World War I

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of which conflict?

• World War I

• The Franco-Prussian War

• World War II

• The Russo-Japanese War

Which of the following best describes warfare during World War I?

• Naval battles between ships fighting over trade routes

• Quick attacks with coordinated aircraft, artillery, and infantry

• Guerrilla combatants attacking from behind trees and in cities

• Soldiers digging in trenches and coming out over the top to attack

Which of the following had the most influence on the United States' decision to enter World War I?

• The entry of the Ottoman Empire

• The capture of Paris by the Germans

• Unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans leading to the sinking of the U.S.S. Lusitania

• Mexico's insinuation that it would ally itself with Germany

Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance, later known as the Central Powers? Pick all below options that apply.

• Great Britain

• France

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• Ottoman Empire

Which nations were members of the Triple Entente, later know as the Allies? Select all below options that apply.

• Germany

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

All of the following are regarded as primary causes of World War I except___________

• alliances.

• nationalism.

• militarism.

• communism.

• Imperialism.

Which statement best describes militarism?

• establishing a classless society through government force

• the policy of maintaining a large armed force for the aggressive pursuit of national interests

• the policy of requiring citizens to serve during a country crisis

• restricting the activities of the army when maintaining public order

Germany’s entrance into World War I was based on a pre-arranged agreement with Austria-Hungary. This is an example of ___________ (Think, main causes for WWI)

• a treaty.

• a contract.

• an ultimatum.

• an alliance.

Which event in World War I indicated the Schlieffen Plan had failed?

• Great Britain was unable to gain control of the Dardanelles.

• Germany was unable to defeat France quickly at the outset of war in 1914.

• Austria-Hungary was unable to suppress nationalist rebels.

• Russia was unable to suppress a communist revolution.

The building up of a nation's army is called

• Militarism
• Nationalism 
• Imperialism 
• Alliances