Quiz  /  First Battle of the Marne

  • 1. 
    Who fought Germany in the First Battle of the Marne?

  • Britain and France
  • Russia and Serbia
  • United States and France
  • Austria and Italy

  • 2. 
    Who led the German army in the First Battle of the Marne?

  • John French
  • Joseph Joffre
  • Helmuth von Moltke
  • Lord Kitchener

  • 3. 
    Who was the French commander during the First Battle of the Marne?

  • Joseph Joffre
  • Helmuth von Moltke
  • Lord Kitchener
  • Douglas Haig

  • 4. 
    Who was the British commander during the First Battle of the Marne?

  • John French
  • Lord Kitchener
  • Helmuth von Moltke
  • Joseph Joffre

  • 5. 
    Which of the following best describes the situation prior the battle?

  • All of the above
  • The Allies had stopped the Germans and were gaining ground
  • The Germans were on the run
  • The Germans were advancing quickly towards Paris

  • 6. 
    How many soldiers fought in the First Battle of the Marne?

  • 500,000
  • 200,000
  • Over 2 million
  • 100,000

  • 7. 
    Why was the battle considered a major victory for the Allies?

  • Because they killed or captured the German army
  • Because the Germans were forced to fight a war on two fronts
  • Because the Germans surrendered and the war was over
  • Because the Allies captured the city of Berlin

  • 8. 
    What did the Germans do after the battle?

  • They signed a peace treaty
  • They surrendered
  • They retreated back to Germany
  • They built a long line of trenches

  • 9. 
    What unique form of transportation did the French use to transport troops?

  • Hot air balloons
  • Bicycles
  • Horses
  • Taxis

  • 10. 
    In what country did the First Battle of Marne take place?

  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Belgium
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