Causes of World War I

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What was the alternative name for World War I?

  • The Great War of Europe
  • The War to End All Wars (correct)
  • The War of Independence
  • The Fight for Freedom

What was the estimated number of deaths and casualties in World War I?

  • Over 15 million
  • Over 30 million
  • Over 10 million
  • Over 21 million (correct)

What was the main event that sparked World War I?

  • The invasion of Serbia by Austria-Hungary
  • The formation of the Triple Entente
  • The declaration of war by Russia
  • The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie (correct)

What was the region known as where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was planning to make major decisions about?

<p>The Balkans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the declarations of war officially start in World War I?

<p>July 28, 1914 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of European powers during the Scramble for Africa?

<p>To establish colonies and export raw materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885?

<p>The European powers created rules for claiming territory and control in Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of African territory controlled by European countries by 1914?

<p>90% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did European powers treat China and Japan in the 19th century?

<p>They imposed exploitative economic policies and sent missionaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Scramble for Africa on the European powers?

<p>It contributed to increased tensions among European powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?

<p>Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Napoleon's collapse in Europe?

<p>The reorganization of Europe based on ethnic and national boundaries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of alliances in Europe during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

<p>To protect military, political, or economic interests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of nationalism in Europe during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

<p>The growth of patriotism and distrust towards other nations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the arms race in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

<p>The development of new weapons and a rise in militarism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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