Causes of WW1: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

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What type of warfare was characterized by deep ditches where soldiers lived in harsh conditions during WW1?

  • Aerial warfare
  • Guerrilla warfare
  • Trench warfare (correct)
  • Siege warfare

Which battle in WW1 was known as the longest and most devastating, with around 500,000 deaths on each side?

  • Battle of Verdun (correct)
  • Battle of Tannenberg
  • Battle of Caporetto
  • Battle of the Marne

What was the primary gas used as a weapon in WW1 known for causing chemical burns and blisters?

  • Mustard gas (correct)
  • Tear gas
  • Chlorine gas
  • Hydrogen cyanide gas

Which technological advancement in WW1 was intended to end trench warfare by firing into trenches from above?

<p>Tanks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event involving the sinking of a passenger ship caused the U.S. to become increasingly angered with Germany during WW1?

<p>The Lusitania sinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What message from Germany to Mexico, intercepted and sent to the U.S., contributed to the U.S. entering WW1?

<p>The Zimmerman Telegram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main causes of WWI as described in the text?

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

Which countries made up the Triple Entente (Allies) during WWI?

<p>France, Great Britain, Russia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sparked the beginning of WWI according to the text?

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

Which concept is defined as countries building stronger militaries out of fear of their neighbors?

<p>Militarism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country controlled parts of Africa and Vietnam before WWI?

<p>Britain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which countries formed the Triple Alliance (Central Powers) during WWI?

<p>Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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