World War (I & II) Online Test

1. Which treaty, signed in 1919, formally ended World War I and imposed heavy penalties and restrictions on Germany, leading to significant economic and political repercussions?

2. Which battle is known for the first use of tanks in warfare, with the British introducing these armored vehicles on a large scale for the first time?

3. Which ocean liner was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, leading to a significant loss of civilian lives and drawing the United States closer to entering the war?

4. Which country was part of the Allied Powers and was known for its significant contribution to the Allied victory, especially in the Eastern Front against Nazi Germany?

5. Which battle is known for the extensive use of trench warfare during World War I?

6. Who was the British nurse known for her contributions to the field of modern nursing and her efforts in providing medical assistance to soldiers during World War I?

7. Which type of gas mask, widely used by soldiers during World War I, provided protection against the chemical warfare agents used on the battlefield?

8. What was the long-term impact of World War I on the global economy, leading to a period of economic instability and financial challenges in many countries?

9. Which battle marked the beginning of the end for the Central Powers and the eventual Allied victory in World War I?

10. Which global pandemic, occurring during and after World War I, resulted in the widespread infection and deaths of millions of people worldwide?

11. Which Italian Prime Minister led Italy's entry into World War I on the side of the Allies, playing a significant role in the Italian war effort?

12. What was the name of the major Soviet military operation conducted in 1944, resulting in the encirclement and destruction of the German Army Group Centre, and leading to the liberation of Belarus?

13. What was the name of the telegram intercepted by the British, sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States during World War I?

14. Which American soldier led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I and later served as the 34th President of the United States?

15. Who was the last monarch of the German Empire and the King of Prussia, who abdicated the throne in 1918 following Germany's defeat in World War I?

16. Which battle is known for the British forces' successful repulsion of the German Spring Offensive in 1918, marking a turning point in World War I?

17. Which type of trench mortar, used by the Allied forces during World War I, was known for its portability and its effectiveness against enemy trenches?

18. What was the name of the British innovation used to detect and track aircraft, particularly during the Battle of Britain, playing a crucial role in the defense of the United Kingdom?

19. Which battle, fought between the Soviet Union and Finland in 1939-1940, resulted in Soviet territorial gains and the expulsion of Finland from the war, while also leading to Finland joining the Axis powers later in World War II?

20. Which country's entry into World War I on the side of the Allies led to a significant shift in the balance of power, eventually contributing to the defeat of the Central Powers?

21. Which battle, fought between 1915 and 1916, was one of the longest and most brutal battles of World War I, resulting in heavy casualties for both the French and German forces?

22. What were the technological advancements and innovations that emerged during World War I, leading to changes in communication, transportation, and manufacturing processes in civilian life?

23. Which battle is known for the first use of chemical weapons on a large scale during World War I?

24. Which event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe, as Germany invaded Poland in 1939?

25. Which propaganda campaign was initiated by the British government during World War II to boost the morale of the public and encourage resilience during the air raids?

26. What was the name of the women's suffrage amendment that was proposed but not initially passed during World War I in the United States, eventually being ratified in 1920?

27. Which battle, fought in 1916, was a major Central Powers victory on the Eastern Front, resulting in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army?

28. Who served as the President of the United States during most of World War II, leading the country through the Great Depression and the conflict?

29. What was the term used to describe the boundary that separated the communist states of Eastern Europe from the non-communist states of Western Europe during the Cold War?

30. Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during most of World War II?