WorksheetsYear 9 HASS Background to World War I
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
When was the outbreak of WWI?
(a)
World War I broke out suddenly.
True
False
Which of the following is not a long term cause of WWI?
Colonial Rivalry
Competition over economic progress
Treaty of Versailles
Competition over army and navy size
Which two countries fought the last major war in Europe before WWI?
England
France
Russia
Germany
The French were victorious in the last major war against Germany in 1871.
True
False
The end of the 1871 war saw the development of a system of (a) in Europe
How many major alliances were formed as a result of Germany's actions against France?
6
4
3
2
The belief that alliances would act as a deterrent to war as member states would act to support their alliances.
(a)
The Royal Houses of Europe were all closely related.
True
False
Who occupied the British throne for over 60 years?
(a)
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, and King George V were all first (a) .
The (a) had transformed Western Europe with new production methods and advances in society that affected all sectors of society.
Despite their close family ties and relationships, there were _________ among many Royal families of Europe.
struggles
jealousies
friendship
kindness
The Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th century greatly impacted the nations of Eastern Europe.
True
False
Which group of people were greatly affected by the gap between rich and poor in Europe after the Industrial Revolution?
Middle class
Working Class
Upper Class
state class
Which radical political movements influenced Europe leading to WWI?
monarchism
anarchism
democracy
socialism
