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World War I TEST

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did World War I take place?

a)

1914-1918

b)

1939-1945

c)

1900-1905

d)

1920-1925

2.

What is an alliance?

a)

A disagreement between countries

b)

A trade agreement between companies

c)

An agreement made between two or more countries to help one another if necessary

d)

A cultural exchange program

3.

What do countries become when an alliance is signed?

a)

Enemies

b)

Allies

c)

Competitors

d)

Rivals

4.

What was one of the main causes of World War I?

a)

Economic competition

b)

Mutual defense agreements

c)

Territorial expansion

d)

Technological advancements

5.

What was the role of allies in World War I?

a)

To compete economically

b)

To expand territories

c)

To defend each other if attacked

d)

To advance technology

6.

Which countries were allies from 1879 to 1914?

a)

Russia and Serbia

b)

Germany and Italy

c)

France and Spain

d)

Japan and China

7.

Which of the following was an alliance during 1879-1914?

a)

Germany and Austria-Hungary

b)

Italy and Greece

c)

Spain and Portugal

d)

Norway and Sweden

8.

Which countries formed an alliance with Britain from 1879 to 1914?

a)

France and Belgium

b)

Italy and Spain

c)

Russia and Poland

d)

Greece and Turkey

9.

Which country was allied with Japan from 1879 to 1914?

a)

Britain

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

d)

Italy

10.

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance in 1914?

a)

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

b)

Britain, France, Russia

c)

Germany, France, Russia

d)

Italy, Britain, Russia

11.

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente in 1914?

a)

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

b)

Britain, France, Russia

c)

Germany, France, Russia

d)

Italy, Britain, Austria-Hungary

12.

What event caused Austria-Hungary to declare war, starting the domino effect in World War I?

a)

Germany attacked France

b)

Russia mobilized troops

c)

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

d)

Britain entered the war

13.

Which country got involved to defend Serbia during the early stages of World War I?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

Italy

14.

What action did Germany take after Russia began mobilizing?

a)

Declared war on France

b)

Declared war on Russia

c)

Invaded Belgium

d)

Formed an alliance with Italy

15.

Which two countries were drawn against France during the domino effect of World War I?

a)

Germany and Italy

b)

Austria-Hungary and Britain

c)

Germany and Austria-Hungary

d)

Russia and Japan

16.

How did Britain become involved in World War I?

a)

By declaring war on Russia

b)

When Germany attacked France through Belgium

c)

By forming an alliance with Japan

d)

By defending Serbia

17.

Which country was brought into the war after Britain became involved?

a)

Italy

b)

Japan

c)

United States

d)

Russia

18.

Which two countries entered the war on the side of the Allies later in World War I?

a)

Germany and Austria-Hungary

b)

Italy and the United States

c)

Russia and Japan

d)

France and Britain

19.

What is imperialism?

a)

When a country increases its wealth and power by bringing additional territories under their control

b)

A peaceful agreement between countries to share resources

c)

The process of a country becoming independent

d)

A cultural exchange between two nations

20.

What was one of the main reasons European nations fought over parts of Africa and Asia prior to World War I?

a)

To spread democracy

b)

For raw materials

c)

To establish peace

d)

For cultural exchange

21.

By 1900, how many continents did the British Empire extend over?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

22.

Which country controlled large areas in Africa by 1900?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

23.

What was one of the causes of World War I related to imperialism?

a)

Germany was satisfied with the land it controlled.

b)

Germany was angry with the amount of land Great Britain and France controlled.

c)

Germany had no interest in expanding its territory.

d)

Germany formed alliances with Great Britain and France to share land.

24.

What did increased competition among nations lead to before World War I?

a)

More peaceful negotiations

b)

Decreased military spending

c)

More confrontations

d)

Formation of a single global government

25.

What is militarism?

a)

The belief in maintaining a strong military to be prepared to use it if necessary

b)

The belief in promoting peace and diplomacy

c)

The belief in reducing military forces

d)

The belief in economic development over military strength

26.

What was one of the causes of World War I as the world entered the 20th century?

a)

An arms race due to growing economic divide in Europe

b)

A peace treaty among European nations

c)

A decline in military spending

d)

A cultural exchange program

27.

Which country had the greatest increase in military buildup by 1914?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

d)

United Kingdom

28.

What was one of the causes of World War I related to militarism?

a)

Germany and France's armies more than doubled between 1870 and 1914.

b)

Germany and France's armies decreased between 1870 and 1914.

c)

Germany and France's armies remained the same between 1870 and 1914.

d)

Germany and France's armies were disbanded between 1870 and 1914.

29.

What was one of the causes of World War I related to military forces?

a)

Militarism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Isolationism

30.

Which two countries' navies increased as a result of militarism before World War I?

a)

Great Britain and Germany

b)

France and Russia

c)

Italy and Austria-Hungary

d)

United States and Japan

31.

What was one of the causes of World War I related to military power?

a)

Militarism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Alliances

32.

Which two countries are mentioned in the context of militarism in World War I?

a)

Great Britain and France

b)

Great Britain and Germany

c)

Germany and Russia

d)

France and Russia

33.

What type of battleship is associated with Great Britain in 1906?

a)

Destroyer

b)

Frigate

c)

Dreadnaught

d)

Cruiser

34.

What was one of the causes of World War I related to military expansion?

a)

Militarism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Alliances

35.

What is nationalism?

a)

Pride and becoming a strong supporter of one's country

b)

A form of government with a king or queen

c)

A belief in the superiority of one race over another

d)

An economic system based on private ownership

36.

What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?

a)

To redraw boundaries after Napoleon's exile

b)

To start World War I

c)

To establish the United Nations

d)

To create the European Union

37.

Which event is associated with the Congress of Vienna?

a)

Napoleon's exile

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

c)

The start of the Cold War

d)

The fall of the Berlin Wall

38.

What was one of the causes of World War I mentioned in the document?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Space Race

d)

Cold War

39.

What was one of the causes of World War I related to Germany and Italy?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Industrialization

c)

Colonization

d)

Urbanization

40.

In what year was Italy reunited?

a)

1871

b)

1861

c)

1881

d)

1851

41.

In what year was Germany reunited?

a)

1861

b)

1881

c)

1871

d)

1851