WWI FINAL-EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Archduke Franz Ferdinand - Answers :Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated
in Sarajevo, by Serbians, caused Germany and other Austro Allies to declare war on Serbia and
its allies, sparkling WWI.
Gavrillo Princip - Answers :The member of the Black Hand who assassinated the Archduke
Ferdinand and his wife, the spark that started WWI
Black Hand - Answers :Serbian nationalist/terrorist group responsible for the assassination of
Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand which resulted in the start of World War I.
Nationalism - Answers :Political ideology that stresses people's membership in a nation-a
community defined by a common culture and history as well as by territory. In the late
eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, nationalism was a force for unity in western Europe.
Imperialism - Answers :Political ideology in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other
countries politically, socially, and economically.
Militarism - Answers :Political ideology of a people or a government to maintain a strong military
force and to be prepared to use it aggresively to defend or promote national interests
Two power standard - Answers :British policy that Britain's navy should be as powerful as two
other nations' navies combined
HMS Dreadnought - Answers :Britain responded to Germany's growing navy by launching the
most powerful warship in the world
Kaiser Wilhelm II - Answers :-The Kaiser of Germany (1888-1918) in the First World War. He
pushed for a more aggressive foreign policy by means of colonies and a strong navy to compete
with Britain. His actions added to the growing tensions in pre-1914 Europe.
-Gave Austri-Hungary a "blank check" promising Germany's full support if war broke out
between Russia and Austria-Hungary
Weltpolitik - Answers :"World politics". The policy of making Germany a major global power
through an expanding navy and the acquisition of colonies, the dream of Wilhelm II
Admiral Tirpitz - Answers :-Architect of the new German navy who built the navy against Britain
-Developed the "risk" theory which stated that a German fleet could not defeat the British navy,
but weaken it enough to match those of France and the United States.
-German nationalists, led by the extremely persuasive Admiral Tirpitz, saw a large navy as the
legitimate mark of a great world power and as a source of pride and patriotic unity.
1/3 plan - Answers :Britain sought to armies from Japan and Egypt as 2/3 of the armies
Alliance system - Answers :A formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to
cooperate and come to one another's
, Three Emperor League - Answers :a conservative alliance formed by Bismarck in 1873 to link
the conservative monarchs of Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Germany against radical
movements
Dual Alliance - Answers :Bismarck's (Germany's) secret treaty with Austria which provided for
support if attacked by Russia.
Second Three Emperor's League - Answers :Russia feared the strength of Germany and
Austria-Hungary, sought a renewal of the Three Emperor's League
Alexander II - Answers :Emperor of Russia; advocated moderate reforms for Russia;
emancipated the serfs; he was assassinated.
Triple Alliance - Answers :An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy in the years
before WWI.
Reinsurance Treaty - Answers :Bismarck's secret negotiation with Russia
Otto von Bismarch - Answers :-First chancellor of Germany
-United Germany
Franco-Russian Alliance - Answers :A military alliance between the French and the Russians,
undermined German supremacy
Anglo-Japanese Alliance - Answers :An agreement for an initial period of five years, in which the
UK and Japan agreed to remain neutral if either was involved in a war with a third power. If
either was involved in a war with two other countries, then the other would assist
Entente Cordiale - Answers :Britain gained control of Egypt. France gained control of Morocco.
But not a written alliance only and agreement. Basically against Germany.
Triple Entente - Answers :A military alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia in the
years preceding World War I.
Blank Check - Answers :Germany swears to support Austria-Hungary in any actions it takes
against Serbia
Czar Nicholas II - Answers :-Was the last Emperor of Russia. His reign saw Imperial Russia go
from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to economic and military collapse.
-Czar of Russia, he was overthrown during the Russian Revolution.
Bethmann Hollweg - Answers :-Became chancellor of Germany in 1909. stubborn and thought
that Germany's strength must be paramount.
-Doubted Austria-Hungary could remain a great power. -Dismissed by the Kaiser in 1917
"Scrap of Paper" - Answers :-Term used by Kaiser Willhelm II to describe the agreement
between Britain and Belgium.
-Treaty saying that Belgium was a neutral country but Kaiser disregarded it
Sir Edward Grey - Answers :Britain's foreign minister, foresaw the horror of WWI; said "The
lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime."
Archduke Franz Ferdinand - Answers :Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated
in Sarajevo, by Serbians, caused Germany and other Austro Allies to declare war on Serbia and
its allies, sparkling WWI.
Gavrillo Princip - Answers :The member of the Black Hand who assassinated the Archduke
Ferdinand and his wife, the spark that started WWI
Black Hand - Answers :Serbian nationalist/terrorist group responsible for the assassination of
Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand which resulted in the start of World War I.
Nationalism - Answers :Political ideology that stresses people's membership in a nation-a
community defined by a common culture and history as well as by territory. In the late
eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, nationalism was a force for unity in western Europe.
Imperialism - Answers :Political ideology in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other
countries politically, socially, and economically.
Militarism - Answers :Political ideology of a people or a government to maintain a strong military
force and to be prepared to use it aggresively to defend or promote national interests
Two power standard - Answers :British policy that Britain's navy should be as powerful as two
other nations' navies combined
HMS Dreadnought - Answers :Britain responded to Germany's growing navy by launching the
most powerful warship in the world
Kaiser Wilhelm II - Answers :-The Kaiser of Germany (1888-1918) in the First World War. He
pushed for a more aggressive foreign policy by means of colonies and a strong navy to compete
with Britain. His actions added to the growing tensions in pre-1914 Europe.
-Gave Austri-Hungary a "blank check" promising Germany's full support if war broke out
between Russia and Austria-Hungary
Weltpolitik - Answers :"World politics". The policy of making Germany a major global power
through an expanding navy and the acquisition of colonies, the dream of Wilhelm II
Admiral Tirpitz - Answers :-Architect of the new German navy who built the navy against Britain
-Developed the "risk" theory which stated that a German fleet could not defeat the British navy,
but weaken it enough to match those of France and the United States.
-German nationalists, led by the extremely persuasive Admiral Tirpitz, saw a large navy as the
legitimate mark of a great world power and as a source of pride and patriotic unity.
1/3 plan - Answers :Britain sought to armies from Japan and Egypt as 2/3 of the armies
Alliance system - Answers :A formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to
cooperate and come to one another's
, Three Emperor League - Answers :a conservative alliance formed by Bismarck in 1873 to link
the conservative monarchs of Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Germany against radical
movements
Dual Alliance - Answers :Bismarck's (Germany's) secret treaty with Austria which provided for
support if attacked by Russia.
Second Three Emperor's League - Answers :Russia feared the strength of Germany and
Austria-Hungary, sought a renewal of the Three Emperor's League
Alexander II - Answers :Emperor of Russia; advocated moderate reforms for Russia;
emancipated the serfs; he was assassinated.
Triple Alliance - Answers :An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy in the years
before WWI.
Reinsurance Treaty - Answers :Bismarck's secret negotiation with Russia
Otto von Bismarch - Answers :-First chancellor of Germany
-United Germany
Franco-Russian Alliance - Answers :A military alliance between the French and the Russians,
undermined German supremacy
Anglo-Japanese Alliance - Answers :An agreement for an initial period of five years, in which the
UK and Japan agreed to remain neutral if either was involved in a war with a third power. If
either was involved in a war with two other countries, then the other would assist
Entente Cordiale - Answers :Britain gained control of Egypt. France gained control of Morocco.
But not a written alliance only and agreement. Basically against Germany.
Triple Entente - Answers :A military alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia in the
years preceding World War I.
Blank Check - Answers :Germany swears to support Austria-Hungary in any actions it takes
against Serbia
Czar Nicholas II - Answers :-Was the last Emperor of Russia. His reign saw Imperial Russia go
from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to economic and military collapse.
-Czar of Russia, he was overthrown during the Russian Revolution.
Bethmann Hollweg - Answers :-Became chancellor of Germany in 1909. stubborn and thought
that Germany's strength must be paramount.
-Doubted Austria-Hungary could remain a great power. -Dismissed by the Kaiser in 1917
"Scrap of Paper" - Answers :-Term used by Kaiser Willhelm II to describe the agreement
between Britain and Belgium.
-Treaty saying that Belgium was a neutral country but Kaiser disregarded it
Sir Edward Grey - Answers :Britain's foreign minister, foresaw the horror of WWI; said "The
lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime."
