15 questions • HistoryWhat event triggered the start of World War I? | |||||
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand | |||||
Which year did World War I begin? | |||||
1914 | |||||
Which countries formed the Triple Entente? | |||||
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom | |||||
What was the name of the German plan to quickly defeat France? | |||||
The Schlieffen Plan | |||||
What type of warfare characterized the Western Front? | |||||
Trench warfare | |||||
Which battle is considered one of the bloodiest of the war, lasting over 300 days? | |||||
The Battle of Verdun | |||||
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war? | |||||
The Treaty of Versailles | |||||
Which new weapon was first used extensively during World War I? | |||||
Poison gas | |||||
Which country switched sides in 1915 and joined the Allies? | |||||
Italy | |||||
What ocean liner was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, influencing U.S. involvement? | |||||
The Lusitania | |||||
Which empire collapsed as a result of the war, leading to the Russian Revolution? | |||||
The Russian Empire | |||||
Who was the U.S. president during World War I? | |||||
Woodrow Wilson | |||||
What was the name of the international organization created after the war to promote peace? | |||||
The League of Nations | |||||
Which battle in 1916 saw over 1 million casualties and is infamous for its scale and futility? | |||||
The Battle of the Somme | |||||
What nickname was given to World War I due to its unprecedented scale? | |||||
The Great War | |||||
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