World War I Chapter 11 Section 1

Which of the following was not a main cause of World War I?

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

The buildup of strong armed forces to prepare for war is called:

• Alliance

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before the war began?

• Triple Alliance

• Triple Entente

• Central League

• Allied Powers

Which event triggered the start of World War I?

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Germany’s invasion of Belgium

• The Zimmerman Telegram

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• A German soldier

• An Italian spy

• A Serbian nationalist

• A Russian revolutionary

Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

• Russia invaded Belgium

• Russia was mobilizing troops to defend Serbia

• Russia refused to sign a trade agreement

• Russia attacked Austria-Hungary

Which of the following countries belonged to the Central Powers?

• Great Britain

• France

• Germany

• Russia

Which countries made up the Allied Powers at the start of the war?

• France, Britain, and Russia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Britain, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire

• Russia, Germany, and France

What was one effect of nationalism in Europe before WWI?

• It united countries under one government

• It reduced military competition

• It caused rivalries and independence movements

• It encouraged peace between nations

The term imperialism refers to:

• Building empires by gaining colonies and territories

• A peaceful policy between European nations

• Limiting military spending

• Ending alliances among major powers