30 Questions
Which region was annexed by Austria-Hungary, leading to the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Bosnia-Herzegovina
What was the date of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
June 28, 1914
Which country withdrew from the war in 1917 due to the October Revolution?
Russia
What was the date of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?
June 28, 1919
Who outlined the 14 points in early 1918?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was the German Emperor who was dethroned during the revolution in Germany?
Wilhem II
What was the amount of money Germany was asked to pay as compensation?
33 billion dollars
What was the duration of time Germany was required to supply coal to France, Belgium, and Italy?
10 years
Which of the following was NOT one of the points of the Treaty of Versailles?
The German monarchy should be restored
What was the consequence of the Treaty of Versailles' failure to resolve the underlying issues that led to war?
It fueled the ultra-nationalist sentiment that led to the rise of Adolf Hitler
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles' point about Alsace-Lorraine?
To return Alsace-Lorraine to France
Which of the following was one of the goals of the Treaty of Versailles?
To reduce arms in the name of public safety
When did Germany surrender to the Soviet Union at Stalingrad?
February 1943
What event prompted Harry Truman to sanction the use of an atomic bomb against Japan?
The fears of fierce resistance and massive casualties
Which city was the capital of Germany?
Berlin
Who killed himself on 30 April 1945?
Hitler
What was celebrated on 8 May 1945?
VE (Victory in Europe) day
When was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
6 August 1945
What was the outcome of the League of Nations established in 1919?
It was ineffective due to lack of military power
What was the impact of the Great Depression of 1929 on governments?
It led to the rise of totalitarian and imperialist governments
What was the main promise of Fascism according to Benito Mussolini?
To minister to peoples' wants more effectively than democracy
What was the primary goal of Adolf Hitler's Nazi party?
To restore German wealth and glory
What was the consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
It led to the spread of Ultra-Nationalism in Germany
What was Japan's goal in Asia during the interwar period?
To expand aggressively and control a sphere of influence in the Pacific
Which two countries replaced Britain and France as superpowers?
USA and the USSR
What led to Britain and France losing their colonies?
Decolonisation
What was the purpose of the United Nations Organisation?
To maintain peace and facilitate international cooperation
What was the result of the Potsdam conference?
The division of Germany and Berlin into four zones
What was the purpose of the Bretton Woods Conference?
To make arrangements for the post-war world
Why did Britain look to its colonies for support after World War II?
To maintain their status as a world power
Test your knowledge on the events leading up to World War I, including the unification of Germany, the assassination of Francis Ferdinand, and the formation of alliances between European nations. Learn about the roles of France, Austria-Hungary, and Serbia in the conflict.
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