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Social Studies 10 Quiz #1
The Steps to War
Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the best answer on the line next to the question number
________1. What was the event that finally triggered World War 1?
a. The annexation of Bosnia by Austria-Hungary
b. The assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary by Serb nationalists
c. The formation of the Triple Entente between Great Britain, Russia, and France
d. The expansion of the Ottoman Empire
________2. In what year did World War 1 begin?
a. 1912
b. 1913
c. 1914
d. 1915
________3. Which country joined the war after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia,
due to their strong alliance and traditional/ethnic ties with the Serbs?
a. Great Britain
b. France
c. Germany
d. Russia
________4. Which neutral country was invaded as the German army advanced on France?
a. Switzerland
b. Sweden
c. Belgium
d. Italy
________5. Which one of the following reasons was not a cause of World War 1?
a. Communism
b. Alliances
c. Nationalism
d. Imperialism
Short Answer:
Why did Canada become involved in the war in Europe?