Causes of World War I Quiz

Which M.A.I.N. cause of World War I is illustrated by Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary's network of mutual defense agreements?

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Militarism

Devotion to one's own nation, accompanied by a view of other nations as rivals or enemies, is best described as which cause of World War I?

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

Why did alliances between countries increase the risk of a larger conflict during World War I?

• Alliances meant that if one country was attacked, allied countries were obligated to join the conflict, spreading the war.

• Alliances made countries less likely to go to war.

• Alliances only affected trade agreements.

• Alliances prevented any military action from taking place.

Which event marked the beginning of World War I?

• The United States enters World War I.

• The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie assassinated by Serbian nationalist.

• The Treaty of Versailles is signed.

• Russia withdraws from the war after the Bolshevik Revolution.

Which event led to the end of fighting in Europe during World War I?

• The Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat.

• Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare.

• An armistice is signed, ending the fighting in Europe.

• The concert of Europe and Queen Elizabeth's family help keep the balance of power and peace for decades.

What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania during World War I?

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• It was a major reason for the United States entering World War I.

• It marked the end of the war.

• It caused Russia to withdraw from the war.

Which cultural and social changes resulted from World War I? Select all that apply.

• The rise of women’s suffrage movements

• Increased rationing and conservation at home

• A decrease in artistic and literary expression

• New nations formed after empires collapsed

Which Wilsonian ideal was intended to address the MAIN cause of World War I known as "Alliances"?

• Open covenants (treaties) of peace, openly arrived at — no secret agreements

• Self-determination of peoples — nations should have the right to decide their own government

• Reduction of armaments to the lowest point consistent with safety

• Fair adjustment of colonial claims, with respect to both native populations and colonizing powers

Which Wilsonian ideal was designed to reduce the MAIN cause of World War I known as "Imperialism"?

• Open covenants (treaties) of peace, openly arrived at — no secret agreements

• Self-determination of peoples — nations should have the right to decide their own government

• Reduction of armaments to the lowest point consistent with safety

• Fair adjustment of colonial claims, with respect to both native populations and colonizing powers

Which event involved the Central Powers and contributed to the United States entering World War I?

• Harlem Hellfighters

• sunk Lusitania

• Code Talkers

• ANZAC's