Causes of World War I

What event sparked the beginning of World War I?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Great Depression

What were the two main alliances in Europe at the start of World War I?

• Triple Entente and Triple Alliance

• Allied Powers and Entente Powers

• Central Powers and Allied Powers

• Axis Powers and Allied Powers

How did imperialism contribute to the causes of World War I?

• Imperialism had no impact on the causes of World War I.

• Imperialism led to competition among European powers for colonies and resources, creating tensions and rivalries that contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

• Imperialism led to cooperation among European powers for colonies and resources, reducing tensions and rivalries that contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

• Imperialism caused European powers to unite and work together, preventing the outbreak of World War I.

What is the term for extreme pride and devotion to one's country, which was a cause of World War I?

• imperialism

• communism

• nationalism

• fascism

Which country's military buildup and arms race contributed to the causes of World War I?

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• France

Which country's desire for a larger empire and more power contributed to the causes of World War I?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• Russia

What is the term for the policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war?

• pacifism

• diplomacy

• militarism

• neutrality