World War I Quiz

A new type of warship that Britain and Germany invested heavily in before the outbreak of war.

Several countries in this region broke away from the Ottoman Empire in 1910.

The time of peace in French history that ended with World War One.

Which region did France want to regain from Germany, after losing it in 1871?

Which nobleman's assassination led to the war breaking out?

In which city did the above assassination happen?

Germany's plan to win the war involved a quick invasion of France, through what country?

Which German general resigned in disgrace in 1914 after the failure of the above plan?

Long-range guns that caused the majority of casualties during the war.

Which German-controlled city on the Chinese coast was besieged by the Japanese in 1914?

This fortress in modern-day Poland was besieged by the Russians. What was it called? (Props to you if you can spell it)

This country was a member of the Central Powers, but ended up joining the war on the Allied side instead.

Commonwealth forces landed on this Turkish-controlled peninsula in 1915, attempting to force open the straits. It was a disaster, with over 250,000 Allied casualties.

This Belgian town saw five large battles over the course of the war.

The famous phrase "They shall not pass" was used by the French during the defense of what city?

This rebellion in Dublin would lead to the Irish War of Independence after WW1.

This battle in 1916 saw the British try and fail to break the German lines. J.R.R Tolkien and Adolf Hitler both fought in it.

Which new vehicle was deployed by the British for the first time during this battle?

The sinking of this passenger ship was a factor in bringing America into the war.

This French general promised he could win the war with a new offensive in 1917.

Lenin's October Revolution in Russia began in which city?

Which eastern european country gained independence in 1917 as a republic, before pro-German ruler Pavlo Skoropadskyi took over?

Russia's Tsar during the war, who was executed along with his family by the Bolsheviks.

This Italian commander is widely seen as one of the worst generals of the entire war. He launched 11 failed offensives and executed over 700 of his own soldiers. What was his name?

This legendary German flying ace gained over 80 air combat victories before being shot down in 1918. What was his name?

These elite German troops had great success storming enemy trenches towards the end of the war. What were they called?

This treaty signed in 1918 saw Russia give up much of Eastern Europe to Germany.

This treaty was forced on Germany at the end of the war. It saw them give up 10% of their territory, demilitarise and pay massive war reparations.

Which British war poet was killed just a week before the end of the war?

This book was released in 1929, showing the first-hand experiences of German soldiers during the war. It was one of the first books Nazi Germany banned, and today it has been adapted into multiple movies. What was it called?