World War I Causes

Prior to World War I, which European country was the world leader of Imperialism?

• Germany

• Russia

• Great Britain

• France

What term's definition is: a pride and intense love for one’s country; the idea that one’s country and culture are superior to others.

• Imperialism

• Ethnocentrism

• Nationalism

• National Pride

Which one of these events was not an effect of the rise in Nationalism before WWI?

• The Unification of the German Empire

• Rebellions Against Imperial Rule in Asia and Africa

• Germany overtaking Great Britain as Europe's most powerful country.

• France and Russia turned their backs on the British.

What is meant by the term Militarism?

• the glorification of military preparedness and armed strength; giving military greater influence to make and carry out policies of a nation.

• the act of giving military total and complete control over a country and it's people.

• the competitive build-up of weapons and military goods between countries.

• the act of taking away power from the military; cutting back on manpower and weapons to allocate money to other areas.

Select the Countries that made up the initial Triple Alliance?

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

• France

• Italy

What three European Superpowers made up the original Triple Entente?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Great Britain, France, Germany

• Russia, France, Great Britain

• Russia, France, Austria-Hungary

What was the main reason for concern in the Balkans prior to World War I?

• Serbian Independence and Rise of Nationalism in the country

• Austria-Hungary taking over control of Bosnia-Herzegovina

• Italian aggression on on the Adriatic Sea towards Greece

• Cultural Conflicts between the Romanians and Bulgarians.

What event was the "Straw that Broke the Camel's back" leading to the outbreak of WWI?

• The Competition over control of the Balkans between the Russians and Austro-Hungarians.

• Germany's Militarism and build up of their Army and Navy.

• The Assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Imperial Competition between the British and Germans

Which Country was the first to declare war in 1914 by declaring war on Serbia?

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Russia

What is an "Arms Race"?

• a yearly race, where each racer is required to run on their hands rather than using their feet.

• the glorification of military preparedness and armed strength; giving military greater influence to make and carry out policies of a nation

• a competition between countries to see who is the best overall country based on National Pride.

• the competitive build-up of weapons and military goods.