Weapons of World War I Worksheet

Weapons of World War I

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Which new weapon introduced during World War I led to the development of trench warfare?

2. Poison gas was first used effectively by which country during World War I?

3. The primary purpose of the tank in World War I was to  .

4. Submarines, also known as  , were used to sink enemy supply ships.

5. Airplanes were primarily used for bombing raids at the beginning of World War I.

6. Flamethrowers were a common and effective weapon used by all sides throughout the entire war.

7. How did the introduction of the machine gun change the nature of warfare on the Western Front?

8. Describe the impact of chemical weapons, such as mustard gas, on soldiers during World War I.

Match each weapon with its primary characteristic or use.