Causes of World War 1 Quiz

What does the "M" in the MANIA method stand for in the causes of World War 1?

• Militarism

• Monarchy

• Mercantilism

• Migration

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of World War 1 according to the MANIA method?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Democracy

What is the belief that a strong military is essential for national security and glory called?

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Assassination

What was the arms race a competition between nations to build up?

• Economies

• Militaries

• Diplomatic relations

• Trade routes

Which two European powers competed to build the biggest and most powerful navies?

• France and Italy

• Britain and Germany

• Russia and Austria-Hungary

• Spain and Portugal

What new technologies fueled the arms race according to the text?

• Tanks and airplanes

• Battleships and submarines

• Machine guns and artillery

• Radios and telegraphs

Which countries significantly increased the size of their standing armies before World War I?

• France, Germany, and Russia

• Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria

What was the impact of drafting millions of men into standing armies for European powers?

• It reduced the need for resources

• It created a constant drain on resources

• It made countries more peaceful

• It decreased the size of the armies

What was one of the benefits of using railroads for military purposes?

• They allowed for slower movement of troops

• They made it harder to supply front lines

• They allowed for rapid movement of troops and supplies

• They were only used for transporting food

What is one of the consequences of the ability to quickly move large armies using railroads?

• Wars became less deadly

• Wars became more deadly and destructive

• Armies became smaller

• Countries stopped fighting wars