The Beginning of the War

Question 1

What is the difference between an alliance and an entente?

Answer 1

Whilst the allied powers are obliged to help eachother, an entente is optional in helping out

Question 2

Why did Germany start the alliance system before World War One?

Answer 2

Because they didn’t want to be surrounded by enemies from all sides. (The feud with France)

Question 3

Who was in the triple alliance with Germany?

Answer 3

Italy and Austria-Hungary

Question 4

Who was on the triple entente with Britain?

Answer 4

Russia and France

Question 5

What does MAINS stand for?

Answer 5

Militarism
Allliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Significant individuals

Question 6

The policy of building a stronger A was judged relative to B, creating a culture of C that heightened the search for D. It was fed by the cultural belief that E is good for nations.

Answer 6

A: military
B: neighbours
C: paranoia
D: alliances
E: war

Question 7

A in particular looked to expand its B. However, the ‘C race’ was never a real contest - the D always maintained naval E. But the British obsession with naval F was strong.

Answer 7

A: Germany
B: navy
C: naval
D: British
E: superiority
F: dominance

Question 8

A web of A developed in B between 1870 and C, effectively creating two camps bound by D to maintain E or intervene F - the Triple G and the Triple H.

Answer 8

A: alliances
B: Europe
C: 1914
D: commitments
E: sovereignty
F: militarily
G: Entente
H: Alliance

Question 9

A competition also pushed the countries towards adopting B.

Answer 9

A: Imperial
B: alliances