World War I Quiz

What does the acronym M.A.I.N. stand for in the context of the causes of World War I?

• Monarchy, Autonomy, Independence, Neutrality

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

• Military, Aggression, Independence, Nationality

• Militancy, Autocracy, Isolationism, Nationality

Which countries made up the Allies during World War I?

• Germany, France, Russia, Italy

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire

• France, Great Britain, Russia, Austria-Hungary

• Italy, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire, Russia

What was the impact of imperialism in the context of World War I?

• Reduced military buildup in European countries

• Increased competition and building of empires

• Decreased competition and peaceful trade

• No impact on international relations

What was the name of the Serbian Nationalist group committed to liberating all Serbians from Austro-Hungarian control?

• The White Cross

• The Black Hand

• The Red Fist

• The Blue Shield

What event led to the U.S. entry into World War I?

• The Zimmermann Telegram

• The Russian Revolution

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The Battle of Argonne

What was the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points proposal?

• To punish the Central Powers

• To expand the territorial control of the Allies

• To weaken Germany and improve the status of Great Britain and France

• To undo the causes of World War I and establish a lasting peace

What was the Treaty of Versailles' 'War Guilt Clause' in relation to Germany?

• It demanded reparations from the Allies to Germany

• It absolved Germany of any responsibility for the war

• It required Germany to accept responsibility for starting the war

• It allowed Germany to rebuild its military forces

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Ottoman Empire?

• It granted independence to all territories under Ottoman control

• It had no impact on the Ottoman Empire

• It resulted in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire's territory

• It led to the creation of new countries in Eastern Europe and the Middle East

What were the problems with the League of Nations as a peacekeeping organization?

• It was supported by all major powers

• It had no real authority to enforce its ideas

• It had the ability to make decisions without unanimous agreement

• It was successful in preventing future conflicts

Which country was not allowed to join the League of Nations after World War I?

• Russia

• United States

• Germany

• France