World War I Alliances Quiz

What was the main reason Germany needed to expand their navy?

• To build an empire and travel across the seas

• To defend against France

• To support Austria-Hungary

• To compete with Russia

Which country had the biggest navy in the world at the time?

• Germany

• France

• The UK

• Russia

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• UK, France, Russia

• Germany, France, Russia

• UK, Germany, Italy

When was the Triple Entente formed?

• 1882

• 1894

• 1904

• 1907

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?

• UK, France, Russia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• UK, Germany, France

• France, Russia, Italy

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

• A naval strategy

• A military plan by Germany

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

What did the UK launch in 1906 that sparked a naval race?

• HMS Victory

• HMS Dreadnought

• HMS Britannia

• HMS Warrior

Map showing major alliances of World War I

• Allied Powers and Central Powers

• Axis Powers and Allied Powers

• Triple Entente and Triple Alliance

• NATO and Warsaw Pact

Which two countries were seen as rivals by Germany in the early 20th century?

• Italy and Spain

• UK and France

• Russia and Austria

• USA and Canada

What was Kaiser Wilhelm II's famous speech in 1901 about?

• Germany's military power

• Germany's need for a 'place in the sun'

• Germany's economic growth

• Germany's cultural heritage