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Chapter 7 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
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1.

Woodrow Wilson (USA): The future of peace must include a means for nations to work together, openly and equally. The peoples of Europe need to have the right to self-determination. This treaty will ensure the peace of the world.

He is speaking of working together “openly and equally”, this would most likely correspond with his:

a)

desire to punish Germany

b)

idea to start a League of Nations

c)

hatred for France

d)

need to ensure trade lines for the US

2.

Which choice best describes the purpose of this poster?

a)

Encourage people to give their time and money to the war effort

b)

Recruit more soldiers

c)

Give civilians a government-approved version of the War

d)

Promote woman's rights

3.

What is the methods a country uses while dealing with other countries

a)

armistice

b)

self-determination

c)

reparation

d)

foreign policy

4.

What is payment for war damages?

a)

internment

b)

reparations

c)

balance of power

d)

armistice

5.

All the following were contributory causes of World War I except which one?

a)

military arms race

b)

Balkan nationalism

c)

pacifism

d)

imperialist rivalries

6.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of this poster?

a)

Promote nationalism to gain citizen support for a country's war effort.

b)

Give civilians a government-approved version of the war.

c)

Encourage people to give their time and money to the war effort.

d)

Encourage people to volunteer in a supporting role at home.

7.

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were intended to do what?

a)

make the United States, Great Britain, and France into leading world powers

b)

redistribute Germany's colonies among the Allied nations

c)

prevent international tensions from leading to war

d)

punish Germany for causing World War I

8.

Which one of the following statements is the best example of wartime propaganda?

a)

"The happy man today is the man doing his duty at the front."

b)

"Mankind must live together in peace."

c)

"Keep your gas mask handy at the front."

d)

"Three square meals a day and a paycheck – join up today!"

9.

What countries made up the Triple Entente in WWI?

a)

England, France, and Russia

b)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

c)

Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia

d)

Belgium, Holland, and Denmark

10.

A major cause of World War I was what?

a)

a decline in the foreign policy of imperialism

b)

the existence of opposing alliances

c)

an increase in acts of aggression by England

d)

the spread of communism throughout Europe

11.

The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to what?

a)

an era of peace and international good will in Germany

b)

a stable Germany that was both democratic and strong

c)

an increase in Germany's desire to regain its national pride, power, and prestige

d)

a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations

12.

Why did Russia hope to gain a strong position in the Balkans?

a)

Russia hated Austria

b)

this would give Russia control of the straits leading from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean

c)

Russia wanted to crush Serbia

d)

Russia wanted to regain Bosnia and Herzegovina from Austrian rule

13.

Since the Congress of Vienna, we have tried to protect our holdings in Europe and maintain our influence in the Balkan states. Our task has been made more difficult, however, by Russia's attempt to extend her influence into the Balkans. We must constantly be on guard to see that Russia does not extend her influence at our expense.


The position taken by this diplomat best represents the pursuit of WHAT?

a)

International diplomacy

b)

National interests

c)

Foreign expansionism

d)

Expanding alliances

14.

Indeed, the spirit of revenge has run very high in our country since our defeat in 1871. Not only has the confiscation of two of our provinces but also the huge indemnity caused ill feeling toward our neighbor to the east. As for our overseas possessions, we have worked out an agreement with the British.

The diplomats' statements support the conclusion that the leaders of European nations in 1914 preferred to risk war rather than what?

a)

preserve collective security

b)

acquire spheres of influence

c)

forego their important interests

d)

form alliances with their neighbors

15.

Our most vital interest in Europe - Belgium - may be threatened by Germany. Germany's plan to build a railway from Berlin to Baghdad threatens our interests in the Middle East, particularly the Suez Canal. These plans make her a greater threat than any other power, even Russia. Elsewhere, we must protect our overseas empire.


This diplomat believes his country's national interests would best be served by doing what?

a)

maintaining certain strategic and economic controls

b)

negotiating for political control of a threatened area

c)

providing moral support to democratic governments

d)

outmaneuvering the diplomatic moves of aggressor states