World War I and Marxist Theory Quiz
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What was a significant result of the workers' national consciousness during the potential war between imperialist competitors?

  • Workers revolted against their governments.
  • Workers unified under a class struggle.
  • Workers refused to fight each other.
  • Workers identified more with their nation than with their class. (correct)
  • According to Karl Marx, which stage of human history was expected to follow capitalism?

  • Feudalism
  • Socialism (correct)
  • Communism
  • Monarchy
  • Why did Karl Marx believe the socialist revolution would occur in Britain first rather than in Russia?

  • Britain had a more developed industrial base. (correct)
  • Russia had recently undergone a successful revolution.
  • Britain had a more autocratic government.
  • Russia was too advanced in serfdom.
  • What was a major issue facing the Russian army during World War I?

    <p>A large number of military casualties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alarming situation was reported by secret police in January 1917 regarding the Russian population?

    <p>Children were suffering from starvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Britain use to cut off Germany from international communication?

    <p>Underwater telegraph cables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of Britain's blockade on Germany during WWI?

    <p>Food scarcity in Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the state of the working class before the 19th century?

    <p>They existed under feudalism with no formal working class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of warfare is characterized by a lack of change and a war of attrition?

    <p>Trench warfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poisonous gas was used for the first time in 1915 during the Great War?

    <p>Mustard gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of the socialist internationalism movement in the 19th century?

    <p>To unite workers across international borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which influential text did Karl Marx co-write in 1848?

    <p>The Communist Manifesto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate number of men who fought in the Great War?

    <p>More than 70 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following empires collapsed at the end of World War I?

    <p>The Ottoman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions did battles of the Great War take place?

    <p>Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Dangerous and unhealthy conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern regarding non-white troops fighting in the Great War?

    <p>Concern for colonial subjects' perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the experience of colonial troops during the Great War challenge European superiority?

    <p>Through their treatment and conditions faced in warfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was founded in London to promote international worker unity?

    <p>International Workingmen's Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Britain command during the era of globalization in warfare?

    <p>Financial services and naval power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern did The Daily Mail express regarding the interaction of white women with colonial troops?

    <p>Fear of racial mixing and moral degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of Bosnia prior to Austro-Hungary's annexation in 1909?

    <p>It was administered by Austro-Hungary but still part of the Ottoman Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries formed a coalition to expel the Ottoman Empire from Europe during the Balkan Wars?

    <p>Serbia, Greece, and Bulgaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Black Hand play in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

    <p>They were directly responsible for planning the assassination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demand did Austria-Hungary make to Serbia in July 1914 following the assassination?

    <p>Accept Austrian supervision over their internal security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major rivalry is identified as a key origin of the war?

    <p>Anglo-German rivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Britain's main concern regarding Germany's military ambitions?

    <p>The establishment of a large German navy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Balkan Wars immediately following their conclusion?

    <p>Balkan states immediately waged war on each other for territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to the instability in Europe prior to World War I?

    <p>Political violence and assassinations were common.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the International Office of Public Hygiene established in 1907?

    <p>To systematically collect data on diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the etymology of the term 'quarantine'?

    <p>Originated in 14th century Venice for stopping the Black Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pandemic was exacerbated by World War I conditions?

    <p>Spanish Flu Pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the League of Nations Health Organization (LNHO) aim to manage health data?

    <p>By collecting, collating, and communicating data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant issue arose from the communication of health data by the LNHO?

    <p>Different health regulations in various jurisdictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major outcome of the Spanish Flu pandemic?

    <p>Death of 50-100 million people worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Sanitary Union Conferences initiated in response to outbreaks?

    <p>To establish international quarantine regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the League of Nations Health Organisation established?

    <p>1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major achievement of the Paris Peace Treaties in 1919?

    <p>The redistribution of territories among victors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted the May Fourth Movement in China in 1919?

    <p>Japan's retention of Shandong Peninsula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was prevented from meeting with President Wilson during the Paris Peace Conference?

    <p>WEB Du Bois</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause did Wilson block that had significant implications for racial equality?

    <p>Clause for racial equality in the League of Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the year 1919 signify in the context of global politics?

    <p>A surge in political movements and revolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Nguyen the Patriot's occupation before attempting to meet Wilson?

    <p>Kitchen assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Gandhi's approach to Western culture change in the 1920s?

    <p>He rejected Western culture and led the mass movement for Indian independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major outcome for empires in Europe as a result of World War I according to the Paris Peace Treaties?

    <p>Breaking apart of several empires</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge on Karl Marx's theories and the significant events of World War I. This quiz covers the implications of workers' consciousness, the impact of warfare strategies, and the conditions affecting the working class. Dive into the interconnectedness of political ideology and historical events during this tumultuous period.

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