World War I Quiz

What does militarism mean?

• Military agreement between countries

• The act of forming alliances

• Glorifying war and preparing for it

• Competing economically with other nations

Which nations were part of the Triple Alliance?

• Britain, France, and Russia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Germany, Russia, and Italy

• Britain, Austria-Hungary, and Germany

What was the Triple Entente?

What was one of the main reasons for the rising tensions in Europe that led to World War I?

• The establishment of a single currency

• The decline of imperialism

• A deep feeling of attachment to one's own nation, or nationalism

• The reduction of military forces

Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?

• Chancellor of Prussia

• Emperor of Austria-Hungary

• Emperor of Germany

• Prime Minister of Britain

Who did Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany form an alliance with after letting the agreement with Russia end?

• Britain

• France

• Austria-Hungary

• The Ottoman Empire

What was the consequence of the alliance between Germany and France according to the text?

• It led to improved relations with Britain.

• It caused Germany to reduce its military size.

• It meant that Germany would have to fight enemies on both its eastern and western borders if there were a war.

• It resulted in a peaceful resolution with Russia.

Which countries formed the Triple Entente alliance against Germany?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Britain, France, and Russia

• Britain, France, and Italy

• Germany, Britain, and France

What event is described as triggering Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The alliance between Germany and France

• The formation of the Triple Entente

• The breaking apart of the Ottoman Empire

How did the Balkans contribute to the increasing tensions that led to World War I?

• They were the location of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

• They were the primary battleground between the Triple Entente and the Central Powers.

• They were a region of brewing trouble in southeastern Europe.

• They were under the control of Germany and France.