Causes of WW1: An Overview

Which concept refers to a competitive buildup of armies and navies among European powers before World War I?

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Nationalism, as a cause of World War I, is best described as

• a policy of acquiring colonies to build an empire

• the glorification of military power and readiness for war

• a strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation or ethnic group

• a formal agreement between nations for mutual defense

Which concept best describes a society’s policy of building up strong armed forces and being prepared to use them aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

• Isolationism

• Militarism

• Pacifism

• Humanitarianism

During the lead-up to World War I, what did the arms race primarily involve among European powers?

• Competition to sign peace treaties

• Rapid buildup of weapons and military technologies

• Migration of civilians to colonies

• Abolition of standing armies

The large-caliber artillery piece nicknamed “Big Bertha” is best categorized as which kind of weapon?

• Light infantry rifle

• Heavy siege gun/artillery

• Naval torpedo

• Poison gas canister

Which countries initially formed the Triple Alliance before World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

• Germany, Italy, Russia

• Austria-Hungary, Italy, Britain

Which group did France, Russia, and Britain belong to on the eve of World War I?

• Triple Alliance

• Central Powers

• Triple Entente

• Neutral Powers

Identify the alliance shift that occurred during World War I.

• Italy left the Triple Entente to join the Central Powers

• Italy left the Triple Alliance to join the Allied Powers

• Russia left the Triple Alliance to join the Central Powers

• Britain switched from the Central Powers to neutrality

According to the alliance system, which statement best explains why a regional conflict could escalate into a world war?

• Alliances required members to remain neutral in all conflicts

• Alliances linked states so that a war involving one could draw in its partners

• Alliances prevented any mobilization of armies

• Alliances were only ceremonial and had no effect

Which leader served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the latter part of World War I?

• David Lloyd George

• Woodrow Wilson

• Georges Clemenceau

• Vittorio Orlando