The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 was a tragic event that shook the world. The British passenger liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat, resulting in the loss of over 1,100 lives, including 128 Americans. This event played a significant role in the lead up to the United States' entry into World War I. Test your knowledge about this historic event with our quiz.
The Lusitania was sunk by a German:
U-boat
Battleship
Submarine
Destroyer
Which country owned the Lusitania?
Britain
Germany
France
USA
How many torpedoes were fired at the Lusitania?
1
2
3
4
In which sea was the Lusitania sunk?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
The sinking of the Lusitania played a role in which country's decision to enter World War I?
Germany
France
Britain
USA
What was the reaction of the German government to the sinking of the Lusitania?
Apology
Denial
Justification
Regret
Who was the captain of the Lusitania when it was sunk?
William Turner
Edward Smith
Bruce Ismay
Herbert Haddock
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