World War I Vocabulary Assessment with Scenarios

A country begins building up its navy and army so it can be stronger than nearby nations. Newspapers proudly show off new battleships and tanks. Which vocabulary word best fits this situation?

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliance

France, Great Britain, and Russia agree to defend one another if any of them are attacked. Which vocabulary word describes this kind of agreement?

• Alliance

• Nationalism

• Assassination

• Raw materials

European countries begin taking over lands in Africa and Asia to gain resources and expand their power. Which word describes this action?

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Alliance

A man proudly waves his country's flag and says, “Our nation is the best in the world—no one can compare!” Which vocabulary word describes this person’s belief?

• Nationalist

• Imperialist

• Militarist

• Ally

When one country began producing more and more weapons, nearby nations felt pressured to do the same. Soon, all of them were competing to build the biggest and most dangerous militaries. Which vocabulary word describes this competition?

• Assassination

• Arms race

• Imperialism

• Alliance

The countries of Great Britain, France, and Russia fought together against Germany and Austria-Hungary during World War I.

• Alliance

• Conflict

• Neutrality

• Invasion

Which group name were they known by?

• Allied Powers

• Central Powers

• Neutral Nations

• Axis Powers

European countries wanted coal, iron, and rubber to build weapons and machines. They took control of colonies where these things were found. What are coal, iron, and rubber examples of?

• A. Arms race

• B. Raw materials

• C. Nationalism

• D. Militarism

A person strongly supports their nation’s independence and wants to see their people free from foreign rule.

• Imperialist

• Nationalist

• Ally

• Militarist

In 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was shot and killed by a Serbian man who wanted independence for his country. What vocabulary word describes this event?

• Assassination

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Arms race