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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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What was the 'Hundred Days Offensive'?
Answer:
The final Allied offensive that ended the war
Launched in August 1918, this series of massive Allied offensives broke the German army and led to the Armistice.
68292
The 'U-boat' was a German:
Answer:
Submarine
Unterseeboot (undersea boat) was the German term for submarines, which they used extensively to attack Allied shipping.
68293
Which country was invaded by Germany in 1914, prompting Britain to declare war?
Answer:
Belgium
Britain had guaranteed Belgium's neutrality since 1839. When Germany refused to withdraw from Belgium, Britain declared war.
68294
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Answer:
Gavrilo Princip
Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist and member of the Black Hand, shot the Archduke and his wife.
68295
The 'Balfour Declaration' of 1917 supported:
Answer:
A Jewish national home in Palestine
The declaration was a public statement by the British government announcing support for the establishment of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.
68296
Which battle is considered the worst day in British military history?
Answer:
First day of the Somme
On July 1, 1916, the British Army suffered nearly 60,000 casualties, including 19,000 deaths, on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
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The 'Christmas Truce' of 1914 involved:
Answer:
Unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front
On Christmas 1914, soldiers from both sides spontaneously stopped fighting, exchanged gifts, and played football in No Man's Land.
68298
What was the name of the area between opposing trenches?
Answer:
No Man's Land
No Man's Land was the dangerous, ravaged ground between the front lines of two opposing armies.
68299
T.E. Lawrence is better known as:
Answer:
Lawrence of Arabia
T.E. Lawrence was a British officer who played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during WWI.
68300
The 'Blank Check' refers to:
Answer:
Germany's unconditional support for Austria-Hungary
Germany gave Austria-Hungary full support (a 'blank check') for any action they chose to take against Serbia, encouraging a harsh ultimatum.