Causes of WWI Quiz

Who was assassinated on June 28, 1914, leading to a series of events that eventually sparked World War I?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• King George V

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Tsar Nicholas II

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place in which city?

• Vienna

• Sarajevo

• Berlin

• Paris

Which of the following best describes the Alliance System before World War I?

• An agreement between all European nations to promote peace

• A series of treaties between France and Germany to prevent war

• A network of treaties and alliances that divided Europe into competing camps

• A global agreement for disarmament

Militarism contributed to the outbreak of World War I by:

• Encouraging peaceful negotiations

• Reducing the size of European armies

• Promoting the idea that military force was the ultimate solution to international disputes

• Decreasing tensions through disarmament agreements

Which of the following regions was a focal point of imperial rivalry among European powers before World War I?

• North America

• The Balkans

• Scandinavia

• Australia

Nationalism contributed to the outbreak of World War I by:

• Encouraging countries to work together for a common goal

• Promoting the idea of a single global government

• Increasing pride in one's country and hostility towards other nations

• Decreasing the importance of ethnic identities

Which alliance was NOT part of the initial conflict that led to World War I?

• Triple Entente

• Triple Alliance

• Central Powers

• Balkan League

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

• By encouraging countries to give up their colonies

• By reducing competition for overseas territories

• By fostering cooperation among European powers

• By increasing competition and conflict over colonies and resources

What was the main effect of militarism in Europe prior to World War I?

• It led to a reduction in military spending

• It fostered an arms race among the great powers

• It encouraged countries to resolve disputes through diplomacy

• It decreased the influence of the military in government

Which of the following best describes the impact of nationalism on the Austro-Hungarian Empire before World War I?

• It strengthened the unity of the empire

• It had no significant impact

• It led to demands for independence from various ethnic groups

• It decreased the empire's military strength