L1-World War I: The Path to Global Conflict

Open Ended

How did the alliance system contribute to the escalation of World War I from a regional conflict to a global war?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study World War I and its path to global conflict?

• To understand the causes and consequences of global wars

• To learn about technological advancements

• To explore the history of alliances

• To examine the impact on modern society

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the four primary causes of World War I as summarized by the acronym M.A.I.N.?

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

• Monarchies, Armies, Industry, Neutrality

• Markets, Alliances, Independence, Navigation

• Militarism, Agriculture, Industry, Nationalism

Open Ended

Explain how militarism contributed to the outbreak of World War I. Use specific examples from the period to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance and which were part of the Triple Entente before World War I?

• Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy; Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia

• Triple Alliance: Great Britain, France, Russia; Triple Entente: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Triple Alliance: Germany, France, Russia; Triple Entente: Great Britain, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Triple Alliance: Great Britain, Germany, Italy; Triple Entente: France, Austria-Hungary, Russia

Multiple Select

Select all the motivations for countries joining the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente before World War I.

• Protection from revenge or expansion by rivals

• Desire for economic cooperation

• Support for imperial ambitions

• Concern about naval buildup and colonial competition

Fill in the Blank

Imperialism involved extending a country's power through colonization or ___ force.

Open Ended

How did nationalism contribute to tensions among European powers before World War I? Provide examples of different forms of nationalism and their effects.

Multiple Choice

Which event acted as the immediate trigger for World War I?

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Invasion of Poland

• Treaty of Versailles

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Multiple Select

Which of the following were direct responses by countries after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? Select all that apply.

• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

• Russia mobilized to defend Serbia

• Germany invaded France immediately

• Great Britain entered to defend Belgian neutrality

Open Ended

Explain how the alliance system contributed to the escalation of a regional incident into a global conflict at the start of World War I.

Fill in the Blank

The four main causes of World War I are Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the four main causes of World War I?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about World War I, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about regarding the causes and global impact of the war?