World War I Assessment Prep Worksheet

World War I Assessment Prep

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World War I Assessment Prep Worksheet

World War I Assessment Prep

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Grade: Adult Education

Subject: History

Topic: World War I

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Very Easy

Questions: 20

Instructions:
Read each question carefully and answer in complete sentences or with short answers as needed. The questions start simple and become a little harder as you go. Use what you know about World War I.

Skills Practiced:

World War I
History
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What does the term "World War I" mean?

2Question

About what years did World War I take place?

3Question

Which continent was the main center of fighting in World War I?

4Question

What event helped start World War I?

5Question

Which country was Franz Ferdinand from?

6Question

What is an alliance in history?

7Question

Name one alliance group in World War I.

8Question

Name one country that fought on the side of the Allies.

9Question

Name one country that fought on the side of the Central Powers.

10Question

What was trench warfare?

11Question

Why were trenches used in World War I?

12Question

What is a battlefield?

13Question

What type of new weapon made World War I more deadly?

14Question

What does the word "armistice" mean?

15Question

On what date did the armistice end the fighting in World War I?

16Question

Which country entered the war in 1917 and helped the Allies strongly?

17Question

What is a treaty?

18Question

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I for Germany?

19Question

What was one major effect of World War I on Europe?

20Question

In one or two sentences, explain why World War I is remembered as an important event in world history.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	A major war fought by many countries around the world.
2	1914 to 1918.
3	Europe.
4	The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
5	Austria-Hungary.
6	A promise between countries to help each other.
7	The Allies or the Central Powers.
8	Britain, France, Russia, Italy, or the United States.
9	Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, or Bulgaria.
10	Fighting from long ditches or trenches in the ground.
11	To protect soldiers from enemy fire.
12	The place where fighting happens.
13	Machine guns, poison gas, tanks, and airplanes.
14	An agreement to stop fighting.
15	November 11, 1918.
16	The United States.
17	A formal agreement between countries.
18	The Treaty of Versailles.
19	Many people were killed, countries were changed, and some empires ended.
20	It changed many countries, caused great loss of life, and helped shape later world events.