World War I Causes and Origins

What was the term for the system of political and military alliances that divided Europe prior to World War I?

• Colonial Imperialism

• Balance of Power

• Triple Entente

• Military-Industrial Complex

Which of the following was NOT one of the main alliance systems at the start of World War I?

• Triple Alliance

• Triple Entente

• Central Powers

• Warsaw Pact

Which country issued the "blank check" to Austria-Hungary, promising unconditional support in its conflict with Serbia?

• Russia

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

What concept describes the intense pride in one's nation that contributed to increasing tensions in pre-war Europe?

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Socialism

Which of the following was a major cause of imperialism leading up to World War I?

• Competition for resources and markets

• Desire to spread democracy

• Religious missionary work

The rapid buildup of armies and navies prior to World War I is best described as:

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Socialism

Social Darwinism contributed to the causes of World War I by promoting the idea that:

• All nations should cooperate for mutual benefit

• Nations should compete for survival of the fittest

• Colonial peoples deserved independence

• War was morally wrong in all circumstances

Which country was NOT a member of the Triple Entente at the start of WWI?

• France

• Italy

• Russia

• Great Britain

The "powder keg of Europe" prior to World War I referred to:

• Russia

• The Balkans

• France

• The Ottoman Empire

Which country was the first to declare war in 1914?

• Germany

• Russia

• France

• Austria-Hungary