Causes of WWI Quiz

What does the acronym MANIA stand for in the context of the causes of WWI?

• Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination

• Meetings, Agreements, Negotiations, Interventions, Armistice

• Movement, Armament, Neutrality, Invasion, Armistice

• Militarism, Agreements, Nationalism, Invasion, Armistice

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of WWI as described by the acronym MANIA?

• Imperialism

• Economic Depression

• Militarism

• Nationalism

How did the causes of WWI described by the acronym MANIA interact with each other?

• They were unrelated and did not influence each other.

• They reinforced and reflected each other, making the situation more complex.

• They cancelled each other out, leading to peace.

• They occurred sequentially, not simultaneously.

What is militarism?

• A policy of maintaining a small military force

• An ideology that glorifies war to increase power

• A government system based on equal power distribution

• A cultural movement that promotes peace

What was one of the reasons nations built up large military forces according to the ideology of militarism?

• To reduce national pride

• To promote global peace

• To act as a deterrent to war

• To decrease national power

How was war typically portrayed before World War I?

• As a destructive and pointless endeavor

• As a noble and heroic way of resolving disputes

• As a minor disagreement between nations

• As an economic burden to countries

What did nations begin to do as part of militarism?

• Decrease their investment in military technology

• Focus solely on economic development

• Stockpile arms and invest in new weapons technology

• Promote disarmament treaties

What was the purpose of the illustration titled "All the Ships of the British Navy – The World's Most Formidable Fleet"?

• To advertise a new fleet of commercial ships

• To showcase the strength and diversity of the British Navy

• To announce a new naval technology

• To provide a tourist map of British naval bases

What was the main purpose of the alliances formed between nations before 1914?

• To promote trade between nations

• To assist each other if attacked

• To colonize new territories

• To compete in technological advancements

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance before 1914?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Great Britain, France, Russia

• Germany, France, Italy

• Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, Russia