This is World War I Jeopardy!

MAIN causes

100

Which of the following choices correctly identifies the main countries in the Allied powers? 1. Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire 2. Russia, Great Britain, France 3. Mexico, United States, Japan 4. Ghana, Kenya, Egypt

2. Russia, Great Britain, France

200

Imperialism can best be defined as 1. when a smaller country takes over a larger country 2. the throne of a kingdom 3. indirect rule 4. when a stronger country takes over a weaker country

4. when a stronger country takes over a weaker country

300

Nationalism can best be defined as 1. a country 2. a feeling of pride and loyalty toward one's country 3. an ethnic group 4. the belief that Africa should be united

2. a feeling of pride and loyalty toward one's country

400

The term militarism can best be defined as 1. loyalty to a nation or ethnic group 2. buildup of armaments in preparation for war 3. avoidance of military involvement in civil wars 4. control of territories for economic and political gain

2. buildup of armaments in preparation for war

500

A major cause of World War I was 1. decline in the policy of imperialism 2. the existence of opposing alliances 3. an increase in acts of aggression by England 4. the spread of communism throughout Europe

2. the existence of opposing alliances

FF and War

100

“Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Form Triple Alliance” “Serbian Nationalism Grows in Balkans” “Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Bosnia” The events in these headlines contributed most directly to the 1. beginning of World War I 2. outbreak of the Cold War 3. development of communist rule in Europe 4. strengthening of European monarchies

1. beginning of World War I.

200

At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, most Americans believed that 1. their country should stay out of the war 2. sending direct aid to Russia was necessary and desirable 3. the government should immediately declare war against Germany 4. the government should be more concerned with conditions in the Far East than with events in Europe

1. their country should stay out of the war

300

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of 1. the Franco-Prussian War 2. the Russo-Japanese War 3. World War I 4. World War II

3. World War I

400

Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by 1. Bogdan Sarajevo 2. Gavrilo Princip 3. Slobodon Milosevic 4. LeBron James

2. Gavrilo Princip

500

Which region was described as “the powder keg of Europe” prior to World War I? 1. Iberian Peninsula 2. British Isles 3. Balkan Peninsula 4. Scandinavia

3. Balkan Peninsula

WWI Effects

100

Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to 1. Italy’s unification 2. Turkey’s modernization 3. revolutions in Russia 4. World War II

4. World War II

200

Which situation was a major result of World War I (1914-1918)? 1. The League of Nations was able to maintain peace in Europe for a half century. 2. European nations quickly became self-sufficient and regained economic prosperity. 3. The Soviet Union and the United States cooperated economically and militarily. 4. The Treaty of Versailles contained provisions that contributed to the political and economic problems of Europe.

4. The Treaty of Versailles contained provisions that contributed to the political and economic problems of Europe.

300

Which idea was included in the provision of the Treaty of Versailles to show the intent of the Allies to punish the Central Powers for their role in World War I? 1. All nations shall maintain open covenants of peace. 2. Freedom of the seas will be maintained. 3. Germany will accept full responsibility for causing the war. 4. Territorial settlements shall be made along clearly recognizable lines of nationality.

3. Germany will accept full responsibility for causing the war

400

Which of the following countries did not join the League of Nations? 1. Russia 2. France 3. Germany 4. United States

4. United States

500

Which important organization did the League of Nations pave the way for? 1. The African Union 2. NATO 3. United Nations 4. UNICEF

3. United Nations

A Mixed Bag

100

Mohandas Gandhi’s protests during India’s independence movement were often successful because of his application of 1. an appeasement policy 2. civil disobedience 3. traditional caste beliefs 4. divide-and-conquer principles

2. civil disobedience

200

Mohandas Gandhi's ideas about nonviolence influenced which important leader? 1. Malcolm X 2. Barack Obama 3. Martin Luther King, Jr. 4. Marcus Garvey

3. Martin Luther King, Jr.

300

Until 1995, the government of which nation accepted racism as a part of its legal system? 1. Japan 2. Ghana 3. United Kingdom 4. Republic of South Africa

4. Republic of South Africa

400

The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Leopold Senghor, and Julious Nyerere were most closely associated with 1. a rise in nationalism in several African countries 2. the end of apartheid in South Africa 3. a resurgence of colonialism in East Africa 4. the revival of Islam in Northern Africa

1. a rise in nationalism in several African countries

500

Nelson Mandela was a leader of the 1. civil rights movement in U.S.A. 2. Pan-African movement 3. anti-apartheid movement 4. Secret Service

3. anti-apartheid movement