Vocabulary
A policy of building up a strong military to prepare for war, military used as a tool for diplomacy
What is Militarism?
These countries (list at least two) were called the Great Powers.
What are: Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary and Russia?
This was the century in which World War I took place.
What is the 20th century?
This major world power is an island.
What is Great Britain?
Russia, France and Britain formed an alliance and called themselves this name.
What is the Triple Entente?
Extreme pride in one’s country; the belief that national interests should be placed above international affairs
What is Nationalism?
This is the name given to places that other countries would take over to gain their land and resources.
What are colonies?
The Ottoman Empire controlled the Balkans and southeastern Europe for this many years.
What is 100?
This country is shaped like a boot.
What is Italy?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed an alliance called by this name.
What is the Triple Alliance?
Agreements between nations to provide aid and protect on another
What are Alliances?
This is what the Great Powers had to do to protect their new territory.
What is expand their military (more soldiers and weapons)?
This was the name given to the people who lived in the Balkans.
Who are the Slavic people?
This country's empire covers the largest amount of space.
What is the Russian Empire?
This is another name given to the Triple Entente.
What is the Allies?
When one country takes over another country economically and politically.
What is Imperialism?
This was one of the reasons why it was easy for more countries to get dragged into the war.
What are Alliances?
This was the largest and fastest battleship in the world at the time.
What is the HMS Dreadnought?
These three countries were friends and are located in the middle of Europe.
What are: Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy?
This country switched sides during the war in 1915.
What is Italy?
This means to kill a prominent political leader.
What is Assassination?
This was the "trigger" event that some say started World War I.
What is the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Bosnia?
This is the last name of the Archduke from Austria-Hungary whose death sparked the war.
What is Ferdinand?
This country was the closest supporter of Great Britain.
What is France?
Allies promised to do this.
What is protect one another?