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Understanding World War I: Key Events and Figures (1914-1918)

This review explores critical events and concepts of World War I, known as the Great War (1914-1918). It discusses the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip, the two major alliances: the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) and the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia). Learn about key military strategies, including the Schlieffen Plan, significant battles like the Battle of the Marne, and the rise of total war including concepts like militarism, nationalism, and imperialism. Gain insights into pivotal figures such as Czar Nicholas II and Woodrow Wilson.

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Understanding World War I: Key Events and Figures (1914-1918)

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  1. World War I review The Great War, 1914-1918

  2. What was the name of the group that conspired to assassinate Archduke Francis Ferdinand?

  3. Who was the “Black Hand”?

  4. What three nations made the Triple Alliance?

  5. What are Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?

  6. What alliance was formed by Great Britain, France and Russia?

  7. What was the Triple Entente?

  8. These were councils composed of representatives from the workers and soldiers in Russia.

  9. What are Dumas?

  10. This was the Red secret police.

  11. What is the Cheka?

  12. World War I was a ___, meaning that it involved a complete mobilization of resources and people. • Modern conflict • Mobile conflict • Trench war • Total war

  13. Answer: D World War I was a total war.

  14. True or False. France came to the 1919 peace talks prepared to help Germany recover.

  15. False. They wanted REVENGE!

  16. Name the assassin of Archduke Ferdinand.

  17. Who is Gavrilo Princip?

  18. Agreements or promises to defend and help another country.

  19. What are alliances?

  20. Trying to build up an Empire.

  21. What is Imperialism?

  22. Building up armed forces, getting ready for war.

  23. What is Militarism?

  24. Having pride in your country, willing to defend it.

  25. What is Nationalism?

  26. These two French territories were lost to the Germans in 1871 and caused much resentment.

  27. What are Alsace and Lorraine?

  28. Capital city where the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand took place.

  29. What is Sarajevo, Serbia?

  30. Name three WWI battles. (3 Points!)

  31. Any Three: Ypres (west) Marne (west) Somme (First and Second) Masurian Lakes (east) Cambrai (Italy) Jutland (sea) Tannenberg (east)

  32. This country came to the aid of Serbia when Austria declared war against her.

  33. Who is Russia?

  34. Name the military strategy for fighting a two-front war in Europe. Defeat the French first and then turn east.

  35. What is the Schlieffen Plan?

  36. The German advance toward Paris was halted at • The Battle of Marne • The Battle of Tannenburg • The French-Belgian border • The German-Belgian border.

  37. Answer: A Battle of Marne

  38. Who was the Czar of Russia during WWI?

  39. Who is Czar Nicholas Romanov?

  40. He became the leader of the Bolsheviks, a party dedicated to violent revolution.

  41. Who is Vladimir Lenin?

  42. Who became the spokesperson for a new world order based on democracy and international cooperation? • Woodrow Wilson • Rosa Luxemburg • Karl Liebknecht • Georges Clemenceau

  43. Answer: A Woodrow Wilson

  44. Name given for a German submarine.

  45. What is a u-boat?

  46. This British passenger ship was torpedoed by a German sub in the Atlantic.

  47. What is the Lusitania?

  48. Austria-Hungary feared that Serbia would • Create a large Slavic state. • Kill Archduke Ferdinand. • Invade Russia • Invade Germany

  49. Answer: A Create a large Slavic state.

  50. Germany viewed the Russian czar’s full mobilization of the army as an • Act of kindness • Act of bad judgment • Act of war • Act of support for Austria-Hungary

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