France?
A. Richardson Williams
B. Georges Clemenceau
C. Raymond Poincare
D. Aristide Briand
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