World War I - Quiz

What was the event that most historians believe was the catalyst for World War I

• The Triple Entente

• The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

• Alliances

• imperialism

Prior to World War I, were the countries of Europe competing for?

• power

• Alliances

• resources

• influence

Imperialism is

• expanding influence by taking over other countries

• a type of alliance

• the result of mistrust

• a social contract

Archduke Ferdinand was heir to the throne of

• Austria

• Hungary

• Serbia

• Austria-Hungary

One month after Archduke Ferdinand's assassination, ________ declared war on Serbia.

• Germany

• Russia

• France

• Austria-Hungary

Which of the following countries was not a part of the Allies?

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• Britain

Opposing the Allied powers was the

• Central Powers

• The Associated Powers

• Russia

• The United States

The Zimmerman telegram signaled Germany's intention to ally with

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

• Russia

What year did the United States enter the War?

• 1914

• 1918

• 1917

• 1915

During World War I, the United States was known as

• Allied Power

• Central Power

• Opposing Power

• Associated Power