World War I Quiz - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Which nobleman's assassination led to the war breaking out? Franz Ferdinand
84%
In which city did the above assassination happen? Sarajevo
84%
Germany's plan to win the war involved a quick invasion of France, through what country? Belgium
78%
Which new vehicle was deployed by the British for the first time during this battle? Tank
69%
Russia's Tsar during the war, who was executed along with his family by the Bolsheviks. Tsar Nicholas
69%
This country was a member of the Central Powers, but ended up joining the war on the Allied side instead. Italy
66%
Several countries in this region broke away from the Ottoman Empire in 1910. Balkans
63%
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. Gallipolli
63%
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. Treaty of Versailles
63%
Which region did France want to regain from Germany, after losing it in 1871? Alsace-Lorraine
59%
The sinking of this passenger ship was a factor in bringing America into the war. Lusitania
59%
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. Somme
59%
This legendary German flying ace gained over 80 air combat victories before being shot down in 1918. What was his name? Manfred von Richtofen / The Red Baron
53%
A new type of warship that Britain and Germany invested heavily in before the outbreak of war. Dreadnought
47%
The famous phrase "They shall not pass" was used by the French during the defense of what city? Verdun
44%
This treaty signed in 1918 saw Russia give up much of Eastern Europe to Germany. Brest-Livotsk
41%
This Belgian town saw five large battles over the course of the war. Ypres
38%
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? All Quiet on the Western Front
31%
Long-range guns that caused the majority of casualties during the war. Artillery
31%
Lenin's October Revolution in Russia began in which city? Petrograd
31%
Which German-controlled city on the Chinese coast was besieged by the Japanese in 1914? Qingdao
28%
These elite German troops had great success storming enemy trenches towards the end of the war. What were they called? Stormtroopers
28%
The time of peace in French history that ended with World War One. Belle Epoque
22%
This rebellion in Dublin would lead to the Irish War of Independence after WW1. Easter Rising
19%
Which eastern european country gained independence in 1917 as a republic, before pro-German ruler Pavlo Skoropadskyi took over? Ukraine
19%
Which British war poet was killed just a week before the end of the war? Wilfred Owen
16%
Which German general resigned in disgrace in 1914 after the failure of the above plan? Moltke
13%
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? Luigi Cadorna
6%
This French general promised he could win the war with a new offensive in 1917. Robert Nivelle
6%
This fortress in modern-day Poland was besieged by the Russians. What was it called? (Props to you if you can spell it) Przemyśl
3%
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