Year 8 WW1 Trenches A Flashcards
1
Q
What is militarism?
A
Building up armed forces, getting ready for war
2
Q
Define alliances in the context of WWI.
A
Agreements or promises to defend and help another country
3
Q
What does imperialism mean?
A
Trying to build an Empire
4
Q
How is nationalism characterized?
A
Having pride in your country - being willing to defend it
5
Q
Who was shot on June 28, 1914, triggering WWI?
A
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
6
Q
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
A
A member of a Serbian terrorist group, the Black Hand Gang
7
Q
Fill in the blank: _______ is the pride in one’s country and the willingness to defend it.
A
[Nationalism]
8
Q
True or False: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was a significant event that triggered WWI.
A
True
9
Q
List the four main causes of WWI.
A
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Imperialism
- Nationalism
