World War I Test (World)

Germany was at a disadvantage in World War I because

• they had very little industry

• they faced enemies on two fronts

• they had a very small population

• as a peace-loving nation, they felt uncomfortable with war

The Allied countries were greatly shocked in World War I when Russia

• allied with Germany.

• invaded Sweden.

• condemned the United States.

• signed a peace treaty with Germany.

Which countries formed the Triple Entente in the years leading up to World War I?

• Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

• Russia, Germany, and Italy

• Britain, France, and Russia

Which countries were the first two to participate in World War I?

• Russia and Austria-Hungary

• Germany and Russia

• Serbia and the Ottoman Empire

• Austria-Hungary and Serbia

Which area in Southeast Europe is known for ethnic conflicts as the "Powder Keg"?

• Serbia

• France

• Balkans

• Powder Keg

Because militarism was the main cause leading to war, the drafters of the Treaty of Versailles

• forced Germany to pay reparations.

• stripped Germany of its colonies.

• forced Germany to sign the war guilt clause.

• forbade Germany from maintaining an army.

The war may only involve two countries, if there is no

• imperialism.

• propaganda.

• alliance system.

• Germany.

World War I was very deadly because...

• It lasted 4 years

• Germany did not surrender

• New weapons were used

• The Lusitania ship sank

The type of warfare where soldiers dig trenches and fight in an open area in the middle is called...

• propaganda warfare

• high-intensity warfare

• permanent warfare
  

• trench warfare

A person's pride and intense love for their country is

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Socialism