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First world war - class-IX

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Which of the following country withdrew from the Triple Alliance during the First World War?

  1. Austria

  2. Italy

  3. Germany

  4. Turkey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While Italy was a part of Triple Alliance, it didn't participate much in World War 1 in the beginning but later in 1915 they entered into a secret contract with the Triple Entente , which was treaty of London, where Italy was guaranteed colonies and Italy switched sides in 1915 and went against Central Powers. 

The great economic depression began in _____.

  1. England

  2. USA

  3. France

  4. Germany


Correct Option: B

Which was the most important innovation in women's clothing during the First World War years in Europe?

  1. Blouse arid trousers became popular us working uniform.

  2. Skirts became shorter.

  3. Trousers became a vital part of clothing giving them more freedom of movement.

  4. Clothes became heavier.


Correct Option: C

The Versailles Treaty $(1919)$ forced Germany to pay reparations of the First World War.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Versailles Treaty (1919) forced Germany to pay reparations of the First World War.

When did the First World War broke out?

  1. 1941

  2. 1911

  3. 1914

  4. 1918


Correct Option: C

Which international organization was established after the First World War?

  1. UNO

  2. WTO

  3. League of Nations

  4. OSCE


Correct Option: C

World War - I was ended with the treaty of _________.

  1. Versailles

  2. Paris

  3. Frankfurt

  4. Prague


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Peace Treaty or Treaty of  Versailles was signed in the aftermath of the first world war. It was signed in 1919 to conclude the peace between parties of the first world war. It put reparations on the loosing parties and held Germany responsible for the war. It later became one of the reasons for the occurrence of second world war in 1939.

Which of the following country was not the part of Allied Powers in the First World War?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. Russia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The First World War fought from 1914-1918 between the Allied powers and the Central Powers. Central powers during World War I were Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey whereas the powers who fought in opposition of Central powers were known as Allied powers. The major Allied Powers were Great Britain, The Russian Empire and France. 

Which of these countries was an ally of the Ottoman Empire in WWI?

  1. Bulgaria

  2. Britain

  3. USSR

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Powers, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria also known as the Quadruple Alliance was one of the two main factions during World War I (1914-18). It was defeated by the Allied Powers that had formed around the Triple Entente.
The Triple Entente refers to the understanding linking the Russian Empire, the French Third Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The understanding between the three powers was a powerful counterweight to the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Which country invaded parts of China in World War One?

  1. Germany

  2. Austria

  3. Russia

  4. Japan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Japan fought Germany in World War One. China was supposed to be neutral but parts of it were invaded by the Japanese. 

The League of Nations was established to maintain peace. But it failed as _____.

  1. The United Nations Organisations was established

  2. The Second World war broke out in 1939

  3. The First World War ended

  4. The cold war was started between USA and USSR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The League of Nations came into existence in 1919 in order to prevent any future occurrences of war like the World War 1. But, the Second World War broke out and caused utmost misery and death in the human history. It also changed the social, political and economic changes in the world. Thus, in the place of League of Nations, United Nations Organization came into existence.

Which great war was fought between the years $1914$ and $1918$?

  1. The Battle of Tarain

  2. The First World War

  3. The Battle of Plassey

  4. The Second World War


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The First World War was fought between the Central Powers of Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire against the Allied forces of Great Britain, the United States, France, Russia, Italy and Japan between 1914 and 1918.  It ended with the defeat of the Central Powers.

The First World War was fought between the Allied Powers and _______.

  1. Western Powers

  2. Central Powers

  3. Eastern Powers

  4. Northern Powers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The First World War was fought from 1914-1918 between Allied and Central powers. The major allied powers in WWI were Great Britain, France and The Russian empire. America entered the war in 1917. Germany, Austria- Hungary, Turkey formed Central Powers during the First World War.

Name the two visions for Germany after its creation in 1870.

  1. Grossdeutschland and Frankreich

  2. Rhineland and Frankreich

  3. Kleindeutschland and Grossdeutschland

  4. Kleindeutschland and Rhineland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • When Germany was created in 1870, there were two visions for the country, Kleindeutschland and Grossdeutschland.
  • Kleindeutschland would be made up of German states whereas Grossdeutschland would include all areas in which German was spoken including Austria and Alsace.

Which of the following statement regarding World War I is false?

  1. The war lasted for more than four years

  2. US economy strengthened after the war

  3. Britain, France and Germany fought on one side

  4. Ottoman Turkey was supported by Germany


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The above statement is false because, Germany fought against The Triple Entente, which consisted of British , France and Russia and Germany fought alongside Austria-Hungary(Hapsburg Empire), Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire(Now Turkey) which were known as Central Powers.

"The economy of Britain crumbled after the First World War".
Identify the factor which did not contribute to the above.

  1. Strengthening of domestic markets in colonies

  2. Industrialization of China

  3. Stiff competition from US, Germany, Japan

  4. Huge wage structure in colonies


Correct Option: D

What was the immediate cause for the First World War?

  1. Aggressive Nationalism

  2. Imperialism

  3. Secret alliance

  4. Assassination of the crown prince of Austria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The immediate cause for the First World War was the assassination of the crown prince of Austria i.e. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife on 28 June 1914. The ww1 began a month later i.e on 28th July 1914. Austria attacked Serbia starting the First World War.

Who was the president of USA during the First World War?

  1. Woodrow Wilson

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Lyman Beecher

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Woodrow Wilson was the President of USA during World War 1. During World War, he decided to keep USA neutral by not supporting either of the two fronts. However later on in 1917 when Germany sank their ships, he called on Congress and declared war against Germany. Later he came up with a proposal of League of Nations during peace treaty. 

Why did Indian Muslims turn against the British after World War I ?

  1. Many Muslim soldiers were killed during the war.

  2. Great Britain was on the side which defeated Islamic state of Turkey.

  3. British failed to fullfil their promises for Muslims after the war.

  4. British followed the policy of divide and rule.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Muslims turned against the British post The Great War (aka The First World War), because British waged a war against Central Powers and Ottoman Empire (Now Turkey) wasn't active initially and South Asian Muslims have already started fighting the war for Great Britain, and later Ottoman Empire entered the war alongside the Central Powers, and the Indian Muslims, were fighting against their brothers, and moreover they were afraid as to what would happen to Islamic Centres, around the world if the Caliphate (Islamic state under leadership of Caliph) falls and eventually Ottoman Empire was dissolved and hence, Indian Muslims turned against British post World War 1..

Which of the following statements regarding World War I is false?

  1. The war lasted for more than four years

  2. US economy strengthened after the war

  3. Britain, France and Germany fought on one side

  4. Ottoman Turkey was supported by Germany


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The above statement is false because, Germany fought against The Triple Entente, which consisted of British , France and Russia and Germany fought alongside Austria-Hungary(Hapsburg Empire), Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire(Now Turkey) which were known as Central Powers

The First World War broke out between two European alliances in the year _____.

  1. 1911

  2. 1912

  3. 1913

  4. 1914


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

First World War also known as 'The War to end all the Wars' and 'The Great War', broke out between two alliances of Europe named Triple Entente, which consisted of British, France and Russia and Triple Alliance which consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy, it all started when Austria-Hungary declared war against Serbia, accusing them of assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, one after other entered the war and it soon turned out to be a global affair.

The country that conquered 'German East Africa' during the First World War was ____________.

  1. Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Italy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Germany was fighting it's war in Africa too, and one of it's colonies in Africa was German East Africa(GEA), other colonies were defeated during the war, they were German South West Africa, Kamerun(now Cameroon) and Togoland, GEA which was led by Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, fought throughout the war, for 4 years and later when they got to know of the armistice, they surrendered to British on 25 Novemeber ,1918.

The First World War was mainly fought in ______ but its impact was felt around the world.

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. America

  4. Europe

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 1914, a war began in Europe which soon engulfed almost the entire world with the battles fought in Europe, Asia, Africa & the Pacific. It was fought on a worldwide scale & affected almost all the countries of the world. This war was fought by the people as a whole. Because of the unprecedented extent of its spread, impact & damage & its total nature, it is known as the First World War.

During First World War against which country Germany did not fight?

  1. Austria

  2. England

  3. France

  4. Belgium

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During 1914, defense alliances existed between European countries. According to that Austria-Hungary was backed by Germany, they were called as Central Powers and they were fighting up against Britain, France, Russia and were called as Triple Entente. Belgium was neutral during the war, however, to reach Paris, Germany invaded Belgium. 

When was the First World War fought?

  1. 1911-1914

  2. 1914-1918

  3. 1916-1920

  4. 1941-1945

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The First World War, was fought between 1914-1918, in Europe by two sections, known as triple entente and triple alliance, this war was sparked with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, of Austria-Hungary, and Serbia was blamed for the assassination and it was sent a declaration of war on 28 July,1914 and hence started war and it came to an end four years later, on 11 June 1918.

Which country was not among the Allied powers in World War I?

  1. Belgium

  2. Bulgaria

  3. Britain

  4. France


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Central Powers:  Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.

Allied powers:  Serbia, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium and the United States.

All of the following nations were allied with the Central Powers except __________.

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Turkey

  4. Bulgaria

  5. Austria-Hungary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Central Powers consisted of Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.

Allied Powers consisted of Serbia, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium and the United States.

The United States came out of World War I in a strong international position primarily because _______.

  1. It had founded the League of Nations

  2. It had lost relatively few of its fighting forces and its economy was prosperous

  3. It had had a successful socialist revolution

  4. It was geographically isolated from Europe

  5. It had dictated the terms of the Treaty of Versailles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

European countries were the super powers , economically strong and colonially strong, with a huge army, but with the onset of world war , all the European nation's economy plummeted and new nations were formed and colonies were lost, and while all this was going on with Europe, America was on rise , it was economically strong and defeated the central powers, all the resources to entente were supplied by  USA, and that's how it grew economically strong and then , USA could be the only that Europe might listen to because . entente might be biased in forming league, and hence ,USA played an important role in forming League of Nations.

Why did the writer Gertrude Stein describe Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and other artistic and literary Americans as a "lost generation" during the 1920s?

  1. They preferred to live in Europe, not the United States.

  2. They had fought recently on the losing side in World War I.

  3. They were disillusioned by the experience of World War I.

  4. They had lost all feeling of American patriotism.

  5. They despised society and lived isolated lives.


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is the most direct cause of World War I?

  1. Invasion of Poland

  2. Formation of the Triple Alliance

  3. Annexation of Bosnia

  4. Onset of the Russian Revolution

  5. Assassination of Franz Ferdinand


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The assassination of the Austrian Prince Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophia was the immediate cause of the First World War. On June 28, 1914 the Archduke Ferdinand & his wife Sophia were assassinated by a student of the ‘Black hand’, a revolutionary-organisation, at Sarajevo, the Capital of Serbia.

The American reaction to Germany's announced intention of resuming unrestricted submarine warfare, violating the Sussex Pledge, was to ___________.

  1. implement the policy of appeasement

  2. declare war on Germany

  3. negotiate another treaty with Germany

  4. send the Zimmermann Note to Germany

  5. intern German immigrants in the United States


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The American reaction to Germany's announced intention of resuming unrestricted submarine warfare, violating the Sussex Pledge, was to declare war on Germany.

The 1919 Treaty of Versailles ending World War I ________________.

  1. did not create a lasting peace as envisioned by Woodrow Wilson in his Fourteen Points.

  2. gave the United States temporary control of a portion of Germany.

  3. was endorsed by the United States because it attempted to contain communism.

  4. led to the immediate emergence of the United States as a world power.

  5. did not include any ideas put forward by Woodrow Wilson in his Fourteen Points.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fourteen points was devised by Woodrow Wilson, and was addressed at Treaty Of Versailles, Wilson was idealistic, but he was less certain as to how they were going to be achieved and his thought eventually gave rise to League of Nations, but that wasn't effective and later Second World War broke out and later United Nations was only able to make peace among nations, which League of Nations hoped to do. Woodrow Wilson was awarded Nobel Peace Prize for devising League Of Nations in 1919.

In 1917, the United States entered World War I after _______.

  1. It learnt about German plan to  seize control of U.S. territories in Southeast Asia

  2. it came to know about German plan to launch a surprise attack on U.S. naval forces

  3.  it came to know that Germans would help Mexico retake land it had lost to the United States

  4. German submarines sank US ship Lusitania

  5. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 1917, USA entered World War 1, after repeated warnings given to Germany, as it was sinking merchant ships and later, Germany sunk Lusitania, an american boat, after that event President called for a declaration of war against Germany and was granted by the congress.

The Treaty of Versailles stated all the following EXCEPT ___________________.

  1. Germany would have to pay reparations to Allied nations.

  2. Alsace-Lorraine would be returned to France.

  3. New nations called Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia would be established.

  4. Russia would be known as the Soviet Union.

  5. Germany would accept total blame for the war.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Treaty of Versailles, was signed on 10 January, 1920, and the above mentioned all the options were a part of the treaty, and anything related to soviet union wasn't mentioned, and soviet union came into existence later in 1922.

Which of the following leaders did NOT sign the Treaty of Versailles, ending World War I?

  1. Woodrow Wilson

  2. Georges Clemenceau

  3. Vittorio Orlando

  4. Henry Cabot Lodge

  5. David Lloyd George


Correct Option: D

The term "dogfights" refers to what kind of fighting in what war?

  1. Hand-to-hand combat in Korea

  2. Naval skirmishes in the War of 1812

  3. Canine corps actions by Germany and the United States in World War II

  4. Jungle battles in the Spanish-American War

  5. Aerial combat in World War I


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The term "dogfights" refers to aerial combat between fighter planes used by both sides in World War I.

The Moroccan Crisis and Bosnian Crisis are related in that ______________________.

  1. They both led to regime change with new conservative monarchs

  2. They were both caused by aggressive actions from the Ottoman Empire

  3. They both dealt with nationalism

  4. They both led to civil wars

  5. They both dealt with the desire for liberal freedoms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Moroccan Crisis and Bosnian Crisis both divided the world powers into two major groups and ultimately led to the first world war.

In the years immediately following World War I, the economies of France and England _________.

  1. Flourished as a result of the "peace dividend"

  2. Faltered because of high unemployment

  3. Grew slowly because of increased exports to the United States

  4. Suffered as a result of the worldwide Great Depression

  5. Prospered as a result of receiving massive German war reparations


Correct Option: B

 Which of the following were Central Powers during World War I?

  1. France, Britain and Russia

  2. Germany, France and Britain

  3. Germany, Austria and Turkey

  4. Britain, Russia and Turkey


Correct Option: C

Germany fought the First World War against ________.

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Russia

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following was the result of end of World War I?

  1. League of Nations

  2. World Bank

  3. United Nations

  4. NATO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the most significant consequences of the War was the creation of the League of Nations. The horrors of War convinced the leaders of the world that there must be a mechanism to prevent War and promote international cooperation. This culminated in the setting up of the League of Nations.

Kaiser William II stationed a fleet at:

  1. Heligoland

  2. Aaland

  3. Justland

  4. Ireland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaiser William II believed that his country alone was competent to rule the whole world. He couldn't tolerate the British Empire. Germany needed colonies not only as a sign of her world importance but also for her growing population. In order to protect Germany, Kaiser William II increased the strength of the army and stationed a fleet at Heligoland in the North Sea.

Which treaty contained the seed of the Second World War?

  1. Treaty of Versailles

  2. Treaty of Rome

  3. Treaty of London

  4. Treaty of Aix-la-Chappale


Correct Option: A

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on ________.

  1. 29 July 1919

  2. 28 June 1919

  3. 28 May 1919

  4. 29 May 1920


Correct Option: B

Who said, 'Germany alone was competent to rule the whole world'?

  1. Bismark

  2. Kaiser William II

  3. Hitler

  4. Mussolini


Correct Option: B

Which empire ended with the First World War?

  1. Austro-Hungarian Empire

  2. French Empire

  3. German Empire

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

With the end of the First World War, three empires came to an end and the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary Empire, and German Empire. Austria-Hungary were dissolved and formed new nations and so was Ottoman and Germany became a republic.

The _______ empire was replaced by a democratic and secular state in Turkey.

  1. German

  2. Russian

  3. Austro-Hungarian

  4. Ottoman


Correct Option: D

Countries like Russia saw a ______ revolution.

  1. Communist

  2. Socialist

  3. Capitalist

  4. Marxist


Correct Option: B

The Balkan area was a part of the __________ Empire.

  1. German

  2. Turkish

  3. Austrian

  4. European


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Balkan area was once a part of the Turkish Empire.

The name is still preserved in Central Asia with the Balkan Daglary (Balkan Mountains) and the Balkan Province of Turkmenistan.

In Turkish Balkan means a chain of wooded mountains.

Which of the following countries was not a member of the Triple Alliance?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. Austria

  4. Italy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Triple Alliance linking Germany with Austria-Hungary and Italy. It was signed in
1882, in the days of Chancellor Bismarck. The German Reich and the Austro-Hungarian
Empire constituted the core of this alliance. 

The famous American merchant ship was sunk by Germany ____________.

  1. Luftwaffe

  2. Royal

  3. Lusitania

  4. Harmony of the Sea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed the British-owned luxury steamship Lusitania and killed 1,128 people including 128 Americans. The disaster immediately caused tension in relations between Germany and the neutral United States, fueled anti-German sentiment and set off a chain of events that eventually led to the United States entering World War I.

Which of the following country emerged as a World Power after the First World War?

  1. China

  2. United States of America

  3. India

  4. Korea


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first world war which took place during 1914-1918 and in which United States lately played a key role, emerged as the victor. Aftermath of first world war, Britain lost the super power status and United States emerged as the Super power of the world. US president Woodrow Wilson also promoted liberal and democratic values which also put a soft power influence on the world.

Austrian crown prince ___________ assassination was the immediate cause of World War I.

  1. Francis Ferdinand

  2. Francis Duke

  3. Francis de Lesseps

  4. Francis Baycon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarajevo Incident refers to the series of Events encompassing the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife during a state visit to Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. He and his wife, Sophie was shot down by a Serbian nationalist while passing through the streets in a motorcade on 28 June 1914, earlier that morning another Serbian nationalist threw a bomb on the car of Archduke while exploded below another Car. Austria and Hungary in alliance with Germany declared war on Serbia. This led to the First world war in successive events.

The League of Nations settled boundary dispute between which countries?

  1. Sweden-Finland

  2. Greece-Bulgaria

  3. Iraq-Turkey

  4. Iran-Poland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An international organization which was created after the First World War to provide a forum for resolving international disputes was known as League of Nations. It was headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It stopped border disputes turning into wars. It solved the border dispute between Iraq and Turkey. Turkey was claiming Mosul situated in Iraq as its own part. But when the League rejected Turkey’s claim to Mosul, Turkey agreed.

The League of Nations was established in the year _______.

  1. $1916$ A.D.

  2. $1917$ A.D.

  3. $1918$ A.D.

  4. $1919$ A.D.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The League of Nations (LON) was founded as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War. It was the first permanent international organization whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. Its primary goals, as stated in its Covenant, included preventing war through collective security and disarmament, and settling international disputes through negotiation and arbitration.

Triple Alliance Agreement was signed between Germany, Austria and _________.

  1. France

  2. Japan

  3. Italy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is/are the objectives of League of Nations?

  1. To establish world peace and security

  2. To establish friendly and cooperative relations between the nations.

  3. To solve the international issues with peace avoiding the wars.

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following are the objective of League of Nations-:

  • To establish world peace and security.
  • To establish friendly and cooperative relations between the nations.
  • To solve the international issues with peace avoiding the wars.
  • Obeying the International Law.

When Austria declare war against Serbia?

  1. 28th July 1914

  2. 25th July 1914

  3. 15 July 1915

  4. 15th August 1915


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The assassination of the royal representative of Austria was an incentive for the nation to smother Serbia. Austria imposed unacceptable demands on Serbia. Serbia was given only 48 hours to fulfill those demands. At that time Russia supported and gave military help to Serbia. After getting support from Russia, Serbia denied the demands of Austria as a result the international conflict of the First World War got under way and Austria declared war against Serbia on 28th July 1914.

Which of the following is/are the organization under League of Nations?

  1. International Workers Organization

  2. International Intellectual and Educational organization

  3. Economic Committee

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Among the international workers unions of the League of Nations, there were International workers organization, International Intellectual and Educational Organization, Economic Committee, etc. League of Nations also established a committee to look after the administration of the defeated nations in the First World War.

When did the political revolution took place in Turkey?

  1. 1905

  2. 1906

  3. 1908

  4. 1910


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A political revolution took place in Turkey in 1908. Taking full advantage of this situation, Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina, the regions of Balkan, Bulgeria too declared itself as an independent country.

Which of the following countries were interested into the politics of Balkan Area?

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Russia

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Due to the geographical importance of Balkan Area England, France and Russia interfered into the politics of this area. Russia began to exert pressure on the Balkan region as the citizens of this region were slav by race. England and France felt that the route to Asia via Mediterranean sea would thus be endangered for their interest. Therefore England and France interfered in this region as they did not want Russian power there.

Balkan Area comes under which empire?

  1. Turkey

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Austria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The east European region under the Ottoman empire of Turkey was known as the 'Balkan Area'.

When was the League of Nations founded?

  1. 10th January 1920

  2. 15th January 1920

  3. 20th January 1920

  4. 1st January 1920


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 10th Jan 1920 at Geneva in Switzerland the League of Nations was founded. At the beginning only 32 Nations were the part of the League of Nations but later on the number increased.

Where was the headquarters of the League of Nations located?

  1. New York

  2. Geneva

  3. London

  4. Paris


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Born with the will of the victors of the First World War to avoid a repeat of a devastating war, the League of Nations objective was to maintain universal peace within the framework of the fundamental principles of the Pact accepted by its Members. The headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. 

On which side did Japan fight in the First World War?

  1. None, it was neutral.

  2. With Germany against United Kingdom.

  3. Against Russia on its own.

  4. With United Kingdom against Germany.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the First World War Japan participated in the war from 1914- 1918 in an alliance with Great Britain. Japan played an important role in securing the sea lanes in the West Pacific and Indian Oceans. Japan was an ally of Great Britain since 1902 and Japan had no affection for Russia.

To which of the following countries the Treaty of Frankfurt (1871) forced to give up some territories to Prussia?

  1. Germany

  2. Austria

  3. France

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1871, Germany annexed the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine with the treaty of Frankfurt, which belonged to France.

Which of these does not describe one of the reasons why Mexico declined an alliance with Germany during World War I?

  1. British blockades would prevent armament shipments to Mexico.

  2. Americans in former Mexican territories would refuse to assimilate.

  3. Mexican ships felt too threatened by German U-boats.

  4. Attacking the United States would endanger South American alliances.

  5. The United States would be too powerful an enemy for Mexico.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A German statesman offered Mexico a secret alliance in which Mexico would attack the United States to divert its attention. Not only was Germany's secret solicitation discovered; Mexico rejected it for a number of reasons. Mexican President had asked his military officers to examine Germany's offer, and they reported that the terms offered and the overall benefits would not make the plan feasible.

The alliance system known as the Triple Entente was forged in 1907 among __________.

  1. Great Britain, France and Russia

  2. France, Russia and Japan

  3. Germany, Austria and Italy

  4. Great Britain, Russia and Germany

  5. Italy, Austria and Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Triple Entente was the understanding linking the Russian Empire, the French Third Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente on 31 August 1907.

England joined the First World War because ____________.

  1. England wanted to establish a colonial empire

  2. Germany violated the neutrality of Belgium

  3. President Wilson of U.S.A. issued the famous 'Fourteen Points'

  4. The Archduke Francis Ferdinand was murdered at Sarajevo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

On 2 August 1914, the day before Germany declared war on France, the German government wrote to the Belgian government demanding the right of free passage across Belgium for its troops, so that the latter could most efficiently invade France and reach Paris.

On 3rd August 1914, as the Belgian refused to give passage, Germany declared war on France; the former invaded Belgium the next day, which resulted in Britain's entry into the war to defend Belgian neutrality.

All of them were major battles of WWI EXCEPT:

  1. Battle of the Somme

  2. Battle of the Marne

  3. Battle of Antietam

  4. Battle of Gallipoli


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Battle of Somme: The Battle of the Somme was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British and French empires against the German Empire. This was considered largest battle of the First World War.

The Battle of the Marne was a First World War battle fought from 7–12 September 1914. It resulted in an Allied victory against the German Army

Battle of Gallipoli:  It was a campaign of World War I that took place on the Gallipoli peninsula in modern Turkey in the Ottoman Empire between 25 April 1915 and 9 January 1916.

The Battle of Antietam was an important battle in the American Civil War. The battle was fought on September 17, 1862 near Sharps burg, Maryland. It was the first major battle in the Civil War that happened in the Northern States.

Which country made the first declaration of war?

  1. Serbia

  2. Austria-Hungary

  3. Italy

  4. Germany


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Austria-Hungary made first declaration of war against Serbia because of assassination of the Austrian Prince Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophia on June 28, 1914. The Archduke Ferdinand along with his wife Sophia were assassinated by a student of the ‘Black hand’, a revolutionary-organization, at Sarajevo, the Capital of Serbia. Austria served an ultimatum on Serbia on July 23 making eleven demands. Serbia accepted most of them except those which would have led to the loss of her sovereignty. Austria declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.

As per treaty of Versailles:

  1. The area of Rhine Valley was to be demilitarized and the German territory west of Rhine was to be occupied by the Allied troops for 15 years

  2. The Treaty of Versailles declared Germany guilty of aggression.

  3. Germany lost Alsace Lorraine to France

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main terms of the Treaty of Versailles were:

  • The Treaty declared Germany guilty of aggression.
  • Germany was required to pay for the loss and damages suffered by the Allies during the war.
  • Germany lost Alsace Lorraine to France
  • Germany lost all her colonies to the victorious Allies.
  • The Treaty affirmed the complete independence of Belgium, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.
  • The Covenant of the League of Nations was added to the Treaty of Versailles.

Which of the following was not a cause of Wold War I?

  1. Nationalism

  2. Balkan War

  3. Hundred Years War

  4. Franco-Prussian War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hundred Years War was fought between France and England during the late Middle Ages. It lasted 116 years from 1337 to 1453. The war started because Charles IV of France died in 1328 without a son. Edward III of England then believed he had the right to become the new king of France through his mother.

_______ people were killed in the First World War.

  1. 20 million

  2. 10 million

  3. 25 million

  4. 50 million


Correct Option: B

Most men who died in the world wars were under ______ years of age.

  1. 40

  2. 50

  3. 30

  4. 35


Correct Option: A

Blitzkrieg means a __________.

  1. Lightning warfare

  2. Trench warfare

  3. Submarine warfare

  4. Guerilla warfare


Correct Option: A

According to the census of $1921, 12$ and $13$ million people perished as a result of _______.

  1. First World War

  2. Epidemics

  3. Famines

  4. All the above


Correct Option: A

Which country was not a central power during the First World War? 

  1. Germany

  2. Ottoman Empire

  3. Bulgaria

  4. Italy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The central Powers during the First World War were Austria–Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Which peace accord marked the end of World War I?

  1. The Treaty of Versailles

  2. The Treaty of Berlin

  3. The Treaty of London

  4. The Treaty of Alexandropol

  5. The Treaty of Vereeniging


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 28 June 1919, The Great War( World War 1) came to an end , with signing of Treaty of Versailles, the treaty was signed in Hall of Mirrors , Versailles, France. This treaty was signed by Germany and many restrictions were held by the Triple Entente , on Germany's military and geography,and massive amount was to be paid, by Germany to the Triple Entente , this treaty is considered as a humiliation by the Germans and the injustice done to Germany , in this treaty is said to be one of the reasons of world war 2.

How much did Germany have to pay as war reparation charges according to the Treaty of Versailles?

  1. 3 Billion Dollars

  2. 13 Billion Dollars

  3. 23 Billion Dollars

  4. 33 Billion Dollars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

World War 1, came to end on 11 June. 1918 and Central Powers lost the war, and Germany was part of it, and in Treaty Of Versailles, 1919, many restrictions were imposed on Germany, Germany's military, their geography, Germany's colonies were taken by Entente and Germany also had to pay reparations of $33 billion dollars to the Entente for civilian damage that was caused.

Which of the following thing the German armed forces were not allowed to have after the treaty of Versailles?

  1. Armored Vehicles

  2. Submarines

  3. Aircrafts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

After the treaty of Versailles, the German Navy could have only ______ battleships.

  1. Four

  2. Six

  3. Ten

  4. Twelve


Correct Option: B

The Treaty of Versailles restricted the English forces to a level well below what they had been before the war.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
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