Unit 4 Vocabulary Review - World War I

What is the belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it to defend or promote national interests called?

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

Which of the following best describes militarism?

• The belief in promoting peace through diplomacy.

• The belief in having a strong military to defend or promote national interests.

• The belief in avoiding international conflicts.

• The belief in expanding trade relations with other countries.

What is the term used to describe agreements made between countries to support and defend each other?

• Treaties

• Alliances

• Negotiations

• Contracts

What is a key characteristic of alliances between countries?

• They are temporary agreements for trade

• They involve mutual support and defense

• They focus on cultural development

• They are informal agreements without documentation

What is the definition of nationalism?

• A strong feeling of pride and loyalty to one’s country.

• A belief in the superiority of one’s culture over others.

• A system of government where power is shared among states.

• A movement to promote global unity and peace.

What is a key characteristic of nationalism?

• Pride and loyalty to one’s country.

• Disregard for cultural heritage.

• Focus on global unity.

• Advocacy for shared governance among nations.

Which historical concept is often associated with the expansion of empires and control over foreign territories?

• Imperialism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

What is one key characteristic of imperialism?

• Promoting equality among nations

• Taking control of other lands or countries

• Establishing a democratic government

• Sharing resources equally among all countries

What is trench warfare?

• A type of fighting where soldiers stay in deep ditches to be safe from enemy fire.

• A type of fighting where soldiers use airplanes to attack enemies.

• A type of fighting where soldiers use naval ships to attack enemies.

• A type of fighting where soldiers use guerrilla tactics in forests.

Why did soldiers use trenches during trench warfare?

• To stay safe from enemy fire.

• To launch aerial attacks.

• To hide in forests.

• To attack enemy ships.