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WorksheetsPower and Control Before WW1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is imperialism?
When countries race to build up their armies, navies, weapons and strategies to defend against attack or to attack others.
Agreements between countries to protect each other
When one country thinks it is better than others
When countries try to build large empires by conquering other countries
Which country had a vast empire and didn't want other countries to equal it in power?
(a)
Who is a strong imperial power, but is worried about the growing strength of the neighbour (they lost a wat to this neighbour 40 years before)
(a)
This is a growing imperial power who wants to build its navy and expand its power to equal that of other powers. It is sandwiched between 2 other big powers.
(a)
The scramble for Africa involved European powers taking control of land and kingdoms in Africa
True
False
Which European powers were interested in expanding their empires within Europe?
France / Great Britain / Italy
Germany/ Austria Hungary / Russia
Which # is Great Britain?
1
2
10
9
Which # is Germany
7
12
13
4
Which country is represented by #11 on the map?
France
Italy
Spain
Germany
Which nick name is incorrect -
Russia - A patchwork empire
France - A republic
Britain - An Island Empire
Germany - A new empire
Ruler of the French empire leading up to first world war
Kaiser Wilhelm
King George v
Raymond Poincaré
Bennito Mussolini
Ruler of the German empire leading up to first world war
Kaiser Wilhelm
King George V
Raymond Poincare'
Queen Elizabith
Which empire was also known as the "Dual Monarchy?"
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Germany Empire
Ottoman Empire
When was World War 1 fought?
1776-1780
1840-1844
1914-1918
1939-1945
Who was the Kaiser of the German Empire during WW1?
Wilhelm II
Mehmed V
Franz Joseph
Adolf Hitler
Who was the emperor of Austria-Hungary during WW1?
Franz Joseph
Nicholas II
Mehmed V
Donald Trump
Which empire was also known as the "Dual Monarchy?"
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Germany Empire
Ottoman Empire
When was World War 1 fought?
1776-1780
1840-1844
1914-1918
1939-1945
Why was imperialism a threat to peace?
because it always involved the military conquest of other countries
because competition for colonies brought nations into conflict in many different locations
because people in the 19th century did not place a high value on human life
because peace is always “fragile”
