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"MAIN"Causes and Spark of WWI

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Countries made treaties and agreements with each other. This created a domino effect when conflict started."

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

2.

"An arms race where countries built large armies and navies"

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

3.

"People thought their country was superior and wanted their country to have their own land and government."

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

4.

"Countries wanted more land and resources so they took over and controlled smaller countries."

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

5.

What 3 countries made up the "Triple Alliance"? (later called Central Powers)

a)

Germany

b)

Austria-Hungary

c)

Italy

d)

Russia

e)

Britain (United Kingdom)

6.

What 3 countries made up the "Triple Entente"? (later called Allied Powers)

a)

France

b)

Russia

c)

Britain (United Kingdom)

d)

Serbia

e)

Romania

7.

Who was "the prince" of Austria-Hungary?

a)

Franz Ferdinand

b)

Gavrilo Princip

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

The Duchess Sophie

8.

What happened to Franz Ferdinand?

a)

He was assassinated (killed)

b)

He got married.

c)

He lost all his money.

d)

Someone threw tomatoes at him

9.

When was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

a)

June 28th, 1914

b)

April 15th, 1965

c)

September 4th, 1912

d)

May 24th, 2023

10.

The people of Austria-Hungary thought who killed Franz Ferdinand?

a)

Serbia Nationals

b)

German Military

c)

A US Spy

d)

His mother

11.

Why was the death of Franz Ferdinand so important?

a)

It started World War I

b)

He had a lot of money.

c)

He was famous.

d)

It made a new country.

12.

What was the first declaration of war to officially start World War I?

a)

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

b)

France declared war on Italy

c)

Germany declared war on Britain.

d)

Serbia declared war on Germany.

13.

What was the start date for World War I?

a)

July 28th, 1914

b)

August 14th, 1910

c)

March 15th, 1889

d)

December 7th, 1942

14.

How long did WWI last?

a)

~4 years

b)

~2 years

c)

~15 years

d)

Less than 1 year