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WWI Causes

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What long-term cause of WWI does the following describe:

As countries began to feel threatened, they looked for allies to help them if they went to war.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

2.

What long-term cause of WWI does the following describe:

People took great pride in their countries and thought theirs was the best. For many leaders in Europe, to prove you are the best you have to win a war against your rivals.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

3.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was a...

a)

long-term cause of WWI.

b)

short-term cause of WWI.

4.

What long-term cause of WWI does the following describe:

Britain had a huge empire by 1914 and other nations wanted the same. There was a race to gain control of other nations – especially in Africa – which led to rivalries between countries in Europe.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

5.

What long-term cause of WWI does the following describe:

People took great pride in their armies and navies and wanted theirs to be the biggest and the best.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

6.

An 'Empire' is...

a)

trying to build up an Empire.

b)

agreements/promises to defend and help another country.

c)

where a country controls several less powerful countries.

d)

building up armed forces, ready for war.

7.

Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia was a...

a)

short-term cause of WWI.

b)

long-term cause of WWI.

8.

What three countries were part of the Triple Entente alliance?

a)

France

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

d)

UK

9.

What three countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

a)

Italy

b)

Belgium

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Germany