World War I

Question 0

Militism

Answer 0

The building up of huge armies and navies and supplying them with weapons

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

The taking of colonies by the mother country. Nations in Europe took lands in Asia and Africa

Question 2

Alliances

Answer 2

Friendships among nations

Question 3

Triple Alliances

Answer 3

A defensive treaty among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Question 4

Triple Entente

Answer 4

Triple Understanding - a defensive treaty among France, Russia, and England

Question 5

Nationalism

Answer 5

The belief in loyalty to a country and not to a leader

Question 6

Kaiser

Answer 6

Means Caesar - title for the ruler in Germany

Question 7

Fourteen Points

Answer 7

Speech given by Wilson promising Germany fair treatment if the agreed to a cease fire

Question 8

Armistice Day

Answer 8

Nov. 11, 1918 - the day the Germans agreed to a cease-fire. Today it is known as Veterans Day

Question 9

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 9

Treaty that ended World War I in 1919

Question 10

League of Nations

Answer 10

An international organization founded by President Wilson of the United States to maintain peace