First World War Causes Quiz

What was the trigger that set off the First World War?

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

Which of the following was not an underlying cause of the First World War?

• Imperialism

• Colonization

• Nationalism

• Militarism

Which countries formed the Triple Alliance in 1882?

• Germany, France, and Britain

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Russia

• France, Britain, and Russia

What was the name of the alliance formed by France, Britain, and Russia in 1907?

• Triple Alliance

• Triple Entente

• Allied Powers

• Central Powers

What caused an arms race between Germany and Britain?

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Militarism

Which empire made Germany jealous as it tried to colonize parts of Africa?

• British and French empires

• Russian empire

• Ottoman empire

• Austro-Hungarian empire

What created the feeling that countries were better than others?

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliances

Who planned to assassinate Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary?

• Black Hand

• Blue Hand

• Red Hand

• White Hand

An alliance is often based on:

• Differences and conflicts

• Shared interests and goals

• Isolation from others

• Rapid changes in circumstances

What is the best definition of the term "alliance"?

• A solo endeavor

• A group formed for a common purpose

• A confusing situation

• A geographical location