Militarism
This term refers to the belief in building up a strong armed force to prepare for war.
What is militarism?
The Triple Entente included these three countries.
(What are France, Russia, and Britain?)
This term refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
(What is imperialism?)
This term refers to a strong sense of pride and loyalty to one’s nation.
(What is nationalism?)
The assassination of this man sparked the beginning of WWI.
(Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?)
By 1914, this country had the largest navy in the world.
(What is Great Britain?)
The Triple Alliance consisted of these three countries.
(What are Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?)
The rivalry over colonies in this continent increased tensions between European powers.
(What is Africa?)
Nationalism was especially strong in this region, where many ethnic groups sought independence from Austria-Hungary.
(What is the Balkans?)
Franz Ferdinand was the heir to this empire’s throne.
(What is Austria-Hungary?)
This country began an arms race with Great Britain, leading to increased tensions before WWI.
(What is Germany?)
This country switched sides and joined the Allies in 1915.
(What is Italy?)
France and Germany clashed over control of this North African country in 1905 and 1911.
(What is Morocco?)
This major Slavic country supported Serbian nationalism and opposed Austria-Hungary.
(What is Russia?)
The assassin, Gavrilo Princip, was a member of this nationalist group.
(What is the Black Hand?)
The concept that having a large military would deter attacks is known as this.
(What is deterrence?)
The secret alliances in Europe led to a war that quickly became this type of conflict.
(What is a global war?)
Britain and Germany's competition over industrial and colonial power led to increased hostility. This type of rivalry is known as what?
(What is economic competition?)
France sought to regain this region, lost to Germany in 1871, further fueling tensions.
(What is Alsace-Lorraine?)
The assassination took place in this city.
(What is Sarajevo?)
This military strategy, developed by Germany, aimed to avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France before turning to Russia.
(What is the Schlieffen Plan?)
The alliance system meant that a small conflict could escalate into a larger war. This concept is known as what?
(What is the domino effect?)
Many European nations sought to expand their influence into this weakening empire in southeastern Europe.
(What is the Ottoman Empire?)
The belief that certain nations or ethnic groups are superior to others is known as what?
(What is ethnocentrism?)
Austria-Hungary declared war on this country after the assassination, setting off a chain reaction leading to WWI.
(What is Serbia?)