World War I Quiz

What were the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I?

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

• Monarchy, Anarchy, Isolationism, Neutrality

• Military, Armistice, Independence, Navigation

• Markets, Alliances, Industrialization, Nationalism

Which event is considered the "spark" that started World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of Marne

• The invasion of Belgium

Which countries were part of the Central Powers in World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

• Britain, France, Russia, Italy

• Germany, Italy, Japan, Austria

• Austria-Hungary, France, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

What was the primary strategy behind Germany's Schlieffen Plan during World War I?

• Quick defeat of France through Belgium before facing Russia

• Establish a defensive stance against Russia and Britain

• Naval blockade against Britain

• All-out assault on all fronts simultaneously

Why did the Schlieffen Plan ultimately fail?

• Belgian resistance, British intervention, and Russian mobilization

• Lack of resources, German mutinies, and tactical errors

• Underestimation of French defenses, lack of support from allies

• All of the above

What year did World War I come to an end?

• 1918

• 1916

• 1919

• 1920

What were the key requirements placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

• Reparations, disarmament, territorial losses, war guilt clause

• Formation of the League of Nations, disarmament, economic aid

• Military alliance with Britain, economic sanctions, territorial expansion

• None of the above

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Socialism

This word means strengthening a country's military; it's a cause of World War I.

• Nationalism
• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism

This word means pride in one's country; it was a cause of WWI.

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Nationalism
• Imperialism