World War I and Russian Revolution Review

1. Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance?

• Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

• France, Russia, Britain

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Japan

• Germany, Italy, Russia

Which countries were members of the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

• France, Russia, Britain

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Japan

• Germany, Italy, Russia

The European nations formed two great alliances because they wanted to

• be prepared for the coming of World War I.

• protect themselves from their enemies.

• create a single, unified government.

• promote trade and commerce.

One way nationalism increased tensions in pre-war Europe was that Germans

• were bitter about their 1871 defeat in the Franco-Prussian war

• were growing less and less interested in acquiring overseas colonies

• were proud of their new empire's military power and industrial leadership

• believed that they were the leaders of all Slavic people

The build-up and glorification of armed forces in Europe during the late 1800s is an example of:

• militarism

• imperialism

• mercantilism

• isolationism

Why were Serbian nationalists (black hand) angry when Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary visited Bosnia (Saravejo)?

• They saw the Austrians as oppressive foreign rulers.

• They wanted Bosnia to join the Russian Empire.

• Bosnians wanted him to be their king.

• They thought he supported the Slavs over the Serbs

Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia's entrance into World War I?

• Russia wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism.

• Russia wanted to avoid facing Germany alone at a later date

• Russia wanted to defend the Slavic peoples in Serbia

• Russia stood by its one dependable ally, Austria-Hungary.

Which of the following events caused Britain to fight in World War I?

• Germany invaded Russia

• Germany invaded Belgium

• Russia joined France to fight Austria

• Austria gave Serbia an ultimatum

A stalemate developed along the Western Front early in the war because

• the French army was able to push Germany out

• The United States immediately joined the war

• the German army fought with outdated weapons

• Trench warfare made it difficult for either side to win an advantage

How was fighting on the Eastern Front different from fighting on the Western Front?

• Trench warfare was not as widespread on the Eastern Front.

• Russian armies were better equipped than countries in the West.

• Casualties were much lower on the Eastern Front.

• The soldiers on the Eastern Front had better medical care.