Prelude to World War 1

Prelude to WW 1

World Studies Chapter 17 Section 1

British cartoon showing Russia and the Balkan countries trailing the aging Ottoman Empire while Britain looks on with concern.

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

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

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

Multiple Select

Choose the countries that had traditionally been rivals in Europe.

• Spain

• Ireland

• France

• Portugal

• Britain

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

Fill in the Blank

During the Franco-Prussian War, in the year _____, Germany humiliated France, who remained hostile.

Multiple Select

During this time, scientists discovered that ____ had negatively charged _____ called ____.

• atoms

• cells

• particles

• electrons

• protons

Multiple Select

Robert Koch discovered that the deadly disease _______ moved from ________ to ______.

• cattle

• flowers

• people

• cancer

• anthrax

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

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.

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.

Multiple Choice

In the early 20th century

• citizens often glorified war.

• citizens did everything in their power to avoid war.

Multiple Choice

______________ was a reason for increased rivalry between Germany and Italy against Britain and France

• anarchism

• communism

• imperialism

• militarism

Multiple Select

Which countries where seeking to gain more foreign lands?

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Italy

Multiple Select

Otto von Bismarck made alliances for Germany with

• France

• Russia

• Italy

• Austria-Hungary

• The Balkans

Multiple Choice

Bismarck was trying to protect Germany from

• France

• Italy

• Russia

• Japan

Multiple Choice

The Reinsurance Treaty was a secret treaty between Germany and

• France

• Russia

• Italy

• Great Britain

Multiple Choice

The Reinsurance Treaty was allowed to expire by

• Otto von Bismarck

• Vladimir Lennon

• Wilhelm II

• Robert Koch

Multiple Choice

France took advantage of the expired treaty to sign its own alliance with

• Germany

• Russia

• Italy

• Spain

Multiple Select

Wilhelm II proceeded to provoke ________ by constructing a massive _______________.

• Britain

• France

• army

• naval fleet

• air force

Multiple Choice

To protect against Germany, Britain and France developed and Entente Cordiale or

• naval alliance

• bitter rivalry

• friendly understanding

• mutual agreement

Multiple Choice

When Russia joined the Entente Cordiale, it was renamed the

• Triple Entente.

• Allies.

• Axis Powers.

• Yankees.

Multiple Select

What European states had overlapping claims in the Balkans?

• Germany

• Russia

• Ottoman Empire

• Italy

• Austria-Hungary

Multiple Choice

In addition to the overlapping claims there was a growling sense of _________ in the Balkans.

• imperialism

• nationalism

• anarchism

• communism

Multiple Choice

The Balkans were described as the __________ of Europe.

• Triple Entente

• peaceful region

• powder keg

• bread basket

Fill in the Blank

In _____ several Balkan states united to drive out the Ottoman forces.

Multiple Select

After the assignation, _________ made demands that ________ could not meet.

• Austia

• France

• Russia

• Serbia

Multiple Select

_________ pledged to support Austria, and _______ mobilized in order to defend Serbia.

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Italy

Multiple Select

The Central powers

• Austria

• France

• Germany

• Ottoman Empire

• Russia

Multiple Select

The Allies

• Austria

• France

• Russia

• Serbia

• Germany

Review of Vocab and Key Points

These questions will be over the whole section, not just the last few slides.

Multiple Choice

This European country was the largest producer of chemicals prior to World War I.

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Russia

Multiple Choice

Give the name of the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

• Triple Alliance

• Central Powers

• Alliance Powers

Multiple Choice

The Triple Entente was an agreement between Britain, Russia, and what other country?

• France

• Itlay

• Germany

Multiple Select

Factors that were a prelude to war included

• languages

• rivalries

• location

• economic

• political

Multiple Choice

Through experimentation scientists discovered new things about the

• atom

• cell

• universe

• sun

Multiple Select

Direct causes of war were

• militarism

• industrialism

• imperialism

• peace

• rival alliances

Multiple Choice

What two countries established a friendly agreement known as the Entente Cordiale?

• France and Italy

• Germany and Russia

• France and Britain

Multiple Choice

The Balkans were known as the "powder keg" of Europe.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

By signing the Reinsurance Treaty, Britain and Russia agreed to defend one another.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Bismarck's secret treaty with Russia

• Triple Entente

• Entente Cordiale

• Reinsurance Treaty

• Central Powers

Multiple Choice

Ruler of Germany who dismissed Bismarck and allowed the Reinsurance Treaty to expire

• Lech Walesa

• Wilhelm I

• Wilhelm II

• Weimar IV

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

Multiple Select

Allies

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• Serbia

• Balkans

Multiple Choice

loose confederation between Russia, England, and France prior to World War 1

• Triple Entente

• Treaty of Kanagawa

• Allies

• Central Powers

Multiple Choice

Date of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

• July 4, 1776

• June 6, 1944

• June 30, 1315

• June 28, 1914