Causes of World War I

Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?

• Invasion of Poland by Germany

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which country was the first to declare war in World War I?

• Russia

• France

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

What was the name of the alliance formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before World War I?

• Allies

• Central Powers

• Axis Powers

• Quadruple Alliance

Which country's assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary sparked the beginning of World War I?

• Serbia

• Russia

• Germany

• France

What was the main cause of tension between European powers before World War I?

• Environmental issues, social inequality, and lack of resources.

• Political disagreements, language barriers, and technological advancements.

• Religious conflicts, economic competition, and cultural differences.

• Competition for colonies and territories, arms race, and complex system of alliances.

Which country's invasion of Belgium led to Britain's entry into World War I?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• Russia

What alliance did Great Britain belong to?

• Allies

• Central Powers

Which country switched sides during World War I, joining the Allies after initially being part of the Central Powers?

• Ottoman Empire

• Austria-Hungary

• Italy

• Germany

Building up of armies

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

Extreme pride in your country

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Miltarism