New weapons: gas, tanks, and aircraft

What you’ll learn and practice

World War I wasn’t just trench lines and attrition—it was a turning point in military technology. This quiz focuses on how gas warfare, tanks, and aircraft changed strategy, logistics, and soldier survival.

You’ll practice identifying weapon types, their first major uses, and the tactical problems they were meant to solve, along with the countermeasures that quickly followed.

Quiz format and difficulty

Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through details like dates, names, and battlefield roles. Choose your question count and difficulty before you start—mixed mode blends easier ID-style items with tougher context and comparison questions to keep the challenge balanced.

Common pitfalls to avoid

• Mixing up gas types and their effects (and assuming all gases were used the same way)
• Overcrediting early tanks without noting reliability, terrain limits, and coordination issues
• Confusing reconnaissance roles with air combat and ground-attack missions
• Assuming rapid, uniform adoption across all fronts and armies
• Forgetting that countermeasures (masks, tactics, AA fire) evolved quickly

Tips to score higher

Watch for wording that asks about “first major use,” “primary purpose,” or “most effective counter.” When two answers seem close, pick the one that best matches the weapon’s role at that stage of the war rather than its later, improved form.