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Long-term causes of World War One

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The direct cause of World War 1 was the assassination of:

a)

Abelard Baldhart

b)

Archduke Ferdinand

c)

Nathan Enns

d)

Bernado Schaeffer

2.

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military is:

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Alliances

d)

Militarism

3.

What three European countries signed an alliance called the Triple Entente?

a)

Germany, Russia, Italy

b)

Germany, Austria, Italy

c)

France, Britain, Russia

d)

France, Spain, Netherlands

4.

Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

a)

The Prime Minister of France

b)

The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary

c)

The future Tsar of Russia

d)

The leader of Germany

5.

In what year did World War One commence?

a)

1917

b)

1914

c)

1915

d)

1912

6.

What was it called when a country tried to increase its power and wealth?

a)

Alliances

b)

Militarism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

7.

What three countries signed an agreement to become the Triple Alliance?

a)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

b)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia

c)

Russia, Serbia, Italy

d)

Germany, Serbia, Italy

8.

How long did World War One last?

a)

Five years

b)

One month

c)

Four years

d)

One year

9.

At the commencement of World War One the leader of Germany was:

a)

Kaiser Wilhelm II

b)

Kaiser Wilhelm I

c)

Friedrich Ebert

d)

Adolf Hitler

10.

Between 1870 and 1914 military spending among the European powers increased by:

a)

100%

b)

50%

c)

300%

d)

200%