World War I Causes Quiz

How did Militarism contribute to WWI?

• Increased spending on education

• Encouraged international diplomacy

• Promoted peaceful negotiations

• Belief in having a strong military and willingness to use it aggressively

How did Alliances contribute to WWI?

• Isolation of countries

• Decreased military resources

• Encouraged independence movements

• Agreements to assist each other if attacked

How did Nationalism contribute to the start of WWI?

• Fostering unity among nations

• Promoting global cooperation

• Leading to conflicts between different ethnic groups

• Establishing international treaties

How did Imperialism contribute to the start of WWI?

• Facilitated the sharing of resources

• Promoted equality among nations

• Resulted in competition for colonies and spheres of influence

• Led to peaceful resolutions of territorial disputes

How did the Assassination contribute to the start of WWI?

• Promoted diplomacy efforts

• Sparked a chain of events leading to war

• Strengthened alliances between nations

• Encouraged pacifist movements

What countries made up the Triple Alliance (Central Powers)?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Britain, Russia, France

• Germany, United States, Italy

What countries made up the Triple Entente (Allied Powers)?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Britain, Russia, France

• Germany, United States, Italy

• Britain, Austria-Hungary, France

What term is given to the unconditional support promised by Germany to Austria-Hungary?

• The Berlin assurance

• "The blank check"

• "The blood promise"

• "The Kaisers bond"

What was issued to the Serbian government from the Austro-Hungarian government following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• an ultimatum

• an apology

• a declaration of war

• a territorial claim

Which country declared war on Austria-Hungary and Germany on July 31st, 1914?

• Russia

• France

• Serbia

• Belgium