World War I Causes Quiz

What is militarism?

• A trend of building up armaments and armies

• A trend of promoting peace and diplomacy

• A trend of reducing military spending

• A trend of avoiding conflicts

Which country militarized more aggressively than any other nation?

• Great Britain

• Italy

• France

• Germany

Which countries formed the Triple Alliance?

• Germany, Italy, Russia

• Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

• Austria-Hungary, France, Russia

• Great Britain, France, Russia

Where did nationalism arise greatly in African and Asian colonies?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

What was particularly strong in the Balkans region?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What did the European powers take over in the African and Asian continents?

• Territories

• Colonies

• States

• Provinces

What led to a rise in nationalism in colonized areas?

• Assassination

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Alliances

Who was assassinated by the Serbian nationalist group, the 'Black Hand'?

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• King George V

• Tsar Nicholas II

Why was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

• Russian aggression

• British imperialism

• Serbian anger over Austria-Hungary's takeover of Bosnia

• French expansionism

What did Austria-Hungary present to Serbia before declaring war?

• An alliance

• An ultimatum

• A peace treaty

• A trade agreement