The Great War Quiz

The Great War Quiz

Test your knowledge about World War I with this quiz! See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on September 10, 2023
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Which event prompted the start of World War I?

Which event prompted the start of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Invasion of Poland
Fall of the Berlin Wall
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Which country was not part of the Central Powers?

Which country was not part of the Central Powers?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Ottoman Empire
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Which country was part of the Triple Entente?

Italy
France
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
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In which year did World War I start?

In which year did World War I start?
1914
1918
1921
1910
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Which country was not an ally of Germany during World War I?

Which country was not an ally of Germany during World War I?
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Spain
Ottoman Empire
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What was the main cause of tension in Europe prior to World War I?

What was the main cause of tension in Europe prior to World War I?
Colonial conflicts
Religious differences
Rise of nationalism
Territorial disputes in Africa
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Which country was the first to declare war in World War I?

Which country was the first to declare war in World War I?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Russia
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What was the nickname given to the heavily fortified German trenches during World War I?

What was the nickname given to the heavily fortified German trenches during World War I?
Maginot Line
Victory Line
Hindenburg Line
Siegfried Line
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Which country experienced a revolution and withdrew from World War I in 1917?

Which country experienced a revolution and withdrew from World War I in 1917?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Ottoman Empire
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What was the name of the British passenger liner sunk by a German U-boat, leading to America's entry into World War I?

What was the name of the British passenger liner sunk by a German U-boat, leading to America's entry into World War I?
Titanic
Lusitania
Bismarck
Queen Mary
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Which battle was a turning point for the Allied forces during World War I?

Which battle was a turning point for the Allied forces during World War I?
Battle of Tannenberg
Battle of Gallipoli
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Verdun
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When did World War I officially end?

When did World War I officially end?
1917
1918
1919
1920