WWI Quizizz

Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I?

• The aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power in Europe.

• Yugoslavia was aggressively invading its neighboring countries.

• Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.

• The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world.

Which event led to the United States' entry into WWI?

• the Russian Revolution

• the sinking of the USS Maine

• the Zimmerman Telegram

• the Treaty of Versailles

What nations were members of the Central Powers?(Choose ALL that apply.)

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

• Ottoman Empire

• Great Britain

How was WWI different from previously fought wars?

• Women were allowed to serve in the army.

• It was fought mainly on water.

• New weapons made war more deadly.

• Only European nations were involved.

What is militarism?

• A stronger nation takes over a weaker nation to exploit its resources.

• A mother country exercises complete control over its colonies.

• A government allows citizens the right to vote.

• A country builds up a bigger and more powerful army and navy.

What effect did Russia's signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on WWI?

• It had no effect on the war.

• It concentrated the fighting on the Western Front.

• It created obstacles for German war strategy.

• It ended the war in Europe.

How did the alliance system contribute to the start of World War I?

• It failed to include Germany and France as members.

• It threatened countries in the western hemisphere.

• It allowed Japanese aggression in Korea.

• It increased tensions between European countries.

What were the MAIN causes of WWI?

• manufacturing, agriculture, industry, and nationalism

• militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism

• money, alliances, industry, and navy

• modernization, aggression, imperialism, and nationalism

What was a major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917?

• defeat of Germany in the Russian campaign

• marriage of Czar Nicholas II to a German princess

• economic differences between social classes

• appeal of socialism to the Russian nobility

Where would nationalism most likely develop?

• in areas where there are common customs, language, and history

• in areas where land is suited to agriculture

• in areas where industry is able to meet the demands of consumers

• in areas with a moderate climate and rivers for irrigation