NATIONALISM
Nationalism is intense pride in one's own nation and belief that your country is superior to others.
A. Militarism
B. Imperialism
C. Isolationism
D. Nationalism
D. Nationalism
Militarism refers to the buildup of this, which countries competed to have the largest and most advanced.
A. Trade networks
B. Weapons and armies
C. Farmland and resources
D. Factories and railroads
B. Weapons and armies
This alliance included Germany, Austria‑Hungary, and Italy and was formed to protect member nations from attack.
A. The Allied Powers
B. The League of Nations
C. The Triple Alliance
D. The Balkan League
C. The Triple Alliance
Imperialism is the policy of extending a nation's power and control over these territories.
A. Other nations or colonies
B. Mountain regions
C. Trade routes
D. Religious centers
A. Other nations or colonies
This person was assassinated on June 28, 1914, and his death triggered the chain of events leading to World War I.
A. Kaiser Wilhelm II
B. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
C. Otto von Bismarck
D. Tsar Nicholas II
B. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This type of nationalism in Eastern Europe and the Balkans led ethnic groups to seek independence from multi‑ethnic empires like Austria‑Hungary.
A. Ethnic nationalism
B. Civic nationalism
C. Cultural nationalism
D. Economic nationalism
A. Ethnic nationalism
The competition between Britain and Germany to build the most powerful of these naval vessels made tensions worse before WWI.
A. Submarines
B. Cargo ships
C. Battleships
D. Fishing vessels
C. Battleships
These three nations formed the Triple Entente to balance the power of the Triple Alliance.
A. Germany, Italy, and Austria‑Hungary
B. France, Russia, and Great Britain
C. Serbia, Belgium, and the Netherlands
D. Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland
B. France, Russia, and Great Britain
This European nation felt "left out" of imperialism because it came late to the race for colonies in Africa and Asia.
A. Belgium
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. France
B. Germany
This Bosnian Serb nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand because he opposed Austrian rule over Serbian people.
A. Gavrilo Princip
B. Vladimir Lenin
C. Joseph Stalin
D. Slobodan Milošević
A. Gavrilo Princip
Nationalism made citizens willing to do this for their country, even if it meant risking their lives.
A. Fight and die (go to war)
B. Pay higher taxes
C. Move to colonies
D. Vote in elections
A. Fight and die (go to war)
This type of thinking glorified war and military power as necessary for national strength and greatness.
A. Pacifism
B. Isolationism
C. Militarism
D. Nationalism
C. Militarism
This was the major problem with the alliance system that led to World War I.
A. It made trade between nations impossible
B. It caused nations to avoid forming friendships
C. It pulled multiple countries into conflict once one declared war
D. It prevented countries from building strong militaries
C. It pulled multiple countries into conflict once one declared war
European nations competed for colonies primarily in these two continents during the Age of Imperialism.
A. Africa and Asia
B. Europe and Australia
C. North America and South America
D. Antarctica and Asia
A. Africa and Asia
his city in Bosnia was where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914.
A. Belgrade
B. Vienna
C. Sarajevo
D. Budapest
C. Sarajevo
This Balkan nationalist group wanted independence from Austria‑Hungary and was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
A. Romanian nationalists
B. Serbian nationalists (Bosnian Serbs)
C. Greek nationalists
D. Bulgarian nationalists
B. Serbian nationalists (Bosnian Serbs)
Between 1900 and 1914, European nations dramatically increased their spending on these, creating an arms race.
A. Schools and universities
B. Weapons and military equipment
C. Roads and bridges
D. Art and culture program
B. Weapons and military equipment
According to the alliance system, if Austria‑Hungary declared war on Serbia, this country was automatically obligated to help Serbia.
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. Russia
D. France
C. Russia
This nation had the largest empire in the world by 1914, which created resentment among other European powers.
A. Russia
B. Italy
C. Great Britain (the British Empire)
D. Germany
C. Great Britain (the British Empire)
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of this empire, making his assassination a major political event.
A. Ottoman Empire
B. German Empire
C. Russian Empire
D. Austro-Hungarian Empire
D. Austro-Hungarian Empire
Aggressive nationalism made compromise between nations difficult because countries believed they were this and destined to rule.
A. Neutral
B. Superior
C. Weak
D. Equal
B. Superior
These military leaders in European governments often encouraged aggressive policies and were eager to use the weapons they had built.
A. Diplomats
B. Merchants
C. Military generals and military officials
D. Scientists
C. Military generals and military officials
This term describes an agreement between two or more nations to support each other militarily if attacked.
A. Neutrality Pact
B. Military Alliance
C. Armistice
D. Ultimatum
B. Military Alliance
Competition for colonies, resources, and overseas markets created this feeling among European nations before World War I.
A. Neutrality
B. Cooperation
C. Tension, rivalry, or resentment
D. Isolation
C. Tension, rivalry, or resentment
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was this — it was the final event that sparked the war, following the four main causes.
A. Alliance System
B. Militarism
C. Immediate Cause (Trigger)
D. Imperialism
C. Immediate Cause (Trigger)