Grade 8 History: Long-term causes of WW1

An acronym for some of the long-term causes of WW1 is M.A.I.N. What word does each letter represent?

• Militarism, Armies, Imperialism, Nationalism.

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

• Militaries, Alliances,

  Imperialism, Nationalism.

• Mistakes, Armies, Imperialists and Nationalists.

True or False: In the late 19th Century, there was a cultural belief across Europe that war was good for nations.

(a)  

Despite developments taking place in other European countries, which country maintained naval superiority?

• Germany

• France

• Britain

• Russia

True or False: The name of the alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy was called 'The Triple Alliance'.

(a)  

Which countries formed 'The Triple Entente'?

• Russia, France, Italy

• Britain, France and Russia

• Britain, France, Germany

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy

Who was the first Kaiser of Germany?

• Wilhelm I

• Wilhelm II

• Otterman

• Bismarck

Which German ruler's attitude posed a threat to other countries?

• Wilhelm 1

• Wilhelm II

• Otterman

• Bismarck

How did Britain respond to the 'Arms Race'?

• In creased their army and by 1914 had nearly 4 million soldiers

• They did not want to get involved in European politics and so did not respond to any military threats.

• Increased the size of their navy and introduced new battle ships.

• Built a railroad to transport troops.

How did France respond to 'The Arms Race'?

• Built a railroad to transport the troops.

• Increased their navy.

• Built defence forces along their borders.

• Increased their army and by 1914 they had nearly 4 million soldiers.

How did Russia respond to 'The Arms Race'?

• Spent a fortune on military railways designed to transport troops.

• Increased the size of their army

• Increased the size of their navy

• Built battleships