Unit 2 Test - The World Goes to War Review

The policy of aggressively building up a nation's armed forces and preparing for war is best described as:

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Alliances

What was the name of the Austro-Hungarian prince whose assassination triggered the outbreak of World War I?

• Archduke Maximilian

• Archduke Rudolf

• Archduke Charles

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was committed by a member of what Serbian group?

• The Young Turks

• The Red Army

• The Young Bosnia

• The Black Hand

Germany's military plan to quickly defeat France before Russia could fully mobilize its army was called:

• The Maginot Line

• Plan XVII

• The Hindenburg Line

• The Schlieffen Plan

What was the main reason for the stalemate that developed on the Western Front?

• The Russian army's surprisingly quick mobilization.

• The superiority of defensive technologies like machine guns and barbed wire.

• The political indecision of military leaders.

• The vast number of men fighting on both sides.

A nation devoting all its resources, from its civilians to its industries, to the war effort is an example of what kind of conflict?

• A limited war

• A war of attrition

• A total war

Which of the following was not a common theme of World War I propaganda?

• Promoting national unity and patriotism.

• Demonizing the enemy.

• Recruiting soldiers.

• Advocating for peace and neutrality.

How did the British naval blockade impact Germany during the war?

• It led to Germany's complete surrender in 1917.

• It was largely ineffective due to German submarines.

• It caused severe food shortages and a lack of raw materials for German industries.

• It forced Germany to join the Allied Powers.

The term nationalism is best defined as:

• A policy of acquiring foreign territories.

• The glorification of military power.

• An intense feeling of pride and loyalty to one's nation.

• An agreement between nations for mutual military support.

What was the outcome of the First Battle of the Marne?

• It ended the war in favor of the Allied Powers.

• It was a decisive German victory.

• It led to the quick defeat of Russia.

• It halted the German advance on Paris and established the Western Front.