Quiz: World War I Origins and Early Trench Warfare

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what specific event sparked the start of World War I? Video Reference:
"Some assassins were waiting for him along the way and threw bombs at his car, but they missed and bl..."

Timestamp: 2:00

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Germany's invasion of France Russia's declaration of war on Austria-Hungary Britain's alliance with France

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

The video explains that Germany's initial war strategy 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 the help of Austria-Hungary Form an alliance with Britain against France Defend its borders and outlast the Allies

Q3 Beginner 1 pts

The speaker mentions that Germany invaded which neutral country to bypass French defenses? Video Reference:
"Belgium is neutral but Germany wants to march 750 thousand troops through it to get around France's ..."

Timestamp: 4:30

Belgium Netherlands Switzerland Luxembourg

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, Russia surprised Germany by: Video Reference:
"Russia is ready for war and way earlier than expected...."

Timestamp: 6:00

Mobilizing its troops much faster than expected Allying with Austria-Hungary against Germany Launching a naval attack on German ports Signing a separate peace treaty with France

Q5 Beginner 1 pts

The video describes trench warfare as involving: Video Reference:
"Living in the trenches was hard work, too. Corpses, mud that could swallow you whole, pools of poiso..."

Timestamp: 9:00

Select all correct answers

Massive artillery bombardments Waves of attacking infantry Muddy and unsanitary living conditions Battles over small amounts of land

Q6 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, the French army initially wore bright blue and red uniforms. Video Reference:
"He's wearing a bright blue uniform with red trousers and do you know who else spotted him easily, to..."

Timestamp: 7:30

True

False

Q7 Advanced 3 pts

The video claims that at the start of the war, Austria-Hungary: Video Reference:
"Austria-Hungary constantly ignores Germany's advice, ...and then comes running back to Germany whene..."

Timestamp: 7:00

Select all correct answers

Ignored military advice from its German allies Easily defeated the much smaller Serbian army Fought effectively against Russian forces Coordinated well with Germany on the Western front

Q8 Intermediate 2 pts

The speaker states that U.S. President Woodrow Wilson tried to get the warring nations to negotiate peace. Video Reference:
"The US President Woodrow Wilson sees himself as a bit of a Jesus figure and spends most of the war t..."

Timestamp: 5:30

True

False

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Quiz: World War I Origins and Early Trench Warfare

According to the video, what specific event sparked the start of World War I? Video Reference: "Some assassins were waiting for him along the way and threw bombs at his car, but they missed and bl..." Timestamp: 2:00

The video explains that Germany's initial war strategy 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 invaded which neutral country to bypass French defenses? 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, Russia surprised Germany by: Video Reference: "Russia is ready for war and way earlier than expected...." Timestamp: 6:00

The video describes trench warfare as involving: Video Reference: "Living in the trenches was hard work, too. Corpses, mud that could swallow you whole, pools of poiso..." Timestamp: 9:00

According to the video, the French army initially wore bright blue and red uniforms. Video Reference: "He's wearing a bright blue uniform with red trousers and do you know who else spotted him easily, to..." Timestamp: 7:30

The video claims that at the start of the war, Austria-Hungary: Video Reference: "Austria-Hungary constantly ignores Germany's advice, ...and then comes running back to Germany whene..." Timestamp: 7:00

The speaker states that U.S. President Woodrow Wilson tried to get the warring nations to negotiate peace. Video Reference: "The US President Woodrow Wilson sees himself as a bit of a Jesus figure and spends most of the war t..." Timestamp: 5:30