Europe History 1 Part 1

Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of World War I? 

• fear of the spread of communism 
• an explosion on the battleship Maine 
• the Japanese invasion of the Philippines 
• European empire building in Africa and Asia

Which of the following was NOT a cause of WWI?

• European empire building in Africa and Asia
• Nationalism
• Imperialism
• Democracy

Which statement best describes how economics played a role in European colonies in the 19^th century?

• The desire for international tourism increased
• Europe felt Asia’s growing population was a threat to expansion.
• Trade routes to Asia from Europe were less important than they were before.
• Europe wanted sources of raw materials needed for manufacturing.

Identify one of the causes of European exploration and colonization into Africa.

• The Industrial Revolution created the need for more raw materials and markets for their finished products.
• Europe was too crowded.
• Europeans were looking for new technology.
• Countries in Europe were competing for colonies with Russia. 

How did nationalism play a part in Europe’s competition to colonize Africa and Asia?

• European missionaries were trying to spread their religion.
• Europeans felt a need to “civilize” other parts of the world
• Smaller countries wanted more land to accommodate growing populations
• Having colonies made countries feel more important and successful than other countries.

Which of the following was an important cause of the Russian Revolution?

• Differences among religious and ethnic groups in Russia
• An unsuccessful attempt by Britain to invade Russia
• Differences among the social and economic classes in Russia
• An unsuccessful attempt by China to invade Russia

Food shortages brought on by World War I led the workers to strike.

• This was a CAUSE of the Russian Revolution.
• This was an EFFECT of the Russian Revolution.

The Russian Revolution had what effect on World War I?

• It increased the amount of Russian troops against Germany
• It effectively stopped Russia’s participation in the war
• It helped end the war for every nation involved
• It provided a place for troops to fight

During the Scramble for Africa during the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, which two European powers controlled the most African land?

• Spain and Italy
• Germany and Portugal
• Great Britain and France
• Belgium and Netherlands

Which European power controlled most of northwest Africa during the colonial era?

• France
• Belgium
• England
• Germany