WW1 Review - World History

What was a direct cause of the outbreak of World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of the Russian Revolution

Which of the following is an example of militarism that contributed to the onset of World War I?

• The formation of the Triple Entente

• The competition for colonies in Africa and Asia

• The burgeoning/FLOURISHING military budgets across Europe

• The assassination of a political leader

Which alliance was established before the war between Russia and Serbia?

• Germany and Austria-Hungary

• France and Russia

• Britain, France, and Belgium

• Russia and Serbia

What was the immediate consequence when the archduke was assassinated?

• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

• Russia got involved to defend Serbia and declared war on Austria-Hungary

• Germany declared war on Russia

• France got involved to defend Russia and was drawn into a war against Germany and Austria-Hungary

What concept describes the extreme patriotic feelings that one country is superior to others?

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Alliance System

Imperialism in the context of World War I refers to:

• The race to develop the most powerful military

• The competition among European countries for cultural dominance

• A country extending their power by acquiring additional territories

• The formation of defensive alliances between countries

What was the Austria-Hungary Ultimatum in response to?

• The unification of Serbia and Montenegro

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The expansion of Serbian territory

• The formation of the Triple Entente

Which countries made up the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Britain, Russia, France

• Belgium, Greece, Serbia

• Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire

What was the Schlieffen Plan designed to achieve?

• To create a defensive stance against Russia

• To secure an alliance with Britain and France

• To win the war by attacking on two fronts and winning quickly

• To establish a peace treaty with the Allied Powers

What was the significance of the First Battle of the Marne?

• It was a minor skirmish with no real impact on the war

• It led to a quick victory for Germany in France

• It was a major turning point in the war as France and Britain won against Germany

• It resulted in the immediate end of the war