The Great War Pretest

1.

4 points

How did the alliance system help lead to the outbreak of war in Europe?

It forced countries to defend their allies after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

It outlined a system by which trade barriers couled be designed and enforced

It established a system of greivances for countries to meet and decide if war was the best act

It destroy long standing partnerships between friendly nations

2.

4 points

What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism?

As the military expands, a country seeks colonies to prevent a coups at home

As a country's colonies grow, the military stages training exercises there

As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them

As a country's military expands, the country wants colonies to recruit troops

3.

4 points

How did militarism effect the national pride of a country?

encouraged the growth of industry

strengthened imperial ties to Africa

the military forced people to have pride

people took pride in believing that their country had the most powerful military

4.

4 points

Which of the following events occurred after the Americans joined the War?

Britain and France recruited laberors from their colonies

The Bulgarians and the Ottoman Turks surrendered

All of the above are true

Russia withdrew from the war

5.

4 points

What was significant in the Allied victory at the first Battle of the Marne?

It allowed Russia time to mobilize its army

It resulted in Germany's having to fight on tow fronts

It stopped Germany from a planned invasion of France

It promoted Great Britain to enter the war

6.

4 points

What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?

Russia's mobilization of troops along the Austrian border

Austria's rejection of Serbia's offer and declaration of war on Serbia

the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdninand and his wife Sophia

an ultimatum presented to Serbia in response to royal assassination

7.

4 points

“Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their own specific virtues" -Sydney J. Harris
The quote above represents which idea the best?

nationalism

militarism

alliance system

imperialism

8.

4 points

How did the Treaty of Versailles effect postwar Germany?

It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people

It left Germany in much the same state as it was before the war

It stablized the German economy and gave monetary aid the the nation

It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation on a stronger foundation

9.

4 points

What gamble did Germany make before the United States entered the war?

that a defeat of Russia would lead to a German victory in the war

that unrestricted submarine warfare would defeat the United States

that the Gallipoli campaign would weaken the forces on the Western Front

that their blockade would defeat Britain before the U.S. troops arrived

10.

4 points

What impact did the war have on the economy of Europe?

It speeded the industrialization of Europe

It drained the treasurers of Europe

It enriched the treasurers of the Allied Powers

It gave women an opportunity to become heads of companies

11.

4 points

What was trench warfare intended to accomplish?

to protect soldiers from enemy gunfire on the front lines

to trap enemy soldiers in mud pits on the front lines

to force enemy soldiers to pass through "no man's land"

all of the above

12.

4 points

Why did Italy refuse to support its ally Germany?

Italy opposed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Italy viewed the Schlieffen Plan as a poor strategy

Italy did not want to fight the Unites States

Italy accused Germany of starting the war

13.

4 points

What actions lead to the formation of new nations out of the Central Powers?

military occupation of the defeated nations andd redistribution of peoples

Wilson's idea of self-determination that inspired revolutions in Europe

a direction by the League of Nations to realign territories after the war

provisions of peace treaties signed with the Central Powers

14.

4 points

Why did Bismark seek alliances that later became the Triple Alliance?

to isolate France

to expand Germany's boundaries

to strength Germany's army

all of the above

15.

4 points

What did the Central powers gain over Russia at the battle near Tannenberg?

Germany drove the Russians into full retreat

All of the above are true

German forces killed the czar

Germany siezed Russia's only port

16.

4 points

How did the Allies respond to President Woodrow Wilson's vision for peace?

Britain and France showed little sign of agreeing to Wilson's plan

Britain and France were concerned with strengthening their own security

Britain and France wanted to strip Germany of its war making power

All of the above are true

17.

4 points

What part of President Wilson's Fourteen Points was adopted above all other points at the Treaty of Versailles?

the ability for European nations to rebuild on their own

the creation of the League of Nations

the war guilt clause which put all guilt for the wat on Germany

the settling of all American debt

18.

4 points

What was the American public's opinion about joining the League of Nations?

It support the president and actively took part in the League of Nations

It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs

The public thought that America should lead the League of Nations

The public generally supported the idea but wanted to play a smaller role

19.

4 points

What is imperialism?

when one country takes over another country to set its people free

when one country conquers another country to reorganize the military

when one country conquers another country to exploit its resources

when one country takes over another country to ensure fair trade

20.

4 points

Which of the following was a goal of the Allies' Gallipoli campaign?

to destroy Germany's U-booat fleet

to capture Sarajevo

to gain access to Africa

to establish a supply line to Russia

21.

4 points

What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?

Germany's decision to focus its resources on the waters surroundingEurope

Germany's policy to sink any ship in British waters without warning

Britain's policy to sink any ship in German waters without warning

the U.S. navy's warning of the type of warfare the Central Powers could expect

22.

4 points

Which of the following was used to widen the war?

the use of propaganda

attacks on African colonies

the start of rationing

the development of poison gas

23.

4 points

Which factor below had the greatest influence on the start of the Great War?

imperialism

militarism

nationalism

they all an equal effect on the start of the war

24.

4 points

Which countries made up Europe's Great Powers?

Germany and France

Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungry, Russia and Italy

Great Britain and Germany

Great Britain, Austria-Hungry, Germany, Spain, Russia, Italy and France

25.

4 points

What key factor lead to the formation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?

Germany's hostility toward France and Britain's allegiance to France

Germany's desire to isolate France and Britain's desire to remain dominant

Germany and France's separate desire to gain control of the Balkans

Bismark's fear of France's army and Britain's fear of Germany's empire