Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination
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What is militarism?

the belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

100

Which countries were a part of Triple Entente?


France, Britain, Russia

100

What is nationalism?


The promotion of the interests of one's own nation above the others

100

What is imperialism?


A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means

100


What was the nationality of the assassin?

Serbian

200

What triggered militarism?


Growing nationalism

200

What is Triple Alliance?


Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

200

What are Balkan wars?


A series of nationalistic conflicts in Balkan states

200

What was the famous British slogan for imperialism?

“The sun never sets on Britain”  

200


When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

28 June 1914

300

What rule did the British Navy have?

The Royal Navy had to possess a battlefleet that was larger than the world's two next largest navies put together.

300

Define Alliance

An alliance is a political, military or economic agreement, negotiated and signed by two or more nations. Military alliances usually contain promises that in the event of war or aggression, signatory nations will support their allies.

300

How is the revolution in Russia against Tsar called?


1905 Revolution

300

The war between Germany and France (after which Germany was unified and France lost Alsace-Loraine)


Franco-Prussian war

300


Who supported Serbia?

Russia

400

What strengthened Prussian military power?


German unification

400

Which country joined the Central Powers in 1914?


Ottoman empire

400

Which German chancellor is associated with German nationalism?


Otto von Bismark

400


What is a nationalistic movement aimed at uniting Slavic people and freeing them from the control of imperial powers?

Pan-Slavism

400

What is a "Blank Cheque"?


Germany providing unconditional support to Austria-Hungary

500

Define "Arms Race"

An armaments race among the powers. The race was particularly serious between 1900 and 1914. There was a significant rise in the army and naval estimates of the European powers in these years.

500

Describe one "secret clause"

Some alliances also contained ‘secret clauses’ that were not publicly announced or placed on record. A clause inserted into the Dual Alliance in 1910, for example, required Germany to directly intervene if Austro-Hungary was ever attacked by Russia.

500

How is the process of expanding colonies in Africa called?


Scramble for Africa

500

Prior to WW1 who was the world’s largest, richest and most dominant imperial power

Great Britain.

500

What happened on July, 23?


An ultimatum from Austria-Hungary to Serbia