World War I Quiz

Which two nations made up the Central Powers at the start of WWI?

• England and Germany

• Italy and France

• Germany and Austria-Hungary

• Austria-Hungary and Italy

Which nation felt threatened by Germany’s growing naval power?

• Italy

• France

• Russia

• England

What is the key reason Russia felt they had an obligation to help defend Serbia from Austria-Hungary in 1914?

• they were Slavic nations

• they were trade partners

• they shared a common border

• they had the same king

Which part of Europe was known as the “Powder Keg,” in which WWI began?

• Alsace Lorraine

• Iberian Peninsula

• The Rhineland

• The Balkans

This is when a nation gives a list of demands that must be met in order to avoid war.

• Ultimatum

• Militarism

• Neutrality

• Stalemate

What role did Franz Ferdinand play in WWI?

• He was the military leader of France

• He assassinated Gavrilo Princip starting WW1

• He was he the Kaiser of Germnay

• His assassination triggered WW1 since he was heir to throne of Austria - Hungary

Which prior conflict persuaded France to join Russia in declaring war on Germany?

• War of 1812

• French Revolution

• Franco-Prussian War

• Hundred Years War

What German military strategy was designed to avoid a two front war between France and Russia?

• Militarism Plan

• Triple Alliance Plan

• Alsace and Lorraine Plan

• Schlieffen Plan

This term refers to when a nation chooses to stay out of other nation’s conflicts.

• Militarism

• Neutrality

• Ultimatum

• Stalemate

Which of the following nations was NOT in the Triple Entente?

• France

• England

• Russia

• Germany