World War I Study Guide

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Militarism is best described as:

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A policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war

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Which of the following best describes an alliance?
A formal agreement between two or more parties to cooperate for specific purposes
A conflict between two or more parties over resources
A legal document outlining the terms of a business transaction
A strategy to compete against a rival company

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A formal agreement between two or more parties to cooperate for specific purposes

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Imperialism is:

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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Before the war, which countries made up the Triple Entente?

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France, Russia, Great Britain

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During the war, which countries made up the Allied Powers? Options: Germany, Italy, Japan; Spain, Portugal, Switzerland; China, India, Brazil.

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United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain

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What is propaganda? What was its purpose during the war?

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A form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community.

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Genocide is defined as the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.

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A deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.

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During WWI, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) carried out genocide against which group?

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Armenians

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The purpose of the Paris Peace Conference was to:

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Establish peace treaties after World War I

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The League of Nations was created to:

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Promote international cooperation and achieve peace and security