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What was the primary characteristic of the First World War?

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It was fought on a worldwide scale and affected almost all the countries of the world.

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What marked a turning point in the history of the world?

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The unprecedented extent of the First World War’s spread, impact, and damage.

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Define nationalism in the context of the First World War.

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A sense of unity felt by people sharing a common history, language, and culture.

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What is aggressive nationalism?

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An extreme form of nationalism characterized by love for one’s own country and hatred for others.

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What territorial claims did France have during the lead-up to the First World War?

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France wanted to regain the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine from Germany.

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Fill in the blank: Imperialism refers to the state policy or practice by which a powerful nation establishes its control over another country, either by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining _______.

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political and economic control.

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What resources did imperial nations exploit from their colonies?

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  • Raw material
  • Cheap labour
  • Agricultural land
  • Trading ports
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By the end of the 19th century, which countries had built huge colonial empires in Asia and Africa?

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England and France.

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What was the focus of British imperialism?

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Maintaining and expanding trade by exploiting the resources of its colonies.

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True or False: The civilian populations were generally involved in earlier wars prior to the First World War.

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False.

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What was the significance of military strength during the rise of aggressive nationalism?

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Military strength became synonymous with national prestige.

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What was the outcome of the aggressive nationalism exhibited by countries like Italy and the Balkan States?

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They developed expansionist policies in the name of nationalism.

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What territories did Italy aim to regain prior to the First World War?

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The territory of Trentino and Trieste from Austria.

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What did the Balkan States, like Serbia, desire in terms of national unity?

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They wanted their fellow nationals (Slavs) living in other states to come together to form a greater Balkan State.

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What was the role of colonies for imperial nations?

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Colonies provided resources for economic interests.

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Fill in the blank: The First World War began in _______.

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1914.

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What did the Treaty of Versailles aim to address after the First World War?

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It aimed to address the territorial rearrangements and consequences of the war.

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What organization was formed after the First World War?

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The League of Nations.

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What was a significant reason that led to the First World War?

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The race for armaments and militarism.

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What major war preceded the First World War and influenced its causes?

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Franco-Prussian War (1870).

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Which empire was ruled by the Hapsburg dynasty during the early 20th century?

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Austria-Hungary.

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What event marked the immediate cause of the First World War?

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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.

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On what date did Austria declare war on Serbia?

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July 28, 1914.

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Fill in the blank: The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand was organized by a group called _______.

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Black Hand.

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Which two alliances divided Europe into hostile camps before the war?
Triple Alliance and Allied Powers.
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True or False: The war began when the German armies marched into Belgium.
True.
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What were the two kinds of states in Europe in the early 20th century?
Major powers and Nation-States.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Marne?
German forces had to retreat.
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Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?
* Britain * France * Russia
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What was a key factor in the European powers scrambling for colonies?
Economic competition and the need for raw materials.
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Fill in the blank: The German navy aimed to achieve parity with _______.
Britain.
32
What was the significance of the Kiel Canal in the context of the naval arms race?
It allowed larger battleships to enter German waters.
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Which country joined the war against Germany in 1915?
Italy.
34
What was the impact of nationalism on the atmosphere in Europe leading up to the war?
It filled the atmosphere with fear, apprehension, and mutual hatred.
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Which two fronts were primarily involved in the First World War?
* Western Front * Eastern Front
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What was one reason for the involvement of other countries in the First World War?
Desire to capture German colonies.
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What was the role of colonies in the context of the First World War?
They provided raw materials and markets for finished products.
38
What was the date when the Treaty of Versailles was signed?
June 28, 1919
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Who were the three main leaders at the Treaty of Versailles conference?
* Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States* Lloyd George, Prime Minister of Britain* George Clemenceau, Prime Minister of France
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Which countries were excluded from the Treaty of Versailles conference?
* Defeated countries* Russia
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What was the primary goal of the Treaty of Versailles?
To prevent Germany from going to war again
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What did the Treaty of Versailles declare regarding Germany?
Germany was guilty of aggression
43
How much was Germany required to pay in reparations?
33 billion dollars
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What was one of the reparations Germany had to provide to the Allies?
Cede her merchant ships
45
For how many years was the Rhine Valley area to be demilitarized?
15 years
46
Which territories did Germany lose to France as a result of the Treaty?
Alsace Lorraine
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What was Danzig designated as in the Treaty of Versailles?
A Free Port in Polish territory
48
Name one country to which Germany ceded parts of her pre-War territory.
* Denmark* Belgium* Poland* Czechoslovakia* France
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What was ceded to France from the Saar area?
Coal mines for 15 years
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Who governed the Saar area after its cession to France?
The League of Nations
51
What happened to Germany's colonies as a result of the Treaty?
Germany lost all her colonies to the victorious Allies
52
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles was designed based on the _______ proposed by President Wilson.
Fourteen Points
53
What was one of the most significant consequences of the First World War?
Formation of the League of Nations ## Footnote The League was established to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
54
Which ruling dynasties were destroyed during the First World War?
Romanov in Russia, Hohenzollern in Germany, Hapsburg in Austria-Hungary ## Footnote These dynasties were significant players in European politics before the war.
55
What treaty was signed between the Allies and Germany on June 28, 1919?
Treaty of Versailles ## Footnote This treaty officially ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
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What was the military limitation imposed on the German Army by the Treaty of Versailles?
Restricted to 100,000 soldiers ## Footnote The treaty aimed to significantly reduce Germany's military capabilities.
57
Fill in the blank: The _______ was added to the Treaty of Versailles.
Covenant of the League of Nations
58
What were the three main causes of the First World War?
* Imperialism * Armament Race * Division of Europe into alliances ## Footnote These factors contributed to the tensions that led to the outbreak of war.
59
Which states emerged as independent after the First World War?
* Finland * Estonia * Latvia * Lithuania * Czechoslovakia * Yugoslavia * Poland * Belgium ## Footnote Many of these states were formed from territories previously controlled by empires.
60
True or False: The League of Nations was successful in preventing all future wars.
False ## Footnote The League ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II.
61
What did the League of Nations aim to promote among member states?
* Peace * Order * Cultural cooperation * Social cooperation * Economic cooperation ## Footnote The League had multiple objectives beyond just political functions.
62
What was the immediate cause of the First World War?
The murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand ## Footnote His assassination on June 28, 1914, sparked the chain of events leading to the war.
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Fill in the blank: The First World War was fought between the Allied Powers and the _______.
Central Powers
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What was the role of the United States in the League of Nations?
Did not join the League ## Footnote Despite being a major power, the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
65
What happened to the territories lost by Germany after the First World War?
They were redistributed to other countries ## Footnote This included territories given to France, Poland, and others as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
66
What was banned under the Treaty of Versailles regarding the German military?
Air Force and submarines ## Footnote These restrictions were intended to limit Germany's ability to wage war.
67
What was the League of Nations meant to be a mechanism for?
Preventing future wars ## Footnote The League was established in response to the devastation of World War I.
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Fill in the blank: The First World War was fought from _______ to 1918.
1914
69
What was the fate of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War?
It came to an end ## Footnote The empire was dissolved, leading to the establishment of modern Turkey.
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What was one of the most significant consequences of the First World War?
Formation of the League of Nations ## Footnote The League was established to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
71
Which ruling dynasties were destroyed during the First World War?
Romanov in Russia, Hohenzollern in Germany, Hapsburg in Austria-Hungary ## Footnote These dynasties were significant players in European politics before the war.
72
What treaty was signed between the Allies and Germany on June 28, 1919?
Treaty of Versailles ## Footnote This treaty officially ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
73
What was the military limitation imposed on the German Army by the Treaty of Versailles?
Restricted to 100,000 soldiers ## Footnote The treaty aimed to significantly reduce Germany's military capabilities.
74
Fill in the blank: The _______ was added to the Treaty of Versailles.
Covenant of the League of Nations
75
What were the three main causes of the First World War?
* Imperialism * Armament Race * Division of Europe into alliances ## Footnote These factors contributed to the tensions that led to the outbreak of war.
76
Which states emerged as independent after the First World War?
* Finland * Estonia * Latvia * Lithuania * Czechoslovakia * Yugoslavia * Poland * Belgium ## Footnote Many of these states were formed from territories previously controlled by empires.
77
True or False: The League of Nations was successful in preventing all future wars.
False ## Footnote The League ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II.
78
What did the League of Nations aim to promote among member states?
* Peace * Order * Cultural cooperation * Social cooperation * Economic cooperation ## Footnote The League had multiple objectives beyond just political functions.
79
What was the immediate cause of the First World War?
The murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand ## Footnote His assassination on June 28, 1914, sparked the chain of events leading to the war.
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Fill in the blank: The First World War was fought between the Allied Powers and the _______.
Central Powers
81
What was the role of the United States in the League of Nations?
Did not join the League ## Footnote Despite being a major power, the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
82
What happened to the territories lost by Germany after the First World War?
They were redistributed to other countries ## Footnote This included territories given to France, Poland, and others as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
83
What was banned under the Treaty of Versailles regarding the German military?
Air Force and submarines ## Footnote These restrictions were intended to limit Germany's ability to wage war.
84
What was the League of Nations meant to be a mechanism for?
Preventing future wars ## Footnote The League was established in response to the devastation of World War I.
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Fill in the blank: The First World War was fought from _______ to 1918.
1914
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What was the fate of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War?
It came to an end ## Footnote The empire was dissolved, leading to the establishment of modern Turkey.

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