Classwork / Quiz

What was one of the main causes of World War I?

• The invention of the telephone

• Militarism

• The discovery of penicillin

• The first flight by the Wright brothers

Which country's militarism was a big concern leading up to World War I?

• Russia

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

What was the Triple Alliance?

• An agreement between Britain, France, and Russia

• A scientific collaboration between European countries

• A trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico

• An alliance including Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire

What role did international alliances play in the lead-up to World War I?

• They were created for economic purposes only

• They isolated rival states and created tensions

• They prevented the war from starting

• They contributed to the balance of power

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

• By reducing competition among European powers

• By promoting peace negotiations

• By encouraging countries to disarm

• By leading to conflict over colonial holdings

Which country sought to enlarge its empire, contributing to tensions in Europe?

• Spain

• Germany

• The Netherlands

• Portugal

What was nationalism's role in the buildup to World War I?

• It fostered a sense of competition and enmity among nations

• It promoted global trade and cooperation

• It led to a decrease in military spending

• It encouraged countries to form peaceful alliances

What event directly sparked the beginning of World War I?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invention of the tank

• The Battle of Waterloo

How did the alliance system contribute to the spread of World War I?

• It allowed for quick resolution of conflicts

• It promoted economic sanctions instead of military action

• It led to widespread neutrality among European powers

• It caused localized conflicts to escalate into a global war

What was the impact of militarism on European countries before World War I?

• It decreased national budgets for defense

• It led to a reduction in military forces

• It encouraged diplomatic solutions to conflicts

• It resulted in the buildup of large and powerful militaries