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27.1 WWI Questions

Answer the following questions about World War I. Provide definitions and examples where requested. Write your name at the top of the assignment.

Question 1

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At the dawn of the 20th century, Europe is made up of old ____________ and modern ____________.

Question 2

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The four primary causes of WWI were ____________, ____________, ____________, ____________.

Question 3

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Russia embraces the idea of ____________ as an excuse to be involved in Balkan region.

Question 4

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The Austro-Hungarian Empire’s population was 50% ____________, which made them ethnically closest to ____________.

Question 5

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The new nation of ____________ represents the first independent state by and for Serbians.

Question 6

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____________ & ____________ maintain bitter rivalry over the Alsace-Lorraine territory.

Question 7

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Germany’s economic rise challenges ____________ dominance in the commercial world.

Question 8

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Longtime rivals ____________ & ____________ join forces to challenging the rising German Empire.

Question 9

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Militarism is based on ideas of ____________ & ____________.

Question 10

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The “Alliance System” hoped to maintain peace through a ____________.

Question 11

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What is the “One Big Problem” with the Alliance System?

Question 12

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List the three largest powers in the Allies (Triple Entente) & Central Powers: a. ____________ ____________ b. ____________ ____________ c. ____________ ____________

Question 13

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Define the following terms & provide an example of each:

Ethnocentrism: Ex:

Question 14

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Militarism: Ex:

Question 15

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Pan-Slavism: Ex:

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