Define
Imperialism (500)
Political doctrine that defends the right of countries to rule others becuase of cultural, racial and economic superiority
Two causes of the drive for colonialism (400)
Strategic/ political, demographic, economic, ideological and technological superiority
Which country was not part of the Triple Alliance? (300)
A - Germany
B - Turkey
C - Serbia
C - Serbia
What new technology/ tactics were used in this war? (name at least 2) (400)
Trenches, chemical weapons, new planes, automatic weapons
How did colonialism help with the problem of population growth? (400)
Becuase it gave the colonisers extra territory to send the surplus population to
Colonialism (200)
A country occupies/ conquers another, establishing colonies to control their politics and exploit them economically
The members of the Triple Entente (100)
France, Russia, UK and Serbia
In what year did The First World War begin? (100)
A - 1912
B - 1914
C - 1916
What was the aim of the League of Nations? (200)
To promote peace
How did the possession of colonies benefit a country politically/ strategically? (200)
Ensured power and international prestige and allowed control of trade routes
Nationalism (300)
The idea that each nation is unique from others and must defend itself against others
Two social changes caused by war (200)
Women entered in the workplace, people suffered hardships (e.g. rationing)
In what country did most of the fighting take place? (200)
A - France
B - Germany
C - UK
A - France
What were protectorates? (500)
A form of colonial rule where the native government remained but the colonisers controlled foreign policy, army and resources
Why was imperialism a cause of WW1? (500)
It led to rivalries over empires and colonies where countries fought over territory which caused tension
Colony (100)
Territory subject to foreign rule by colonizers
Two consequences of the Treaty of Versailles (300)
Loss of colonies and land, new political system, reparations and reduction of arms in Germany
What percentage of land was occupied by Europe in 1914? (400)
A - 35%
B - 62%
C - 84%
C - 84%
What was the main event that caused the outbreak of WW1? (100)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How was WW1 different to other wars? (100)
More countries were involved due to the colonies, new offensive arms and new defensive systems
Trenches (400)
Long narrow holes dug into the ground where soldiers lived
Two political consequences of the war (500)
Universal male suffrage and some women, Europe hegemony replaced by US, the dynasties that ruled the central empires were abolished
Which country declared war first ? (500)
A - Serbia
B - Austria-Hungary
C - Germany
B - Austria-Hungary
Why was the aim of the Berlin Conference? (300)
To establish rules about African colonies, trade and avoid confrontations
Why did the US become involved? (300)
The sinking of a US submarines and ships which they saw as an attack on their trade