World War I - Beginnings

Which three European countries signed an alliance called the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Russia, Italy

• Italy, Austria, Poland

• France, Britain, Russia

• Austria, Germany, Italy

What is it called when a country expands its influence and power into a large empire?

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Communism

By 1900, which two countries had become particularly wealthy by creating vast worldwide empires?

• Britain and France

• Germany and France

• Germany and Britain

• Britain and Russia

What was a short-term cause that triggered the start of World War I?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The alliance formed between Germany and Austria

• The tension caused by Germany's shipbuilding

What was the main aim of the Schlieffen Plan?

• To avoid a war on two fronts

• To knock Belgium out of the war quickly

• To incite Britain to become involved in the fighting

• To knock Russia out of the war and then deal with France

What is nationalism?

• Being proud of your heritage or country

• Creating partnerships

• Seizure of country from stronger country

• Building an army

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

• Russia, France, Great Britain

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary

• France, Germany, Italy

Which country left the Triple Alliance?

• Italy

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

• Belgium

What is militarism?

• Building an army

• Creating partnerships

• Seizure of territory by a stronger country

• Proud of your heritage

What is an alliance?

• Building partnerships

• Seizure of territory by another country

• Proud of your heritage

• Building an army