This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > History > Class 12 History Chapter 6 The First World War – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 History Chapter 6 The First World War Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The contraction of the British Empire was started by the First World War, but accelerated by the Second. Assess the validity of this view with reference to the years 1914 to 1947. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Which of the following was NOT a rival of Austria-Hungary? A) France. B) Germany. C) Russia. D) Italy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Germany. 3. What did the Czech censors remove from Jan Konupek's letters? A) Comments about potato shortages. B) Personal anecdotes. C) Political opinions. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comments about potato shortages. 4. The year Europe was divided into two main alliances A) 1905. B) 1910. C) 1914. D) 1907. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1907. 5. Why did European leaders reject most of Wilson's Fourteen Points? A) They sought retribution against Germany. B) They agreed with Wilson's ideas but lacked resources. C) They preferred to focus on economic recovery. D) They wanted to avoid future wars. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They sought retribution against Germany. 6. What does it mean by 'No Man's Land'? A) Area of unoccupied land between the opposing sets of trenches. B) No human live there. C) A football type field. D) A land where two countries meet and set an agreement before starting the war. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Area of unoccupied land between the opposing sets of trenches. 7. Who deserves more blame for escalating the July Crisis, Austria-Hungary or Germany, given Austria-Hungary acted decisively with German support? A) Austria-Hungary, for issuing an ultimatum intended to be rejected and bombarding Belgrade. B) Germany, because it stayed neutral throughout the crisis. C) Both were equally blameless because the assassination forced war automatically. D) Serbia, because it declared war on Austria-Hungary first. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Austria-Hungary, for issuing an ultimatum intended to be rejected and bombarding Belgrade. 8. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were all a part of the A) Central Powers. B) Allied Powers. C) Axis Powers. D) Neutral Powers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Powers. 9. Why was nationalism a cause for a world war? A) The countries of Europe wanted to prove they were superior to one another. B) To gain access to resources and expand their territories. C) To create a unified government among the countries. D) Countries tried to work together but small disagreements got in the way of progress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The countries of Europe wanted to prove they were superior to one another. 10. Who was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip? A) Archduke Franz Ferdinand. B) Kaiser Wilhelm II. C) Tsar Nicholas II. D) King George V. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 11. France, Britain, and Russia were part of the Triple Entente. A) These countries were neutral during World War I. B) These countries were part of the League of Nations. C) These countries formed the Triple Entente. D) These countries were part of the Axis Powers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) These countries formed the Triple Entente. 12. Which was not a cause of WW1? A) Imperialism. B) Militarism. C) Isolationism. D) Nationalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Isolationism. 13. What was the impact of the war on the home front? A) Increased mobilization of civilians and worsening living conditions. B) Improved economic stability and job opportunities. C) Decreased government involvement in daily life. D) Enhanced social services and community support. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Increased mobilization of civilians and worsening living conditions. 14. What were the alliances and rivalries among European powers during the First World War? A) Allies and Axis. B) Allies and Central Powers. C) Entente and Triple Alliance. D) Axis and Allies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Allies and Central Powers. 15. What was the purpose of the Munitions of Work Act? A) To reduce working hours. B) To stop women from working in factories. C) To increase wages for all workers. D) To create an economy geared towards war. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To create an economy geared towards war. 16. What was Article X of the League of Nations covenant? A) It required the U.S. to declare war on aggressor nations. B) It called for the U.S. to respect the territorial integrity of member states. C) It allowed nations to withdraw from the League at any time. D) It guaranteed freedom of the seas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It called for the U.S. to respect the territorial integrity of member states. 17. When was the Archduke assassinated? A) 28th July 1918. B) 24th July 1917. C) 28th June 1914. D) 25th December 1914. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 28th June 1914. 18. Which technology had a significant impact on the First World War? A) Tanks. B) Airplanes. C) Submarines. D) Machine guns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tanks. 19. What did Germany try to test during the diplomatic crises in Morocco in 1905 and 1911? A) Russian influence. B) British naval power. C) Austro-Hungarian strength. D) Entente resolve. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Entente resolve. 20. Fill in the blank:Only 1/3 of war expenditure was covered by taxation, remainder was borrowed-mostly from USA. Britain entered the war a creditor and left a debtor nation ..... replaced City of London as world's premier financial centre. A) New York. B) Tokyo. C) Berlin. D) Paris. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New York. 21. Which country did not join the League of Nations? A) America. B) Britain. C) Italy. D) France. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) America. 22. What was the impact of the war on the economy of the Central Powers? A) Severe economic difficulties due to blockades and loss of territories. B) Economic growth due to increased military production. C) Minimal impact as resources were well managed. D) Strengthened trade relations with neutral countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Severe economic difficulties due to blockades and loss of territories. 23. To prevent loss or waste A) Conserve. B) Nationalism. C) Torpedo. D) Offensive. E) Treason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conserve. 24. Which of the following was a key reason for the creation of the Schlieffen Plan? A) Concern about the Entente Cordiale creating a combined threat from France, Britain and Russia. B) A desire to support Belgian independence against France. C) Germany's reliance on a purely defensive strategy. D) The success of previous German invasions of Russia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concern about the Entente Cordiale creating a combined threat from France, Britain and Russia. 25. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Gallipoli Campaign for Australia? A) A sense of national identity. B) Strengthened ties with Germany. C) Victory over the Ottoman Empire. D) Acquisition of new territories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sense of national identity. 26. True or false? One of the causes of WWI was the fact that the European countries believed war was a sensible way to settle disagreements. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Who returned to India in January 1915 and advocated for Satyagraha? A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah. B) Jawaharlal Nehru. C) Subhas Chandra Bose. D) Mahatma Gandhi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mahatma Gandhi. 28. How did the competition for colonies contribute to the tensions in Europe? A) Competition for colonies had no impact on the tensions in Europe. B) Competition for colonies led to the unification of European powers. C) Competition for colonies led to rivalries and conflicts between European powers. D) Competition for colonies led to increased cooperation and peace between European powers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Competition for colonies led to rivalries and conflicts between European powers. 29. What was the name of the leader whose assassination led to the outbreak of the First World War? A) Archduke Franz Ferdinand. B) Archduke Franz Joseph. C) Archduke Franz Alfred. D) Archduke Paul von Hindenburg. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 30. What percentage of Britain's GDP was spent on the war effort between 1915 and 1918? A) Less than 10%. B) About 15%. C) Exactly 20%. D) More than 25%. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) More than 25%. 31. Which of the following was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles? A) It led to the end of colonialism. B) It led to the start of World War II. C) It led to the establishment of democracy in Germany. D) It led to the creation of the United Nations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It led to the start of World War II. 32. Bismarck introduced many social reforms in Germany because he wanted to A) Fulfill the state's obligation to its people. B) Win votes for reelection. C) Avoid a socialist revolution. D) Move the country towards democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Avoid a socialist revolution. 33. What did Seale Hayne Military Hospital claim it could do in a few hours? A) Cure Shellshock. B) Win the Euros. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cure Shellshock. 34. President Woodrow Wilson said that his Fourteen Points would provide a framework for A) Punishing aggressor nations. B) A lasting and just peace. C) Expanding colonial empires. D) Determining war reparations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A lasting and just peace. 35. What does the M in M.A.I.N stand for? A) Missiles. B) Money. C) Martialism. D) Militarism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Militarism. 36. Which nation allied with Russia in response to Germany's actions, despite their ideological differences? A) Austria-Hungary. B) Italy. C) Britain. D) France. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) France. 37. How did the First World War contribute to the rise of independence movements in the British colonies? A) It suppressed independence movements. B) It had no effect on independence movements. C) It encouraged independence movements. D) It led to immediate independence for all colonies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It encouraged independence movements. 38. What was the fate of the Lusitania according to the report? A) It was saved. B) It was sunk. C) It was repaired. D) It was abandoned. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It was sunk. 39. What event marked the armistice that ended World War I? A) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles. B) The sinking of the Lusitania. C) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. D) The ringing of the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The ringing of the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. 40. Who led the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans? A) The Sultan of Oman. B) The Sharif of Baghdad. C) The King of Jordan. D) The Sharif of Mecca. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Sharif of Mecca. 41. Why did Rasputin become close to the royal family? A) He had lots of money. B) He was handsome. C) He could heal Alexie's hemophilia. D) He was such a good bloke. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He could heal Alexie's hemophilia. 42. Which statement best summarizes the passage? A) World War I had little effect on American society. B) The United States relied on propaganda, laws, and public support to fight World War I. C) German-Americans were the only group affected by the war. D) President Wilson opposed efforts to raise money for the war. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The United States relied on propaganda, laws, and public support to fight World War I. 43. TRUE or FALSE:The National War Labor Board settled disputes between management and workers while America was involved in WWI. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 44. The war began on 3rd August 1914 when ..... A) French troops invaded Belgium. B) German troops invaded Belgium. C) Italian troops invaded Belgium. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) German troops invaded Belgium. 45. Activities:Which country took the lead in the use of aeroplanes during the First World War? A) France. B) Germany. C) Britain. D) Russia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) France. 46. What was the name of the British organization established in 1914 for war propaganda? A) Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. B) War Propaganda Bureau. C) Committee on Public Information. D) Department of Enemy Propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) War Propaganda Bureau. 47. In the acronym M.A.I.N., what does the letter M stand for regarding causes of World War I? A) Militarism. B) Mercantilism. C) Mobilization. D) Monarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Militarism. 48. By 1918, the nations involved in World War I agreed to stop fighting. the war officially ended in 1919 with the Treaty of Versailles. Allied leaders used this treaty to A) Give colonies to Germany. B) Return land in France to Germany. C) Punish Germany for starting the war. D) Force France to pay money to Germany. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Punish Germany for starting the war. 49. What was the term applied to the developing of a nation's armed forces and using their armies and navies as a tool of diplomacy? A) Militarism. B) Imperialism. C) Nationalism. D) Nativism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Militarism. 50. What was a significant reason for Britain entering the First World War? A) To gain control of German colonies. B) To observe the conflict from a distance. C) To protect its large navy and trade interests. D) To support Russian expansion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To protect its large navy and trade interests. 51. The land between the trenches was called? A) No mans land. B) Danger zone. C) The gap. D) The empty quarter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No mans land. 52. What was the main reason for the Austro-Hungarian annexation of Bosnia in 1908? A) To gain access to the Mediterranean Sea. B) To upset Russia and Serbian nationalists. C) To expand its empire and influence in the Balkans. D) To create a buffer zone against Ottoman expansion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To expand its empire and influence in the Balkans. 53. In a peaceful way countries should resolve conflicts A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 54. Which treaty officially blamed Germany for the war? A) Treaty of London. B) Treaty of Paris. C) Treaty of Berlin. D) Treaty of Versailles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Treaty of Versailles. 55. Which group was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? A) The Black Hand. B) The Red Army. C) The Serbian Government. D) The Young Turks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Black Hand. 56. Which three countries were members of the Triple Entente? A) Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. B) Britain, France and Russia. C) Britain, Germany and Italy. D) France, Russia and Austria-Hungary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Britain, France and Russia. 57. What was the outcome of the Battle of Megiddo? A) It resulted in the capture of Berlin. B) It was the first battle to use chemical weapons. C) It led to the collapse of Ottoman Turkish forces. D) It marked the end of trench warfare. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It led to the collapse of Ottoman Turkish forces. 58. Following World War One, which nation was set on regaining its power and dominance? A) France. B) USA. C) Germany. D) Great Britain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Germany. 59. What was the impact of the war on the Middle East? A) Redrawing of borders and the creation of new states. B) Increased trade relations between countries. C) Strengthening of existing alliances. D) A decrease in regional conflicts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Redrawing of borders and the creation of new states. 60. In which battle were the Germans pushed back from Paris? A) Mons. B) Ypres. C) Marne. D) Flanders. 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