MAIN Causes
The policy of powerful countries seeking to control weaker countries.
Imperialism
What is it called when a group of states or countries is under a single supreme authority?
An empire
Who are the original main three countries of the Allied Powers?
France, Britain, and Italy
Bulgaria, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman, and Germany
When some countries ban together under a written contract against a threat
Alliance System
True or False: A parliament is a legislative body of a country
False, it is a body of government
What country had a revolution in the middle of World War I because their people were unhappy with the treatment they were receiving during the war?
Russia
Who owned Prussia in the late 1800’s?
Germany
Pride in one’s nation; a belief that one’s country is better than another’s
Nationalism
What Central Powers country was the only republic?
Bulgaria
True or False: Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914
True
Which country did not declare war until October 1, 1915?
Bulgaria
The Policy of building up a strong-armed forces to prepare for war
Militarism
What does the word "Tsar" stand for in Russian?
Emperor
Who was the ruler of Germany?
Kaiser Wilheim II
What country was originally allied with the Central Powers but secretly changed sides?
Italy
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
The heir to the Austria-Hungary throne
Who were the cousins of Wilhem II of Germany?
George II of Britian
Nicholas II of Russia
The attack of what allied country caused Britain to join the war?
Belgium
What major holiday did the Germans believe they would have the war ended by?
Christmas