Quiz on famous wars

1. CONDUCTED BY
ROSHAN JOSE A J(CSE-1)
GOOD EVENING EVERYONE

2. We all are here peacefully only
because the of our soldiers. They risk
their lives for our safety. Many wars
have taken lives of these soldiers
who fight with their lives on the line
for our safety. So before starting a

3. So, Today’s Quiz will be held on
the following Wars:-
• World War 1
• World War 2
• Cold War
• Indo Pakistan Wars
• Seven Years War

4. 1)So why do you think this man and his wife
were murdered in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

5. The Serbians dreamed of uniting the Slavic
people of Bosnia And Herzegovina. But
Austria-Hungary Annexed Bosnia. This
infuriated Serbia and shortly the Archduke
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a
Bosnian-Serb Nationalist.

6. 2) So, When and How do you think Austria-
Hungary Annex Bosnia and Herzegovina??

7. In 1908, The young turk’s revolution took
place in Constantinople. This weakened the
Ottoman Empire. Austria took advantage of
this situation and annexed the region.

8. 3) What is the connection between this guy
and the video?

9. Schlieffen Plan. Named after German Field
Marshal Alfred Von Schlieffen.
This plan was executed because Germany was
fighting against France and Russia
simultaneously. So this plan helped them
quickly defeat France and concentrate on Russia
during the war.

10. 4)During the war, several laws where broken by
the German. Can u name them and when did
these laws come into effect?

11. According to the Hague Conference of 1899 and
1907, there were laws like “ Civilians should not
be Killed” and “No chemical Weapons”

12. 5) Ottomon Empire where part of the Central
Powers. But they failed to gain any ground in the
war( They Failed against Russia in Caucasus
Mountains, British in Suez Canal and in
Gallipoli). So, They were frustrated with their
failures and committed a massive crime which is
still regarded by many countries as brutal. What

13. Armenian Genocide.

14. 6) So what is the connection between The Naval
Blockade Imposed by British and the United
States Joining the War?

15. As the British Imposed Naval Blockade,
Germany Stationed many submarines in the
Atlantic and in British Waters. They attacked all
ships and vessels in that area. One such ship was
a Civilian Ship Named “Lusitania” which had
159 US citizens. This was a major trigger which
made the US in joining the War.

16. 7)How was the relationship between Germany
and USSR before the War and what were the
main reasons behind Hitler decision to attack the
USSR?

17. Germany and USSR signed The Molotov-
Ribbentrop Pact(according to which both the
countries would split the Poland into two and
gain control over it). But as the war unraveled,
Russia was already in war against Japan and
Finland in the easy and north.Eventhough they
won both the wars, Hitler spotted that Soviet
Union’s Army took a large time to mobilize. He

18. 8)Why did Italy decide to join Germany after
world war 1?

19. 1) After World War 1, Italy are not given all the
territories promised by the allies.
2) In Spain, during the civil War, Both the
German And Italian forces were supporting
the Nationalists. This moves them
diplomatically closer which makes them sign
the Rome- Berlin Axis.

20. 9)Why did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor??

21. 1) During the War, Japan was capturing
territories rapidly and to stop this expansion,
The US imposes a trade embargo on Oil and
Iron
2) So, They decide to Capture the Oil and Iron
rich South east Asian Countries which are
under the Allies control( But as they were in
the war, They cant Concentrate in this front)
3) To prevent any intervention in this expansion,

22. 10) During the Russian Invasion, Why did the
German’s reroute from their existing route ?

23. Hitler switched the plans and focused on the
southern Part of USSR to cut of the Oil supply to
Russia and take over the mines.

24. 11)Connection Between Japan’s colonial conquest
and Bengal Famine of 1943?

25. When Japan took control of Burma( Which was
controlled by the allies), It cut a major supply of
rice to India(controlled by British). But as the
allies was in war, all the resources was used in
improving and maintaining the troops. So, They
could not provide resources to Bengal. Nearly 2-3
Million people died in the famine.

26. 13) During the Normandy Landing, What was the
significance of Benouville Bridge??

27. The British 6TH airborne Division task was to
capture the Benouville Bridge to Deny the Axis
Troops free passage to the Normandy Beaches.

28. 14) So, This is a strategy used by one of the
countries during the War. Can u Name it?

29. It called the Blitzkrieg. In this, maximum
Troops are concentrated on one side of the front
and push the enemies rapidly with full force.
This takes place on two fronts. Finally, They
encircle the enemies and attack them from all
sides which either forces them to surrender or
to fight and die eventually.

30. So, What do You think was the major problem(or
disadvantage) which German faced in Both Wars?

31. 15)What were the major indirect wars which
were fought in the Cold War?

32. Korean War and Vietnam War.

33. 16) During a certain incident in Cold War, The
US claimed that Democracy is better than
Communism. Can you describe the incident?

34. The construction of the iron curtain which
separated the eastern(controlled by America)
and western Europe(Controlled by USSR). To
this, John F Kennedy replied that” We know
that democracy is not perfect, But we don’t have
to construct a wall to keep our people in”.

35. 17) What was the main aim of Pakistan when
they captured India’s post in LOC?

36. Control over Indian posts – they target NH1D
which runs from Srinagar To Ley – This route
provides supplies.
Supplies to Ley is reduced – Soldiers in Siachen
may get poorly equipped – Gives Pakistan a
chance to capture Siachen Glacier – Gives them a
better position during Negotiation of Kashmir
Dispute.

37. 18)Name the Movie which Relives India’s Capture
of point 5179 or operation Vijay.

38. Lakshya(2004)

39. 19)Connection between Battle of Plassey and
Seven years War?

40. Britain wanted to fortify Calcutta for waging war
against the French colonies in India. But the
prince of Calcutta drives them out of the city. This
made Britain Counter Attack and dethrone the
prince.

41. 20) Unlike the other Indian provinces; where
brutal movements took place for independence,
No such movements took place in Pondicherry.
Why?

42. France lost the Seven Years war. So, according to
the peace treaty, France where given five
territories in India. But they were not able to
fortify or send armies to those territories.

43. 21) Why was King Frederick II highly praised
during the seven years war?

44. Prussia was a country with a very few soldiers.
But he won two battles against France and
Austria having just half the amount of forces
when compared to his enemies.