M.A.I.N Causes WWI Quiz

“One of the main causes of the First World War was______________: an unequal relationship, often in the form of an empire, forced on other countries and peoples, resulting in domination and subordination of economics, culture, and territory.

• Militarism
• Alliance
• Imperalism
• Nationalism

Should one of the High Contracting Parties be attacked by another Power, the other High Contracting Party binds itself hereby, not only not to support the aggressor against its high Ally, but to observe at least a benevolent neutral attitude towards its fellow Contracting Party. 
What MAIN cause does the above passage describe.

• Militarism
• Alliance
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

What is nationalism?

• Shame for past transgressions
• An agreement based on mutual benefit
• Irrational hatred toward a specific group of people
• Pride in one's country or people

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir of which of the following empires?

• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• Britian
• America

Define militarism

• A policy of peaceful coexistence
• A partnership formed between nations
• A policy of isolation from foreign relations
• A policy of maintaining a large military

“By the 1890s, the great land armies of France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia had no equals on earth except one another. Nicholas warned that ‘the accelerating arms race,’ which was producing larger armies, more powerful artillery, and bigger warships.
What MAIN cause does the above quote discuss?

• Militarism
• Alliance
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

Which of the following is NOT an example of an alliance?

• The United States promising to help the UK if they are invaded.
• Russia attacking Austria-Hungary because Austria Hungary attacked Serbia
• France declaring war on Germany
• The UK and France protecting one another

Which of the following is an example of imperialism?

• Austria-Hungary building a huge miltary
• France and Germany declaring war on one another
• The US and the UK promising to protect each other
• The US taking over Cuba in the late 1880's

What decade are we currently talking about?

• The 1910's
• The 1900's
• The 1890's
• The 1880's

Some countries pursued a policy of __________, or supporting neither side of the war.

• mobilization
• neutrality
• militarism
• ultimatum