History Quiz

Question 1

What does M.A.I.N stand for?

Answer 1

Militarianism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

Question 2

What does the M in M.A.I.N stand for?

Answer 2

Militarianism:
Militarism is when a government spends a lot on its military and prioritizes military values and policies. In the late 19th century, European powers competed to have the strongest military compared to their neighbors.

Question 3

What does the A in M.A.I.N stand for?

Answer 3

Alliances:
Alliances are agreements between countries to help each other. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Europe had two main groups of countries forming alliances because of competition and jealousy between Germany and Great Britain.

Question 4

What does the I in M.A.I.N stand for?

Answer 4

Imperialism:
Imperialism is the belief that countries should expand their territories by taking over other areas, whether peacefully or forcefully. This competition for territories led to alliances forming. Imperialism also caused conflicts and agreements between nations that wouldn’t typically interact. Many European powers gained control over territories worldwide through imperialism, gaining political and economic power.

Question 5

What does the N in M.A.I.N stand for?

Answer 5

Nationalism
Nationalism is strong love for one’s country and identity. It caused tension in Europe, clashed with imperial powers, and gave rise to competition between nations.

Question 6

How was Germany nationalist during WW1?

Answer 6

Germany believed they could not be defeated whatsoever