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MODERN WORLD HISTORY
Unit 6
World War I and the Russian Revolution
TEST
Spring 2016
Spring 2016Directions: This is an open-book and notes take-home test. You may use your textbook and any notes pertaining
toUnit 6. You may use the Internet and other reference books. You may work cooperatively with other students.
However any essay or constructed response must be in your own words-the same or similar responses will
be invalidated and you will receive no credit for that portion of the test
Value:
Merit: Your grade will be the percentage of your correct responses over 125. There are 65 selected response questions valued at 1 point each. There are also 4 essays valued at 20 points each for a total of 80 points. -see Part 2 for details. The total points you could earn on this test is 145.
Honors: Your grade will be the percentage of your correct responses over 145. There are 65 selected response questions valued at 1 point each. There are also 4 essays valued at 20 points each for a total of 80 points. -see Part 2 for details. The total points you could earn on this test is 145.
Question book instructions: If you are given a physical copy of the quiz-Fill out the pink or yellow quiz book question sheet completely. Make sure you use your first and last names. You will lose 10 points for failure to follow instructions –“FTFI”
Scantron instructions: Read and follow instructions on the scantron carefully.
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b. NAME: Make sure you use you first and last names. Also list your seat number and the color of your test book (Pink or Yellow or White) EXAMPLE: “Anthony Ramienski Seat 14 Yellow”(online version –write “online”)
c. Subject is “MWH Unit 6 WWI Test” Write this in word for word exactly.
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marks or mutilation. NOTE: If you discover a question with no correct answers-bubble in "E" on scantron
and provide typed explanation-hand in explanation in with your scantron.Again failure to follow instructions
concerning the scantron will result in a 5 point penalty.-“FTFI”
Issue Date: Friday, 13 May 2016
Early Bird Credit: will only be given in class Monday, 16 May 2016 -+5 points. Early credit will not be
assignedafter 7 December2015. Credit will not be assigned unless scantron and essays are turned in together.
Due dates:
The test must be turned in complete-SSR and Essays. Test will be given a zero until essays are
completed and turned in for grading.
This test is due by 2: 30 pm on Monday, 23 May 2016.
If not turned in by 2: 30 pm on Tuesday, 24 May 2016, -40 points off of final grade
If not turned in by 2: 30 pm on Wednesday, 25 May 2016, -50 points off of final grade
Exceptions to due date and penalties for missing the submission date must be worked out one on one in advance
with Mr. Ramienski.TURN THE PAGE AND BEGIN>
Part 1: Geography
Directions:Examine the map. Turn the page and answer the questions. There is only one correct answer per question.
Value: 10 points; each question is worth 1 point.
1. What was the site of the Battle of Gallipoli, the British attempt to capture the Dardanelles, the Bosporus and open up a
supply line to Russia?
a. Point 1b. Point 2c. Point 4d. Point 6
2. Which neutral nation was invaded by Germany in August 1914?
a. Point 3 b. Point 5c. Point 10d. Point 15
3. Which Empire controlled Bosnia in 1914?
a. Point 5b. Point 7c. Point 9d. Point 12
4. What was the approximate location of the sinking of theLusitania by a German U Boat?
a. Point 2 b. Point 6 c. Point 11d. Point 12
5. Where was the general location of the British naval blockade of Germany?
a. Point 4b. Point 6 c. Point 11d. Point 12
6. What was the general location of the Battles of the Somme and Verdun?
a. Point 3b. Point 10c. Point 11d. Point 16
7. Where was the location of Germany’s Islamic partner?
a. Point 5b. Point 9c. Point 10d. Point 13
8. What key Mediterranean land and sea power helped to keep Britain’s lifeline to India open?
a. Point 5 b. Point 7c. Point 9d. Point 14
9. Which nation saw itself as the protector of the Slavic Peoples?
a. Point 5 b. Point 7 c. Point 9d. Point 12
10. Where was the location of the “October Revolution”?
a. Point 5 b. Point 7c. Point 9d. Point 12
Part 2: Key Personalities
Directions: Answer each question. Value: 5 points; each question is worth 1 point.
11. Who was the Commander of the American Military Forces in France during 1918?
a. General Foch b. General Haig c. General Eisenhowerd. General Pershing
12. Who was the French Prime Minister known as “The Tiger”?
a. Harold Nicholson b. George LeBeufc. Georges Clemenceau d. David Georges
Examine the following picture:
#1#2#3 #4
13. What is the collective name often applied to these men?
a. The Four Partnersb. The Big Fourc. The Entente Four d. The League of Four
14. What is the name of the member of this group pictured above at #3?
a. David Lloyd Georgeb. Vittorio Orlandoc. Georges Clemenceaud. Woodrow Wilson
15. Which Bolshevik believed that the Russian Revolution would only be successful if it were conducted in first in Russia then exported to the rest of Europe?
a. Lenin b. Stalinc. Trotskyd. Engels
Part 3: Key Vocabulary
Directions: Answer each question. Value: 5 points. Each question is worth 1 point.
16. What constituted the policy of “unrestricted submarine warfare”?
a. Attacking warships without warning. c. Attacking any and all shipping without warning.
b. Attacking warships if attacked first d. Attacking enemy combatant surface vessels without warning
17. Whichpeace treaty officially ended World War I?
a. Treaty of Versailles, 1919b. Treaty of Berlinc. The London Treaty d. The Treaty of Paris, 1919
18. Which underlying cause played upon anti-German feelings in the United States and led
the United States to declare war on Germany in April of 1917?
a. The sinking of the Lusitaniac. The Assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
b. The Zimmerman Telegram d. The Mexican Revolution and on going instability
19. Which two nations signed the treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1917?
a. Germany and Swedenb. Germany and Austriac. Germany and Russia d. France and Russia
20. What does “Soviet” mean?
a. Ministry b. Council c. Democracy b. Dictatorship
Part 4: Propaganda and Persuasion
Directions: Answer each question. Value: 10 points. Each question is worth 1 point.
Examine “Poster A”and answer questions 21 to 24.
Poster “A”
Artist: Henry Raleigh, 1880-1945
Title: Halt the Hun! : Buy U.S. Government Bonds, Third Liberty Loan.
Date: 1918.
Larger Version on page 11
21. Which of the following best describes how the Germans were portrayed in this poster?
a. As honorable soldiersc. As cruel barbarians
b. As noble protectors d . As compassionate heroes
Examine the following list of Propaganda Poster attributes or techniques:
a. Demonizationb. Emotional Appealc. Name calling d. Patriotic Appeals
e. Half-truths or lies f. Catchy slogans g. Evocative or eye catching visualsh. Humor
22. Which of the following techniques were used in Poster A?
a. Techniques a, b, d, g b. Techniques a, c, d, e c. Techniques a, b, c, d, e, f, gd. Techniques a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h
23. Who or what was “the Hun”?
a. Hun was another word for woman-"i.e.: honey"c. Hun represented the US Government("Huncle Sam")
b.Hun was used to refer to the German Army-Germans in generald. Hun is a WWI term for "hunger"
24. What was the principal aim of this poster?
a. To show the good moral character of US soldier.c. To stir up popular anger against the Germans and sell Liberty bonds
b. To educate people about the goals of the war.d. To show the effects of the war on women and children.
25. Propaganda posters, “liberty bond” drives, rationing and the military draft, all served what purpose in the United States?.
a. They all helped the American people fight the war as a united country
b. They all made the US keep out of the war and remain neutral.
c. They all helped to prepare the American people to enter the war.
d. They all helped to convince the American people to support the League of Nations.
Examine this cartoon and answer questions 26 and 27.
Cartoon “B”
Larger version on page 13
26. What does the artist imply with the words, “...some promise...”? What is being promised?
a. Germany promised Mexico that it would send its army to help in Mexico’s revolution.
b. Germany promised Mexico land Mexico lost to the US in the Mexican War of 1848.
c. Mexico was being reminded about its 1914 promise to help Germany if it went to war
d. Germany promised Mexico land Mexico lost to the US in the Mexican Expedition of 1916.
27. What type of propaganda device does Cartoon “B” best represent?
a. Caricature b. Demonization c. Emotional Appeal d. Patriotic Appeal
Now examine this cartoon and answer questions 28 to 30.
Poster “C”
Larger Version on page 12
28. What type of propaganda device does Poster “C” represent?
a. Patriotic Appeal b. Demonization c. Economic Appeald. Appeals to Reason
29. What underlying cause for the start of World War I is best represented by Poster “C”?
a. Imperialism b. Nationalism c. Entangling Alliances d. Militarism
30. What slogan could best replace the slogan being used in Poster “C” but still keep the propaganda theme of the poster?
a. Your Country Needs Youc. Honk, if you hate Germany!
b. Remember Belgiumd. Go Ape, Buy bonds!
Part 5: Selected Response Questions-World War I.
Directions: Answer each question. Value: 20 points. Each question is worth 1 point.
31. In 1882, France seized Tunisia in Northern Africa. This enraged Italy, whose government then entered into alliance
with France’s erstwhile enemies. What was the name of this alliance?
a. The Triple Entente c. The Central Powers Pact
b. The Holy Allianced. The Triple Alliance
32. Which three countries made up “The Triple Entente”?
a. Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkeyc. Russia, Serbia and Romania
b. Germany, Austria and Italyd. France, Great Britain and Russia
33. What geographical area was nicknamed the “Powder Keg” of Europe?
a. The Dardanelles b. Belgiumc. The Bosporus d. The Balkans
34. Which of the following groups of words best characterizes the causes of World War I?
a. Imperialism, Nationalism and Alliances c. Individualism, Humanism and Secularism
b. Communism, Fascism and Socialismd. Imperialism, Nationalism and Total War
35. The division of the major European powers into two rival alliances during the years prior to World War I resulted in
a. The decline of imperialism c. A series of international crises
b. A reduction in world tensions d. The decrease in military expenditures
Examine the following map and answer questions 36 to 37.
Map “D”
36. What was the name for the German plan that aimed at defeating France at the beginning of World War I?
a. Von Schlieffen Plan b. Von Moltke Plan c. Plan XVII d. Plan Geld
37. The Germans modified this plan before execution. Which country’s neutrality was now not violatedby the invading
Germans in August 1914?
a. Norwayb. Belgiumc. The Netherlandsd. Switzerland
38. The development of machine guns, high explosive artillery shells, poison gas, airplanes and submarines,all indicate a
connection between World War I and which of the previous historical periods?
a. The Industrial Revolutionc. The Age of Enlightenment
b. The Age of Explorationd. The Age of Imperialism
39. World War I was a "total war" in the sense that
a. it brought great suffering to civilians. c. new technologies played a large part in the war.
b. nations from all over the world were involved. d. the nations involved devoted all their resources to it.
40. Which two “Great Powers” were political rivals over ultimate control of the Balkans during the period prior to World War I?
a. Austria and Russia b. Austria and Germany c. Serbia and Austria d. Great Britain and Germany
41. Which of the following was a goal of the Allies' Gallipoli campaign?
a. to secure the life line to Italyc. to gain access to Africa
b. to topple the Ottoman Empire d. to establish a supply line to India
42. Why did the German army invade Belgium?
a. Belgium contained important munitions plants.c. Belgium was hiding the assassin of the Archduke.
b. Belgium had declared war on Germany.d. Belgium was a natural invasion route into France
43. Which of the following events most directly led to the United States entering World War I?
a. The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U Boatin May 1915
b. The resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans in February 1917
c. Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico in March of 1916
d. The sinking of the battleship Maine by a German U Boat in April 1917
44. What type of warfare characterized the fighting on the “Western Front”?
a. Naval warfare with numerous sea battles and attempts by each side to land troops on the opponent’s coasts
b. Trench warfare with soldiers hiding deep in trenches and holes in the ground
c. Guerrilla warfare with hit and run raids on positions and enemy forces attacking rear areas
d. Nuclear warfare with aircraft and missiles dropping bombs on civilian populations
45. Under which system, could people only buy small amounts of items that were critically needed for the war effort?
a. Reasoningb. Proportioning c. Scrimpingd. Rationing
Read the following quote from an intercepted German telegram sent by Germany’s Foreign Secretary Arthur
Zimmerman to the Mexican Foreign Minister and answer the question that follows:
“We shall endeavor to keep the United States neutral. In the event of their not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal
of alliance...Make war together, make peace together...and Mexico is to re-conquer the lost territory in Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona...”
46. What was the effect of the British intercepting this telegram and releasing it to the United States?
a. The US gained another reason to go to war with Germany.
b. The US immediately declared war on Germany and Mexico.
c. Mexicoimmediately attacked the US with military aid from Germany
d.The Americans immediately invaded Mexico with an Expeditionary Force
47. What gamble did Germany make before the United States entered the war?
a. that a defeat of Russia would lead to a German victory on the Western Front
b. that unrestricted submarine warfare would defeat the United States
c. that unrestricted submarine warfare would defeat Britain before U.S. troops arrived in France
d. that the Gallipoli campaign would weaken the forces on the Western Front
48. Where did most of the American Army fight during World War I?
a. Mexico b. Great Britainc. Italy d. France
49. Which of the following weapons eventually contributed to ENDING the stalemate on the Western Front during
World War I because of its mobility and firepower?
a. The Tank b. Poison Gas c. Machine gun d. Airplane
50. What action on November 11, 1918brought the fighting of World War I to an end?
a. An armistice was declared. c. The Pope called for a peace conference
b. Germany surrenderedd. The allies won the final major battle.
Part 6: Selected Response Questions-The Versailles Peace Conference.
Directions: Answer each question. Value: 5 points. Each question is worth 1 point.
Read the following and answer question 51:
Article 231, Treaty of Versailles
The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all
the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence
of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.
51. Which nation was forced to assume sole responsibility for starting World War I under the Treaty of Versailles?
a. Russiab. Germanyc. Italyd. Austria-Hungary
52. Which of the following best explains the purpose of Woodrow Wilson’s quote, “The World must be madesafe for
democracy...?”
a. Wilson was explaining why the US should seek revenge against Germany
b. Wilson was explaining why the US should join the war to help the Allies.
c. Wilson was explaining why the US should remain neutral and reap economic benefits
d. Wilson was explaining why the US should attack Mexico and make it a US possession
53. How did the Treaty of Versailles differ from Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
a. Wilson’s Fourteen Points did not promote Freedom of the Seas, the Treaty did.
b. The Treaty of Versailles was generous to the Central Powers, especially Germany. Wilson’s Points called for revenge against Germany.
c. The Treaty of Versailles called for war guilt clauses and massive money reparations from Germany. Wilson’s Fourteen Points called
for a just peace.
d. Wilson’s Fourteen Points did not propose an international peacekeeping organization. The Treaty of Versailles mandated the
League of Nations.
Using the cartoon below, answer questions 54 and 55
Note: The scene in the cartoon is a wedding ceremony. Note carefully all of the small written notations in the cartoon.
Ask the teacher to read them to you if you cannot make them out.