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Prelude to WW 1
World Studies Chapter 17 Section 1
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British cartoon showing Russia and the Balkan countries trailing the aging Ottoman Empire while Britain looks on with concern.
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Multiple Choice
In the cartoon, Russia is portrayed by
the old man
the dogs
the man holding onto the dogs
the man peaking over the fence
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Multiple Choice
In the cartoon the Ottoman Empire is portrayed by
the old man
the dogs
the man holding onto the dogs
the man looking over the fence
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Multiple Choice
In the cartoon, Britain is portrayed by
the old man
the dogs
the man holding the dogs
the man looking over the fence
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Multiple Select
Choose the countries that had traditionally been rivals in Europe.
Spain
Ireland
France
Portugal
Britain
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Multiple Select
By the beginning of the 20th century __________ was coming close to replacing __________ as Europe's primary industrialized nation.
France
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Spain
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Select
During this time, scientists discovered that ____ had negatively charged _____ called ____.
atoms
cells
particles
electrons
protons
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Multiple Select
Robert Koch discovered that the deadly disease _______ moved from ________ to ______.
cattle
flowers
people
cancer
anthrax
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Multiple Choice
These scientific discoveries encouraged men to believe they did not need God, because they could unlock the secrets of the universe.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Militaries became
so small they were useless.
larger than needed for defense.
powerful enough to defend against attack.
unnecessary because alliances were formed.
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Multiple Select
A large army and navy became
unnecessary as alliances formed.
an expression of national glory.
a way to dominate the government.
a symbol of power.
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Multiple Choice
In the early 20th century
citizens often glorified war.
citizens did everything in their power to avoid war.
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Multiple Choice
______________ was a reason for increased rivalry between Germany and Italy against Britain and France
anarchism
communism
imperialism
militarism
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Multiple Select
Which countries where seeking to gain more foreign lands?
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
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Multiple Select
Otto von Bismarck made alliances for Germany with
France
Russia
Italy
Austria-Hungary
The Balkans
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Multiple Choice
Bismarck was trying to protect Germany from
France
Italy
Russia
Japan
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Multiple Choice
The Reinsurance Treaty was a secret treaty between Germany and
France
Russia
Italy
Great Britain
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Multiple Choice
The Reinsurance Treaty was allowed to expire by
Otto von Bismarck
Vladimir Lennon
Wilhelm II
Robert Koch
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Multiple Choice
France took advantage of the expired treaty to sign its own alliance with
Germany
Russia
Italy
Spain
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Multiple Select
Wilhelm II proceeded to provoke ________ by constructing a massive _______________.
Britain
France
army
naval fleet
air force
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Multiple Choice
To protect against Germany, Britain and France developed and Entente Cordiale or
naval alliance
bitter rivalry
friendly understanding
mutual agreement
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Multiple Choice
When Russia joined the Entente Cordiale, it was renamed the
Triple Entente.
Allies.
Axis Powers.
Yankees.
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Multiple Select
What European states had overlapping claims in the Balkans?
Germany
Russia
Ottoman Empire
Italy
Austria-Hungary
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Multiple Choice
In addition to the overlapping claims there was a growling sense of _________ in the Balkans.
imperialism
nationalism
anarchism
communism
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Multiple Choice
The Balkans were described as the __________ of Europe.
Triple Entente
peaceful region
powder keg
bread basket
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Multiple Select
After the assignation, _________ made demands that ________ could not meet.
Austia
France
Russia
Serbia
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Multiple Select
_________ pledged to support Austria, and _______ mobilized in order to defend Serbia.
France
Russia
Germany
Italy
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The Central powers
Austria
France
Germany
Ottoman Empire
Russia
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Multiple Select
The Allies
Austria
France
Russia
Serbia
Germany
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Review of Vocab and Key Points
These questions will be over the whole section, not just the last few slides.
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Multiple Choice
This European country was the largest producer of chemicals prior to World War I.
Germany
Italy
Japan
Russia
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Multiple Choice
Give the name of the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
Triple Alliance
Central Powers
Alliance Powers
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Multiple Choice
The Triple Entente was an agreement between Britain, Russia, and what other country?
France
Itlay
Germany
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Multiple Select
Factors that were a prelude to war included
languages
rivalries
location
economic
political
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Multiple Choice
Through experimentation scientists discovered new things about the
atom
cell
universe
sun
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Multiple Select
Direct causes of war were
militarism
industrialism
imperialism
peace
rival alliances
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Multiple Choice
What two countries established a friendly agreement known as the Entente Cordiale?
France and Italy
Germany and Russia
France and Britain
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Multiple Choice
The Balkans were known as the "powder keg" of Europe.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
By signing the Reinsurance Treaty, Britain and Russia agreed to defend one another.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Bismarck's secret treaty with Russia
Triple Entente
Entente Cordiale
Reinsurance Treaty
Central Powers
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Multiple Choice
Ruler of Germany who dismissed Bismarck and allowed the Reinsurance Treaty to expire
Lech Walesa
Wilhelm I
Wilhelm II
Weimar IV
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Multiple Choice
Archduke who was heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and was assassinated in 1914
Kiser Wilhelm
Francis Ferdinand
Vladimir Lennon
King Ferdinand
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Multiple Select
Allies
France
Germany
Russia
Serbia
Balkans
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Multiple Choice
loose confederation between Russia, England, and France prior to World War 1
Triple Entente
Treaty of Kanagawa
Allies
Central Powers
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Multiple Choice
Date of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
July 4, 1776
June 6, 1944
June 30, 1315
June 28, 1914
Prelude to WW 1
World Studies Chapter 17 Section 1
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