World War (I & II) Online Test

1. What was the name of the German machine gun widely used during World War I, known for its high rate of fire and effectiveness in combat?

2. What was the name of the treaty signed between Russia and France in 1894, forming the basis of the Franco-Russian Alliance that later played a significant role in World War I?

3. Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II?

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

5. What was the term used to describe the German tactic of using large-scale air raids to demoralize civilian populations and damage morale during World War II?

6. Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?

7. What was the name of the military doctrine and strategy employed by Germany during World War II, emphasizing the use of swift and powerful attacks to quickly overwhelm the enemy?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. Which country was part of the Allied Powers and was one of the leading forces in the defeat of Nazi Germany, especially during the D-Day invasion and the subsequent liberation of France?

11. Which country was not a part of the Central Powers during World War I?

12. Which country's occupation of Manchuria in 1931 was a precursor to further aggression in Asia and contributed to the outbreak of World War II?

13. 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?

14. What was the name of the economic crisis that occurred in Europe after World War I, resulting in hyperinflation and widespread economic instability?

15. Which country issued the "Blank Check" to Austria-Hungary, signaling its unconditional support in the event of war following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

16. Which battle, fought in 1916, is known for the extensive use of poison gas by both sides and resulted in a strategic victory for the Central Powers?

17. Which battle, fought from 1916 to 1917, was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War I, resulting in over one million casualties?

18. What term was used to describe the women who served in the British military services during World War II, performing various roles such as mechanics, drivers, and radio operators?

19. Which social and cultural changes, including increased urbanization and shifts in gender roles, were accelerated by the experiences of World War I?

20. Which alliance system, created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributed to the complicated web of alliances that played a role in the outbreak of World War I?

21. Which country's entry into World War I in 1915 helped shift the balance of power in favor of the Allied Powers?

22. Who was the British Field Marshal and Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the later stages of World War I, known for his leadership in the Middle Eastern theatre of the war?

23. What was the name of the diplomatic agreement between Italy, France, and the United Kingdom, marking Italy's entry into World War I on the side of the Allied Powers?

24. Which country granted women the right to vote during or shortly after World War I, as a recognition of their contributions to the war effort and their increased participation in society?

25. What was the term used to describe the Nazi policy of annexing territories inhabited by German-speaking people, which was used to justify the expansion of Germany's borders before and during World War II?

26. Which countries were part of the Triple Entente during World War I?

27. Which battle is known for the use of the "Hindenburg Line," a fortified German defensive position during World War I?

28. Which organization played a crucial role in the recruitment and deployment of women into various roles within the U.S. military during World War II?

29. 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?

30. What was the term used to describe the series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide?