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The First World War in the colonies

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The First World War in the colonies”, from the unit “World War One: how 'total' was it for people in the British Empire?” (Year 9 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which **one** of the following is the best definition of 'empire'?
  2. What term best describes a country that is under the control of another country, and often occupied by settlers from that country?
  3. Which **one** of the following countries was an ally of Britain in the First World War?
  4. Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into the order in which they happened
  5. Which **one** of the following countries failed to carry out its Schlieffen Plan, triggering British entry into the First World War?
  6. Which **one** of the following statements best explains why the conflict of 1914-1918 became known as a world war?
  7. What was the name of the first German colony to surrender to British forces?
  8. How many days after Britain declared war on Germany did British forces invade German Togoland?
  9. Which country led the siege of Tsingtao, in support of the British army?
  10. Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into the order in which they happened
  11. Which **one** of the following statements is the best explanation for why European colonies were targeted in the First World War?
  12. Which **two** of the following statements best describe the East Africa Campaign from 1914 to 1918?

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