World War I Unit Test

What four factors led to the outbreak of World War I?

• Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and colonialism

• Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and socialism

• Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism

• Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and isolationism

Why did the British feel threatened by Germany?

• Germany's military buildup and new industrial strength

• German generals were the best in Europe

• The Germans navy was much stronger than the British

• Germany was competing for colonies with Britian

Why did France and Germany have built up tensions?

• The naval rivalry was building between the two

• France's need for revenge from an earlier war and return of last territory

• Economic rivalry over resources in Europe

• The Germans alliance with Britain in the 1900s

Nationalism....

• was the sole cause of World War I

• is a partnership between allies

• was exclusive to Serbia

• is the devotion to one's national group or culture

The Central Powers united which of the following countires?

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire

• France, Russia, and Great Britian

• Germany, France, and Russia

France, Russia, Great Britain, and Serbia became known as the

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

• Ottoman Empire

• Triple Alliance

Austria-Hungary opposed the formation of a "greater Serbia" because

• its leaders strongly supported the principle that all people should choose their own governemnt

• the government' policy forbade negotiating with terrorists

• any Serbian expansion might encourage other ethnic groups within Austria-Hungary to rebel

• the Serbs has pledged to join the Triple Entente once they achieved independence

Which series of events led to World War I?

• Austria took over Bosnia, Serbia declared war on Austria, and Germany declared war on Serbia

• Germany declared war on Serbia, Russia moved to support Serbia, and Great Britain declared war on Russia

• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia moved to support Serbia, and Germany declared war on Russia

• A Russian nobleman was assassinated, Germany moved to support Austria, and Great Britain declared war on Germany

What event led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?

• Germany invaded France

• Germany invaded Belgium

• The Germans sank British supply boats

• The Germans sank American ships

Which of the following best describes Germany's position for much of the war?

• All of Germany's military efforts were focused on Serbia

• Germany faced war on two fronts

• Germany did not have a military strategy for this war

• Germany was a neutral country