Question

quiz: europe moves toward war
date:
true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write \true\ or \false\ in the blank.

1. both italy and germany became unified nations in the 1800s.
2. nationalists thought nations should be formed based on people who shared common heritage, language, and customs.
3. alliances were formed to cause wars.
4. nationalism caused competition between nations.
5. the triple alliance was made up of britain and france.

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the box.

1. the triple entente was made up of

a. britain, france, and russia
b. britain, france, and germany
c. britain, germany, and russia
d. britain, germany, and morocco
7.
a. the french revolution
b. the american civil war
c. world war i
d. the boxer rebellion
short answer
answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. why did european nations build up their militaries?

Explanation:

1. Italy unified in 1861 and Germany in 1871, both in 1800s.
2. Nationalist ideology centered on shared heritage, language, customs.
3. Alliances were for security, not to cause wars.
4. Nationalism led to competition over resources, influence.
5. The Triple Alliance was Germany, Austria - Hungary, Italy, not Britain and France.
6. The Triple Entente consisted of Britain, France, Russia.
7. World War I was a massive global conflict.
8. European nations built up militaries due to nationalism, competition for colonies, and to maintain power - balances.

Answer:

1. true
2. true
3. false
4. true
5. false
6. A. Britain, France, and Russia
7. C. World War I
8. European nations built up their militaries because of nationalism which led to competition between nations, the desire to gain and protect colonies, and to maintain a balance of power in Europe.