Quiz: Causes of World War I

Challenge yourself! How well do you really understand the complex factors that led to World War I? Find out now.

History mixed 8 Questions Video Quiz
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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what two countries formed a close alliance in response to repeated crises and conflicts with Germany? Video Reference:
"so kommt es immer wieder zu konflikten und ausgewachsenen krise das schweißt vor allem england und f..."

Timestamp: 0:45

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

The video describes the Balkans in the early 20th century as a 'powder keg'. What does this metaphor suggest? Video Reference:
"der balkan wird als pulverfass bezeichnet weil hinter österreich ungarn und russland ja wie der dere..."

Timestamp: 4:45

Q3 Beginner 1 pts

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo was carried out by: Video Reference:
"am 28 juni selbst wird auf das thronfolgerpaar durch serbische nationalisten ein attentat verübt..."

Timestamp: 5:30

Q4 Advanced 3 pts

According to the video, Germany gave Austria-Hungary a 'blank check' of support after the assassination. What does this mean? Video Reference:
"also fragt wie ihn beim deutschen verbündeten nach die deutsche regierung wilhelms zweiter sagt bedi..."

Timestamp: 6:45

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Q5 Beginner 1 pts

The July Crisis of 1914 was the period between the assassination and the outbreak of war. Video Reference:
"die ju die krise 1914 die ju die krise ist die zeit zwischen dem attentat und dem kriegsausbruch..."

Timestamp: 7:20

Q6 Intermediate 2 pts

The video suggests that in the final days before war broke out, European leaders: Video Reference:
"einerseits erkennen die großmächte dass sie ganz ganz knapp vor einem krieg stehen und wollen ihn no..."

Timestamp: 8:30

Q7 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, which event directly triggered Russia to begin mobilizing its army? Video Reference:
"in österreich mit dem blankoscheck im rücken stellt auf stur und erklärt serbien den krieg daraufhin..."

Timestamp: 9:00

Q8 Advanced 3 pts

Which of the following best describes the role of nationalism in the lead-up to World War I? Video Reference:
"The role of nationalism in destabilizing Europe prior to WWI..."

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