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Causes of World War one

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This word means pride in one's country; it was a cause of WWI.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

2.
This word means strengthening a country's military; it's a cause of World War I.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Militarism
c)
Alliances
d)
Imperialism
3.
This word means seeking other colonies; it was a cause of World War I.
a)
Militarism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Alliances
d)
Nationalism
4.
This word means support for different sides during war; there were the Allied and Central powers during WWI.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Alliances
d)
Militarism
5.
A nationalist from this country assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Serbia
d)
France
6.
Who declared war on Serbia to start WWI?
a)
France
b)
U.S
c)
Great Britain 
d)
Austria- Hungary 
7.
The "spark" that was an immediate cause of World War I was
a)
The sinking of the Lusitania
b)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
c)
Increased nationalism
d)
The Zimmerman Telegram
8.
What were the causes of WWI?
a)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism
b)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Isolationism
c)
Militarism, Against, Nice, Iguanas
d)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Impractical
9.
This cartoon represents which cause of World War I?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
10.
The Serbian Nationalist group that wanted the Archduke dead....
a)
Black Hat
b)
Black Hand
c)
Red Hand
d)
Princip's Pals
11.
Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?
a)
France building a powerful navy.
b)
England's alliance with France.
c)
German schools teaching English.
d)
England and Germany competing for colonies.
12.
Which of the following is the best example of militarism?
a)
England building a powerful navy.
b)
The French singing their national anthem.
c)
France's alliance with England.
d)
The British teaching English in India
13.
Imperialism caused
a)
increased efforts to solve problems between countries
b)
decreased competition between countries
c)
increased competition between countries
d)
decreased tension between countries
14.
The invasion of what country caused Britain to join WWI?
a)
Luxembourg 
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Belgium
15.
When did WWI begin?
a)
1776
b)
1914
c)
1918
d)
1939
16.
Which country was not part of the Central Powers?
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Ottoman Empire
d)
Austria-Hungary
17.
Who was not a member of the Allies?
a)
Russia
b)
Great Britain
c)
Germany
d)
USA