Causes of WWI

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

• Austria, Germany, Italy

• France, Britain, Russia

• Germany, Russia, Italy

• Italy, Austria, Poland

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

• Imperialism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Despotism

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

• Imperialism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Despotism

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

• Russia and Germany

• Russia and Britain

• Germany and France

• Britain and France

What single event triggered the start of World War I?

• The death of the Tsar of Russia

• The alliance formed between Germany and Austria

• Germany invaded Poland

• The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Who was Archduke Ferdinand?

• The British ambassador to Germany

• The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary

• The future Tsar of Russia

• The leader of Germany's armed forces

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

• Germany

• Russia

• Italy

• 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

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

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