Leaders, Politics & Aftermath Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Leaders, Politics & Aftermath, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the World War I set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,200 questions across 4 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1Which empire based in Constantinople was dismantled after World War I?

   AnswerOttoman Empire

   The Ottoman Empire was defeated and later replaced by the Republic of Turkey.

2. 2What government position did Lord Kitchener hold at the start of the war?

   AnswerSecretary of State for War

   Kitchener organized Britain's rapid army expansion as war secretary.

3. 3Which Austro-Hungarian archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo in June 1914?

   AnswerFranz Ferdinand

   Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated on 28 June 1914.

4. 4What is conscription?

   AnswerCompulsory military service

   Conscription requires eligible people to serve in the armed forces.

5. 5Which humanitarian organization provided medical aid and prisoner services during the war?

   AnswerRed Cross

   National Red Cross societies and the International Committee aided wounded soldiers and prisoners.

6. 6In which year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

   Answer1919

   The treaty was signed on 28 June 1919.

7. 7Which city hosted the main peace conference after World War I?

   AnswerParis

   The Paris Peace Conference opened in January 1919.

8. 8The diplomatic crisis that led to World War I is commonly named after which month?

   AnswerJuly

   The July Crisis of 1914 followed the Sarajevo assassination and ended in general war.