U60: World War I Begins: Practice Quiz

Which events sparked World War I? Check all that apply. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand angered Austria. Serbia declared war on Austria, which caused Austria's allies to go to war. Nationalism increased tensions in the Balkan peninsula. Russia's mobilization plan called for an invasion of France through Belgium. Alliances caused a chain of events that pulled each country into war.

The Triple Alliance (1882) was the first alliance in Europe in the years leading to World War I. Which nations were members of that alliance? Check all the apply. Great Britain France Italy Russia Germany Austria-Hungary

A mobilization plan allows a country to ensure that all its citizens can read and write. assemble its armed forces and move them quickly. make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food. end hostilities with a neighboring country.

The greatest fear of the rulers of the Austria-Hungarian Empire was that they would not be able to carve out colonies in Africa. their empire would be destroyed by nationalist forces. their empire would be invaded and taken over by Germany. they would not have enough people to form an army.

The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region. by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente. by Germany's declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies. by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.

Which event had the immediate effect of causing Germany to declare war on the Allies? The Berlin Conference of 1885 sets off the "scramble for Africa." Russia mobilizes its forces on Germany's eastern borders. Great Britain declares war on Germany. The Austrian archduke is assassinated.

The "Powder Keg" in the Balkans refers to the invasion of the region by outside forces. political instability of the region. efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region. large number of munitions factories built in the region.

What conclusion can be drawn from the map? The Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances. The Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans. The Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other. The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.

What was the "spark" that set off World War I? Germany's invasion of neutral Belgium the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat Germany's declaration of war on Russia and France

What part did militarism play in increasing tensions in Militarism led to an arms race. Militarism led to a ban on military weapons. Militarism made people fearful of a Muslim invasion. Militarism made people frightened of the spread of disease.