World War One Causes Quiz

What were the main causes of World War One?

• All of the above

• Building up of militaries

• Desire to prove power

• Competition for colonies and resources

Which country's heir to the throne was assassinated in 1914?

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

• France

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• Sir Thomas Barelay

• Emperor Franz Josef

• Printip

• Gavrilo Princip of Serbia

Which country was not part of the Allied Powers?

• Russia

• Germany

• United States

• Italy

What was the policy of building up a large military called?

• Alliances

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

Which country was part of the Central Powers?

• Ottoman Empire

• Serbia

• France

• Italy

What was the main purpose of the systems of alliances during World War One?

• To conquer other countries

• To defend and help each other

• To increase trade

• To promote peace

What was the local event that led to the outbreak of World War One?

• Creation of the Allied Powers

• Creation of the Central Powers

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand