World War I Causes Quiz

What three European countries signed an alliance called the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Russia, Italy

• Italy, Austria, Poland

• France, Britain, Russia

• France, Spain, Netherlands

• Austria, Germany, Italy

What is it called when a country expands its influence and power into a large empire?

• Despotism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Imperialism

• Absolutism

Which two countries had become wealthy through creating vast worldwide empires?

• Britain and France

• Germany and France

• Russia and Britain

• Russia and Germany

• Germany and Britain

What single event triggered the start of World War I?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

• Germany invaded Poland

• The alliance formed between Germany and Austria

• The death of the Tsar of Russia

Who was Archduke Ferdinand?

• The leader of Germany's armed forces

• The future Tsar of Russia

• The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary

• The British ambassador to Germany

• The leader of the French government

What country declared war on Serbia at the very start of World War I?

• Germany

• Russia

• Italy

• France

• Austria-Hungary

Why do some historians believe that Germany wanted to start World War I?

• Germany felt that the war was going to happen

• Germany felt surrounded by enemies

• Germany felt that the sooner the war began, the better chance they had

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which side was the United States on at the start of the war?

• Germany and Austria

• Britain and France

• The United States was neutral at the start of the war

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following was a cause that contributed to the start of World War I?

• Imperialism

• Secret Alliances

• Politics

• National pride

• All of the above

World War I was mostly fought between the countries of what continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• South America