hy was World War I called the "Great War" when it was happening?

Question

A
Not all of the nations in the world truly fought in the war.

B
People thought that fighting in battles would be enjoyable.

C
Its effects were more significant and widespread than those of World War II.

D
Many people died, and it was the largest war in history because World War II hadn't happened yet.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D Many people died, and it was the largest war in history because World War II hadn't happened yet.

During the time of World War I, it was referred to as the "Great War" because it was the largest conflict that had occurred globally up to that point, and people had no concept of a subsequent world war. After World War II, it was retroactively named World War I.