Quiz: World War I Causes and Early Battles

Challenge yourself! How well do you really know the events that led to World War I and the early battles? Find out now.

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what specific event sparked Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia? Video Reference:
"Austria-Hungary is understandably pissed about all this, and they think the Serbian government had s..."

Timestamp: 2:00

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Serbia refusing to pay debts to Austria-Hungary Serbia invading Bosnia Russia mobilizing its army

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

The video explains that Germany's initial war plan was to: Video Reference:
"So with this guy in charge Germany will send all its troops into France at Lightning speed while Rus..."

Timestamp: 3:30

Quickly defeat France then focus on Russia Invade Russia with a surprise attack Form an alliance with Britain against France Defend its borders and outlast its enemies

Q3 Beginner 1 pts

The speaker mentions that Germany's invasion of Belgium caused Britain to: Video Reference:
"Belgium is neutral but Germany wants to march 750 thousand troops through it to get around France's ..."

Timestamp: 4:30

True

False

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, what specific problem did the French army have at the start of the war? Video Reference:
"He's wearing a bright blue uniform with red trousers and do you know who else spotted him easily, to..."

Timestamp: 7:00

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Outdated uniforms that made soldiers easy to spot Lack of machine guns and artillery Slow marching in dense columns All of the above

Q5 Advanced 3 pts

The video states that trench warfare on the Western Front was characterized by: Video Reference:
"There would be months of fighting and the deaths of thousands in order to gain a few meters or kilom..."

Timestamp: 10:30

Quick and decisive battles Months of fighting to gain small amounts of land Soldiers living comfortably in the trenches Lack of artillery or machine gun fire

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Quiz: World War I Causes and Early Battles

According to the video, what specific event sparked Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia? Video Reference: "Austria-Hungary is understandably pissed about all this, and they think the Serbian government had s..." Timestamp: 2:00

The video explains that Germany's initial war plan was to: Video Reference: "So with this guy in charge Germany will send all its troops into France at Lightning speed while Rus..." Timestamp: 3:30

The speaker mentions that Germany's invasion of Belgium caused Britain to: Video Reference: "Belgium is neutral but Germany wants to march 750 thousand troops through it to get around France's ..." Timestamp: 4:30

According to the video, what specific problem did the French army have at the start of the war? Video Reference: "He's wearing a bright blue uniform with red trousers and do you know who else spotted him easily, to..." Timestamp: 7:00

The video states that trench warfare on the Western Front was characterized by: Video Reference: "There would be months of fighting and the deaths of thousands in order to gain a few meters or kilom..." Timestamp: 10:30