Chapter 22: Causes of WWI

What is the belief that a people who share a common language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign domination?

• imperialism
• nationalism
• militarism 

What is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

• imperialism
• nationalism
• militarism

What is extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

• imperialism
• nationalism
• militarism 

What is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries?

• imperialism
• nationalism
• militarism
• alliances

What was France, Russia, and Britain called during WWI?

• Central Powers
• Allied Powers

What was Germany, Italy, and Austria Hungry called during WWI?

• Allied Powers
• Central Powers

What was a nickname given to WWI?

• The Big War
• The Bad War
• The Great War
• The World War

The "spark" that started the Great War.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Assassination

M.A.I.N. is a way to remember the causes of war. The "A" stands for...

• armistance
• armany
• alliances
• Aryan Brotherhood

Many European countries began taking over less powerful countries and taking the natural resources. This caused competition between the European countries as they each tried to build their empires bigger and bigger. Which WW1 cause would this fall under?

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism