Weapons of World War I Worksheet

Weapons of World War I

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about World War I.

1. Which new weapon caused widespread fear and horrific casualties due to its silent and invisible nature?

1. The introduction of the   changed warfare by allowing soldiers to fire many bullets quickly.

2. Tanks were first used by the   in 1916 at the Battle of the Somme.

3. Airplanes were initially used for  , but later for bombing and dogfights.

1. Explain how trench warfare impacted the use of new weapons during World War I.

1. Submarines, known as U-boats, were primarily used by Germany during World War I.

2. Artillery shells were less effective than rifles in causing casualties during the war.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1.   were large airships used by Germany for bombing raids.

2. A defensive obstacle that trapped soldiers and made them easy targets was  .

3.   caused severe blisters and internal damage, making it one of the most feared chemical weapons.