History GimKit questions

What was the trigger for the outbreak of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

Which countries formed the Triple Entente?

France, Russia, and Britain

What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I?

The Treaty of Versailles

Which country declared war on Serbia, leading to the outbreak of World War I?

Austria-Hungary

What was the name of the ship that was sunk by a German submarine, which helped push the United States into World War I?

Lusitania

Which famous battle during World War I was fought from July to November 1916 and resulted in over one million casualties?

Battle of the Somme

Which country was not present at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany

What was the name of the economic crisis that occurred in the United States in 1929, which spread to many other countries and lasted throughout the 1930s?

The Great Depression

Who was the leader of Germany during the interwar years, who came to power in 1933 and implemented policies of aggression and expansionism?

Adolf Hitler

what was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

Increased government spending and investment

what was NOT a characteristic of fascism, which emerged as a political ideology in Europe during the interwar years?

Individualism

What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany, setting the stage for resentment and instability in Europe during the interwar years?

The Treaty of Versailles

what was NOT a factor that contributed to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe during the interwar years?

The spread of communism and socialism

What was the name of the policy of appeasement pursued by Britain and France toward Germany in the late 1930s, which ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II?

The Munich Agreement

What was NOT a major technological advancement during the interwar years?

The television

what was NOT a consequence of World War I for the global political order during the interwar years?

The emergence of the United States as a global superpower

Which of the following was NOT a cultural trend or movement during the interwar years?

Impressionism

When did the Meiji Restoration take place?

1868

Who was the Emperor of Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

Emperor Meiji

Who were the leaders of the Meiji Restoration?

Samurai warriors

what was a key factor in the Meiji Restoration?

Foreign pressure

What was a goal of the Meiji Restoration?

To modernize Japan

Which of the following was a major reform introduced during the Meiji Restoration?

Establishment of a constitutional monarchy

what was a consequence of the Meiji Restoration?

Japan became a global superpower

Who was the first Prime Minister of Japan after the Meiji Restoration?

Ito Hirobumi

What country played a significant role in Japan's modernization during the Meiji Restoration?

Germany

What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration on Japanese society?

It led to the emergence of a strong middle class

When did the First Opium War start?

1839

Which two countries were involved in the First Opium War?

China and England

What was the primary reason for the First Opium War?

The British were selling opium to China, which led to addiction and social problems

What was the name of the British envoy who went to China to negotiate trade?

George Macartney

Which British naval officer was responsible for the capture of several Chinese ships at the start of the war?

Charles Elliot

What was the name of the treaty that ended the First Opium War?

Treaty of Nanking

What did China have to concede in the Treaty of Nanking?

China had to open five ports to British trade, China had to pay compensation to Britain,Hong Kong was ceded to the British

Who was the Emperor of China during the First Opium War?

Emperor Daoguang

What was a consequence of the First Opium War?

The Chinese economy suffered due to opium addiction, The British gained control of Hong Kong, China was forced to open its ports to Western powers

what is not a reason why the First Opium War is significant?

It led to the end of the Qing Dynasty

What was the Sepoy Rebellion also known as?

The indian Uprising, the war of 1857, The Indian Mutiny

The Sepoy Rebellion started in which Indian city?

Delhi

Who led the Sepoy Rebellion?

Tatya Tope, Rani Lakshmibai, and Bahadur Shah Zafar

What was the main cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?

Political oppression, Economic exploitation, Religious conflict

What was the main trigger for the Sepoy Rebellion?

The introduction of the Enfield rifle

Which European power was most affected by the Sepoy Rebellion?

Britain

Which Indian state was not affected by the Sepoy Rebellion?

Assam

Which event marked the end of the Sepoy Rebellion?

The capture of Delhi by the British

What was the long-term impact of the Sepoy Rebellion on India?

More British control

What was a result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

The establishment of the British Raj.

What happened to the Russian royal family after the Bolsheviks seized power?

They were executed

what was not a consequence of the Russian Revolution?

the end of World War I

What was the New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced by Lenin in 1921?

A program to encourage private enterprise

Who led the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

Leon Trotsky

What was the name of the treaty that ended Russia's involvement in World War I?

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

What was the name of the secret police force created by Lenin after the Bolsheviks seized power?

Cheka

Which event sparked the February Revolution in Russia?

The Tsar's abdication

What was the name of the provisional government that was formed after the February Revolution in Russia?

Duma

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

Vladimir Lenin

When did the Russian Revolution take place?

1917-1921

When did World War II officially end?

1945

Which country was invaded by Germany, marking the official start of the war?

Poland

Which of the following countries did not gain independence during the Latin American revolution?

Puerto Rico

Who was the first emperor of Brazil?

Pedro I

What was the name of the treaty that recognized the independence of Brazil?

Treaty of Rio de Janeiro

Which country did Miguel Hidalgo lead a rebellion against Spanish rule?

Mexico

Who was the last Spanish Viceroy to rule over Mexico?

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Which country did Jose de San Martin help to gain independence?

Chile

Who was the leader of the Venezuelan independence movement?

Simon Bolivar

Which country was the first to gain independence in the Latin American revolution?

Haiti

Who was the famous leader of the Haitian Revolution?

Toussaint L'Ouverture

Which of the following events sparked the Latin American revolution?

The French Revolution