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WorksheetsWorld War I TEST
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
When did World War I take place?
1914-1918
1939-1945
1900-1905
1920-1925
What is an alliance?
A disagreement between countries
A trade agreement between companies
An agreement made between two or more countries to help one another if necessary
A cultural exchange program
What do countries become when an alliance is signed?
Enemies
Allies
Competitors
Rivals
What was one of the main causes of World War I?
Economic competition
Mutual defense agreements
Territorial expansion
Technological advancements
What was the role of allies in World War I?
To compete economically
To expand territories
To defend each other if attacked
To advance technology
Which countries were allies from 1879 to 1914?
Russia and Serbia
Germany and Italy
France and Spain
Japan and China
Which of the following was an alliance during 1879-1914?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Italy and Greece
Spain and Portugal
Norway and Sweden
Which countries formed an alliance with Britain from 1879 to 1914?
France and Belgium
Italy and Spain
Russia and Poland
Greece and Turkey
Which country was allied with Japan from 1879 to 1914?
Britain
Germany
Russia
Italy
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance in 1914?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Britain, France, Russia
Germany, France, Russia
Italy, Britain, Russia
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente in 1914?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Britain, France, Russia
Germany, France, Russia
Italy, Britain, Austria-Hungary
What event caused Austria-Hungary to declare war, starting the domino effect in World War I?
Germany attacked France
Russia mobilized troops
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Britain entered the war
Which country got involved to defend Serbia during the early stages of World War I?
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
What action did Germany take after Russia began mobilizing?
Declared war on France
Declared war on Russia
Invaded Belgium
Formed an alliance with Italy
Which two countries were drawn against France during the domino effect of World War I?
Germany and Italy
Austria-Hungary and Britain
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Russia and Japan
How did Britain become involved in World War I?
By declaring war on Russia
When Germany attacked France through Belgium
By forming an alliance with Japan
By defending Serbia
Which country was brought into the war after Britain became involved?
Italy
Japan
United States
Russia
Which two countries entered the war on the side of the Allies later in World War I?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Italy and the United States
Russia and Japan
France and Britain
What is imperialism?
When a country increases its wealth and power by bringing additional territories under their control
A peaceful agreement between countries to share resources
The process of a country becoming independent
A cultural exchange between two nations
What was one of the main reasons European nations fought over parts of Africa and Asia prior to World War I?
To spread democracy
For raw materials
To establish peace
For cultural exchange
By 1900, how many continents did the British Empire extend over?
Three
Four
Five
Six
Which country controlled large areas in Africa by 1900?
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
What was one of the causes of World War I related to imperialism?
Germany was satisfied with the land it controlled.
Germany was angry with the amount of land Great Britain and France controlled.
Germany had no interest in expanding its territory.
Germany formed alliances with Great Britain and France to share land.
What did increased competition among nations lead to before World War I?
More peaceful negotiations
Decreased military spending
More confrontations
Formation of a single global government
What is militarism?
The belief in maintaining a strong military to be prepared to use it if necessary
The belief in promoting peace and diplomacy
The belief in reducing military forces
The belief in economic development over military strength
What was one of the causes of World War I as the world entered the 20th century?
An arms race due to growing economic divide in Europe
A peace treaty among European nations
A decline in military spending
A cultural exchange program
Which country had the greatest increase in military buildup by 1914?
France
Germany
Russia
United Kingdom
What was one of the causes of World War I related to militarism?
Germany and France's armies more than doubled between 1870 and 1914.
Germany and France's armies decreased between 1870 and 1914.
Germany and France's armies remained the same between 1870 and 1914.
Germany and France's armies were disbanded between 1870 and 1914.
What was one of the causes of World War I related to military forces?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Isolationism
Which two countries' navies increased as a result of militarism before World War I?
Great Britain and Germany
France and Russia
Italy and Austria-Hungary
United States and Japan
What was one of the causes of World War I related to military power?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
Which two countries are mentioned in the context of militarism in World War I?
Great Britain and France
Great Britain and Germany
Germany and Russia
France and Russia
What type of battleship is associated with Great Britain in 1906?
Destroyer
Frigate
Dreadnaught
Cruiser
What was one of the causes of World War I related to military expansion?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
What is nationalism?
Pride and becoming a strong supporter of one's country
A form of government with a king or queen
A belief in the superiority of one race over another
An economic system based on private ownership
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
To redraw boundaries after Napoleon's exile
To start World War I
To establish the United Nations
To create the European Union
Which event is associated with the Congress of Vienna?
Napoleon's exile
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The start of the Cold War
The fall of the Berlin Wall
What was one of the causes of World War I mentioned in the document?
Nationalism
Industrial Revolution
Space Race
Cold War
What was one of the causes of World War I related to Germany and Italy?
Nationalism
Industrialization
Colonization
Urbanization
In what year was Italy reunited?
1871
1861
1881
1851
In what year was Germany reunited?
1861
1881
1871
1851
