World War I: The Spark That Ignited a Global Conflict

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

What was the immediate trigger for 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 desire to build a large navy France's demand to regain territory lost to Germany Russia's support for Serbian independence

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

True or False: Germany had a plan to quickly defeat France and then turn its attention to Russia. Video Reference:
"So with this guy in charge Germany will send all its troops into France at Lightning speed while Rus..."

Timestamp: 3:00

True

False

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

Which of the following factors contributed to the outbreak of World War I? Video Reference:
"France wanted some stuff back that Germany had taken from it, Germany wanted to take more of EVERYON..."

Timestamp: 1:00

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Tensions between the major European powers Technological advancements in military weapons Desire for colonial expansion Efforts to maintain a balance of power

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

Why did Germany decide to invade Belgium? Video Reference:
"Germany can't waste any time fighting them so Germany decides to go around them. Through Belgium. Be..."

Timestamp: 3:30

To gain a strategic advantage over France To punish Belgium for its neutrality To secure a trade route to the sea To prevent Russia from invading Germany

Q5 Advanced 3 pts

True or False: The United States remained neutral throughout World War I. Video Reference:
"There's also a large population of ethnic Germans living in the United States and when the war first..."

Timestamp: 4:30

True

False

Q6 Advanced 3 pts

Which of the following factors contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front? Video Reference:
"The Allies launch a counter-attack, so the Germans dig into defensive positions. The Allies do the s..."

Timestamp: 4:00

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The development of trench warfare The use of new military technologies The inability of either side to gain a decisive advantage The reluctance of the United States to get involved

Q7 Beginner 1 pts

What was the role of the Austro-Hungarian army in the early stages of the war? Video Reference:
"Austria-Hungary constantly ignores Germany's advice, ...and then comes running back to Germany whene..."

Timestamp: 5:00

They quickly defeated Serbia They constantly ignored Germany's advice They were able to defend against the Russian invasion They were the most effective of the Central Powers

Q8 Advanced 3 pts

Which of the following best describes the conditions experienced by soldiers in the trenches during World War I? Video Reference:
"Living in the trenches was hard work, too. Corpses, mud that could swallow you whole, pools of poiso..."

Timestamp: 4:30

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Comfortable and well-supplied Dangerous and psychologically taxing Relatively safe and uneventful Focused on rapid advances and decisive battles

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World War I: The Spark That Ignited a Global Conflict

What was the immediate trigger for 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

True or False: Germany had a plan to quickly defeat France and then turn its attention to Russia. Video Reference: "So with this guy in charge Germany will send all its troops into France at Lightning speed while Rus..." Timestamp: 3:00

Which of the following factors contributed to the outbreak of World War I? Video Reference: "France wanted some stuff back that Germany had taken from it, Germany wanted to take more of EVERYON..." Timestamp: 1:00

Why did Germany decide to invade Belgium? Video Reference: "Germany can't waste any time fighting them so Germany decides to go around them. Through Belgium. Be..." Timestamp: 3:30

True or False: The United States remained neutral throughout World War I. Video Reference: "There's also a large population of ethnic Germans living in the United States and when the war first..." Timestamp: 4:30

Which of the following factors contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front? Video Reference: "The Allies launch a counter-attack, so the Germans dig into defensive positions. The Allies do the s..." Timestamp: 4:00

What was the role of the Austro-Hungarian army in the early stages of the war? Video Reference: "Austria-Hungary constantly ignores Germany's advice, ...and then comes running back to Germany whene..." Timestamp: 5:00

Which of the following best describes the conditions experienced by soldiers in the trenches during World War I? Video Reference: "Living in the trenches was hard work, too. Corpses, mud that could swallow you whole, pools of poiso..." Timestamp: 4:30

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What was the immediate trigger for 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

True or False: Germany had a plan to quickly defeat France and then turn its attention to Russia. Video Reference:
"So with this guy in charge Germany will send all its troops into France at Lightning speed while Rus..."

Timestamp: 3:00

Which of the following factors contributed to the outbreak of World War I? Video Reference:
"France wanted some stuff back that Germany had taken from it, Germany wanted to take more of EVERYON..."

Timestamp: 1:00

Why did Germany decide to invade Belgium? Video Reference:
"Germany can't waste any time fighting them so Germany decides to go around them. Through Belgium. Be..."

Timestamp: 3:30

True or False: The United States remained neutral throughout World War I. Video Reference:
"There's also a large population of ethnic Germans living in the United States and when the war first..."

Timestamp: 4:30

Which of the following factors contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front? Video Reference:
"The Allies launch a counter-attack, so the Germans dig into defensive positions. The Allies do the s..."

Timestamp: 4:00

What was the role of the Austro-Hungarian army in the early stages of the war? Video Reference:
"Austria-Hungary constantly ignores Germany's advice, ...and then comes running back to Germany whene..."

Timestamp: 5:00

Which of the following best describes the conditions experienced by soldiers in the trenches during World War I? Video Reference:
"Living in the trenches was hard work, too. Corpses, mud that could swallow you whole, pools of poiso..."

Timestamp: 4:30