World War I Causes and Consequences

What was World War I initially called by some people?

• The Great Conflict

• The Global War

• The War to End All Wars

• The European Struggle

What made World War I unique compared to previous conflicts in Earth's history?

• It involved new types of weapons.

• It was fought by nations from all over the world.

• It lasted for a very long time.

• It was the first war with air combat.

Which group of countries formed the Central Powers at the start of World War I?

• France, Britain, Russia, Japan

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

• United States, Portugal, Italy, Serbia

• Russia, Germany, France, Britain

Which group of countries formed the Allied Powers at the start of World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire

• France, Britain, Russia, Portugal, Japan

• Bulgaria, United States, Serbia, France

• Italy, Russia, Germany, Britain

What was the main goal of Serbian nationalists regarding the Slavic people in Austria-Hungary?

• To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary.

• To help Austria-Hungary expand its territory.

• To liberate and unify the Slavic people under one nation.

• To encourage the Slavic people to move to Serbia.

Who was assassinated on June 28, 1914, an event that helped start World War I?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Gavrilo Princip

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg

What was Kaiser Wilhelm II's main ambition for Germany before World War I?

• To create a peaceful alliance with all European nations.

• To dominate Europe economically and militarily.

• To expand Germany's colonial empire overseas.

• To establish a democratic government in Germany.

How did Russia respond to Austria-Hungary's aggression towards Serbia?

• They immediately sought a diplomatic solution.

• They waited for France and Britain to make the first move.

• They immediately deployed troops and ramped up military production.

• They offered to mediate between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.

Why did Great Britain see Germany's growing power as a threat?

• Germany was building a stronger navy than Britain.

• Germany was becoming powerful in both its economy and military.

• Germany was forming alliances with Britain's enemies.

• Germany was trying to take over British colonies.

What action did Great Britain take regarding conflicts in Europe before World War I?

• They actively helped to resolve disputes between nations.

• They encouraged other countries to avoid war.

• They refused to help settle disagreements, especially with Germany.

• They formed a strong alliance with Germany to keep peace.