Chapter 3 topic practice
First and Second World Wars Practice Questions
Keep the wars on two separate timelines. The First World War ran from 1914 to 1918; the Second from 1939 to 1945. Attach each battle, leader and social change to the correct conflict.
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10 The world wars questions
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Sample question 1
When did the First World War end?
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Answer: 11th of November 1918
The First World War ended at 11.00 am on the 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
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Sample question 2
Which British Prime Minister was famous for the speech ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’?
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Answer: Winston Churchill
During the Second World War, Winston Churchill made many famous speeches including lines which you may still hear: ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’. This was Churchill’s first speech to the House of Commons after he became Prime Minister, 1940.
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Sample question 3
Which of the following countries did not belong to the Allies during World War I?
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Answer: Bulgaria
Bulgaria was not part of the Allies during the First World War.
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Sample question 4
Which of the following countries was not part of the Allied Powers during the First World War?
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Answer: Bulgaria
Bulgaria formed part of the Central Powers during the First World War.
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Sample question 5
When did the First World War finish?
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Answer: At 11 am on 11th November 1918
The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
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Sample question 6
How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?
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Answer: 60,000
The British attack of the Somme in July 1916, resulted in about 60,000 British casualties on the first day alone.
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Sample question 7
Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
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Answer: Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill in 2002 was voted the greatest Briton of all time by the public.
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Sample question 8
Which event refers to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night during the Second World War?
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Answer: The Blitz
The Blitz refers to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night during the Second World War.
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Sample question 9
Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist.
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Sample question 10
When did the First World War start?
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Answer: 1914
On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated. This set off a chain of events leading to the First World War (1914-18).