Militarism and Technological Advancements
In the early 20th century, Germany sought to rival Britain's powerful navy. What was the name and correct spelling of the ship built by Britain to maintain its naval supremacy?
Dreadnought
In the years leading up to WWI, both Britain and Germany believed their country was the best on earth. What concept reflects this strong belief in one's own nation?
Nationalism
Besides being friendships, what commitment did the nations in the two alliances make to each other, especially in the event of an attack?
To fight for one another
This event, involving the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, is often considered the event that ignited the First World War. What is the specific incident and what country did it occur?
The Archduke was assassinated in Bosnia
Which country was the first to declare war in the July Crisis, and who did they declare war on?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Bosnia
Germany said that it was expanding its Navy to protect itself from Britain. What was the real reason?
Germany wanted to be the most powerful country in Europe
This leader of Germany, known for his ambition to "earn its place in the sun," played a significant role in escalating tensions before WWI. Who was he? (full name and title said correctly)
Kaiser Wilhelm II
In response to heightened tensions, Britain and Germany formed alliances with other countries. What were the names of the two main alliances that Europe became divided into?
Triple Entente and Triple Alliance
Which country was Franz Ferdinand the Archduke of, and which alliance does this country belong to?
Austria, the Triple Alliance
Which country was the first to declare war on Austria-Hungary?
Russia
What did the Dreadnought contain that was better than those on any other existing German ship?
Better weapons
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, what kind of race were Britain and Germany in, leading to strained relations?
Arms Race
One of the alliances, formed in 1907, included the United Kingdom (Britain), France, and which other country?
Russia
In what month in 1914 was the Archduke assassinated?
June
What was the specific reason that Germany joined the war? (i.e. who did they think would join the war next?)
They thought France would join the war
The naval race wasn't the only preparation for war. What TWO other military weapons did Britain and Germany produce more of during the arms race period?
Machine guns and explosives
To outdo each other before WWI, powerful nations like Britain and Germany engaged in a competition involving the expansion of their...? (there are 2 possible answers)
Empire/Land and Navy
Which alliance was formed first and in what year? (Hint: it was before 1900)
What was the name of the terrorist group that organised the Archduke's murder, and how many members did this group have?
The Black Hand, 7 members
Once France declared war on Germany, which country was left that also had to declare war on Germany?
England/Britain/UK
Between 1910 and 1912, Germany produced how many Dreadnought ships?
Six
In their quest for supremacy, which specific two continents did powerful nations aim to control, causing increased tensions as they competed for dominance? (not including Australia)
Asia and Africa
Which neutral country sits between enemy countries France and Germany?
Belgium
Where in their bodies, and at what range, did Gavrilo Princip shoot the Archduke and his wife?
In the chest, point blank range
In what month in 1914 did WWI officially begin?
August