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1
When did Germany offer the 'blank cheque'?
July 6, 1914
July 4, 1914
July 5, 1914
July 6, 1915
2
When was war declared on Serbia by Austria-Hungary?
28 July, 1915
26 July, 1914
28 June, 1914
28 July, 1914
3
What territory was annexed after the Franco-Prussian War?
Alsace-Lorraine
Alize-Lorraine
The Rhineland
Quiche Lorraine
4
What was the
key
reason behind Germany developing the Schlieffen Plan
To avoid French fortresses
To aggravate Britain
To invade Belgium
To avoid war on two fronts
5
What "Ism" is the quote below referring to?
Anarchism
Communism
Imperialism
Militarism
6
What does 'entente' mean?
Treaty
Friendship
Agreement
Understanding
7
What foreign policy was introduced by the newly crowned Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1888?
Weltpolitik
World power
Dreikaiserbund
Two-power standard
8
What do historical accounts indicate about why the Archduke chose NOT to cancel his trip?
Not travelling would help Black Hand in the fight for Bosnia
He needed the frequent flyer points
It would be seen as weak and encourage Panslavism
He needed to inspect the imperial troops
9
What countries were the
most
involved in the Balkan disputes?
Serbia and Turkey
Russia and Australia
Russia and Austria-Hungary
Germany and Russia
10
Gavrilo Princip was a member of which Serbian Nationalist group?
Black Hand
Unity or Death
Young Bosnia
Back Hand
11
Which 'understanding' was crucial in breaking France's isolation in the alliance systems?
The Reinsurance Treaty
Entente Cordiale
Dual Alliance
Dual Entente
12
What was the
key reason
behind unrest in the Balkans in the late 19th and early 20th century?
Panslavism
Imperialism
Pan-nationalism
Militarism
13
When was the ultimatum from Austria-Hungary issued to Serbia?
24 July, 1914
22 July, 1914
23 July, 1914
23 July, 1915
14
Where is Sarajevo?
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia
Bulgaria
15
What was Germany's
main
motivation in establishing the Triple Alliance?
Dreikaiserbund
To isolate France
Weltpolitik
To avoid war on two fronts
16
Which two Entente nations were implicated the most by the issuing of the 'blank cheque'?
Britain and Russia
France and Germany
France and Russia
France and Britain
17
The Serbian government was definitely involved in the assassination.
False
True
18
By how much did Germany increase their military spending between 1870-1914?
70%
72%
73%
75%
19
What is this?
HMS Dreadnought
HMS Dreadnaught
Panther
The Nassau
20
What band is associated with one of the causes of WWI?
Franz Joseph
Kaiser Chiefs
Muse
Franz Ferdinand
21
Which country's foreign policy enjoyed 'Splendid Isolation'?
France
Germany
Britain
USA
22
Which European power had colonial interests in Algeria prior to World War One?
Austria-Hungary
Italy
France
Germany
23
The Three-Emperors League was also known as the...?
Triple Alliance
Dreikaiserbund
Dreikaiserbond
Entente Cordiale
24
"Lunch in Paris, dinner in St Petersburg" What is this quote referring to?
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Two power standard
Schlieffen Plan
Plan 17
25
Who is this good-looking man?
Franz Ferdinand
Tsar Nicholas II
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Otto von Bismarck
26
What event caused the original tension between France and Germany?
Franco-German War
Franco-Russian War
Cold War
Franco-Prussian War
27
What event triggered Britain's involvement in the war?
Germany's invasion of neutral Belgium
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Germany's invasion of neutral Bluegum
The Moroccan Crisis
28
Why was Russia's mobilisation especially significant for Germany?
The Kaiser's dog ate the Schlieffen Plan
Germany was not ready yet
The Schlieffen Plan wasn't finished yet
It meant they needed to implement the Schlieffen Plan
29
A signed and ratified formal agreement to be on the same side in case of war breaking out, is?
Treaty
Entente
Cordiale
Alliance
30
What international crisis is this image referring to?
Moroccan Crises
Franco-Prussian War
World War One
Balkan Crises