Checking for understanding: Test 1 WW1

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir of which of the following empires?

• Germany

• Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• France

Define militarism

• A policy of peaceful coexistence

• A policy of isolation from foreign relations

• A policy of maintaining a large military

• A partnership formed between nations

Which of the following is NOT an example of an alliance?

• The United States promising to help the UK if they are invaded.

• Russia attacking Austria-Hungary because Austria Hungary attacked Serbia

• France declaring war on Germany

• The UK and France protecting one another

Britain, France, and Russia made up which Alliance?

• The Axis Powers

• The Triple Entente

• The Triple Alliance

• The Triple Play

In the case of small countries that were part of larger empires, nationalism

• increased desire to be independent

• decreased the desire to eat sandwiches

• decreased the desire to be independent

• increased the desire to be more respected

Imperialism caused

• increased efforts to solve problems between countries

• decreased competition between countries

• decreased tension between countries

• increased competition between countries

What is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries?

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Militarism

What is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

What is the belief that a people who share a common language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign domination?

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Alliances were formed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• To increase military strength

• To align against mutual rivals

• To increase confidence

• To seek diplomatic solutions and avoid conflict