Fast and Curious: WWI Pt 2

Where did World War I take place?

• Primarily in Europe

• Mainly in Asia

• Mostly in Africa

• Largely in the Americas

What is militarism?

• The belief that a country should have a strong military capability and use it defensively to protect its interests.

• The belief that a country should have a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote its interests.

• The policy of maintaining a small military force and using it only in times of dire emergency.

• The strategy of using economic influence rather than military strength to maintain national security.

What was the objective of Germany's Schlieffen Plan?

• To establish a defensive line against potential Russian aggression.

• To quickly defeat France and then shift east to fight Russia.

• To create a blockade against British naval forces.

• To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy for a joint military operation.

What was the Triple Entente also known as?

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

• Axis Powers

• Neutral Countries

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

• United Kingdom, France, Russia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia

• France, Russia, Serbia

During which time period did European countries compete with each other all over the world?

• 1700s and early 1800s

• 1800s and early 1900s

• 1900s and early 2000s

• 1600s and early 1700s

What was one of the reasons European countries fought for colonies and spheres of influence in Africa and Asia?

• To establish educational institutions

• To promote cultural exchanges

• To claim colonies and spheres of influence

• To create a united government

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• A member of the Black Hands

• A Russian nationalist

• Gavrilo Princip

• A member of the Austria-Hungary military

What action by Russia was considered an act of war by Germany?

• Russia's alliance with Serbia.

• Russia's economic sanctions against Germany.

• Russia's military mobilization.

• Russia's declaration of war on Austria-Hungary.

Why did Great Britain declare war on Germany?

• Because Germany declared war on Russia

• Because Germany declared war on France

• Because Germany violated Belgian neutrality

• Because of the alliance with France