Year 9 HASS Background to World War I

When was the outbreak of WWI?

World War I broke out suddenly.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a long term cause of WWI?

• Colonial Rivalry

• Competition over economic progress

• Treaty of Versailles

• Competition over army and navy size

Which two countries fought the last major war in Europe before WWI?

• England

• France

• Russia

• Germany

The French were victorious in the last major war against Germany in 1871.

• True

• False

The end of the 1871 war saw the development of a system of _______ in Europe

How many major alliances were formed as a result of Germany's actions against France?

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 2

The belief that alliances would act as a deterrent to war as member states would act to support their alliances.

The Royal Houses of Europe were all closely related.

• True

• False

Who occupied the British throne for over 60 years?