WWI Cause

What was the immediate cause of the outbreak of World War I?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• Economic competition between European powers
• Religious conflicts in the Balkans
• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Treaty of Versailles
• Alliance System
• Industrialization

What event directly triggered Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• Serbia's rejection of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Hungary
• Election of a new Serbian president

Which of the following countries was NOT a member of the Triple Entente?

• United Kingdom

• Germany
• Russia
• France

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

• Nationalism fueled competition, territorial disputes, and aggression among nations.

• Nationalism led to increased diplomatic negotiations and compromises.
• Nationalism had no impact on the outbreak of World War I.
• Nationalism promoted peace and cooperation among nations.

What was the primary purpose of the alliance system in Europe before World War I?

• To ensure military preparedness

• To establish a system of colonial rule
• To encourage cultural exchange between countries
• To promote economic cooperation among nations

Which nation was blamed and forced to take full responsibility for World War I?

• Germany
• Russia
• United Kingdom
• France

What was the significance of the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance before World War I?

• The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance were insignificant in European politics before World War I.
• The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance were formed after World War I.
• They were military alliances intended to deter aggression.

• The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance were focused on economic cooperation rather than military alliances.

Which of the following technologies was NOT used during World War I?

• Airplanes

• Tanks

• Machine guns

• Radar

What was the defining experience for most soldiers during World War I?

• Trench warfare
• Guerrilla warfare
• Naval battles
• Air combat