World War 1 Vocab

Question 1

Nationalism

Answer 1

A strong sense of devotion to one’s country; a feeling of intense loyalty to a country or group

Question 2

Militarism

Answer 2

Celebration of military ideals, and a rapid buildup of military power

Question 3

Alliance System

Answer 3

A system in which countries agree to defend each other or to advance common causes

Question 4

Balance of Power

Answer 4

An equality of power among different countries that discourages any group from acting aggressively

Question 5

Salemate

Answer 5

A situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against the other

Question 6

U-boat

Answer 6

A German submarine

Question 7

Propaganda

Answer 7

Ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause; information used to influence opinion

Question 8

Mobilization

Answer 8

The gathering of resources and troops in preparation for war

Question 9

Ration

Answer 9

To limit use; to make scarce items available to people on a limited basis

Question 10

Reparation

Answer 10

Payment for damages of war