Long-term causes of World War One

The direct cause of World War 1 was the assassination of:

• Abelard Baldhart

• Archduke Ferdinand

• Nathan Enns

• Bernado Schaeffer

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military is:

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Militarism

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

• Germany, Russia, Italy

• Germany, Austria, Italy

• France, Britain, Russia

• France, Spain, Netherlands

Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• The Prime Minister of France

• The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary

• The future Tsar of Russia

• The leader of Germany

In what year did World War One commence?

• 1917

• 1914

• 1915

• 1912

What was it called when a country tried to increase its power and wealth?

• Alliances

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

What three countries signed an agreement to become the Triple Alliance?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia

• Russia, Serbia, Italy

• Germany, Serbia, Italy

How long did World War One last?

• Five years

• One month

• Four years

• One year

At the commencement of World War One the leader of Germany was:

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Kaiser Wilhelm I

• Friedrich Ebert

• Adolf Hitler

Between 1870 and 1914 military spending among the European powers increased by:

• 100%

• 50%

• 300%

• 200%