What does the acronym MAIN represent in World War I causes?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism - the four main long-term causes of WWI.

True or False: The Triple Entente consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

False. 
The Triple Entente consisted of France, Russia, and Great Britain.

The assassination of _____ in Sarajevo triggered the start of World War I.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which battle in 1914 stopped Germany's advance toward Paris?
A) Battle of the Somme
B) Battle of the Marne
C) Second Battle of Ypres
D) Battle of Verdun

B) Battle of the Marne

Why did trench warfare create a deadly stalemate on the Western Front?

Machine guns, artillery, and poison gas made crossing No Man's Land extremely dangerous.

What was the main difference between the Western and Eastern Fronts?

Western Front had static trench warfare; Eastern Front had more fluid, mobile combat.

Riddle: I am a zone between trenches where soldiers fear to go. What am I?

No Man's Land

True or False: The United States entered WWI because of the Zimmerman Telegram only.

False. 
Both the Zimmerman Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare prompted US entry.

Which treaty ended Russia's participation in World War I in 1917?

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

What new weapons were introduced during WWI?
A) Tanks and poison gas
B) Machine guns and aircraft
C) Submarines and artillery
D) All of the above

D) All of the above

The _____ was a Serbian nationalist group that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Black Hand

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to World War I?

It sparked an arms race as European nations expanded militaries and weapon stockpiles.

When did the Armistice end World War I hostilities?

November 11, 1918

True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was lenient toward Germany.

False. It imposed severe penalties including territorial losses, military restrictions, and reparations.

What major political change occurred in Russia during 1917?

The Russian Revolution overthrew the Tsarist regime, leading to communist control.

Which empires dissolved as a result of World War I?
A) Ottoman and Russian only
B) German and Austrian only
C) Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian, German
D) British and French

C) Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian, German

Competition for colonies in _____ and _____ fueled European rivalries before WWI.

Africa and Asia

Why did the League of Nations prove ineffective after WWI?

Partly because the United States never joined, weakening its authority and influence.

What social change occurred for women during World War I?

Women entered the workforce in large numbers, leading to advocacy for rights.

True or False: The harsh terms of Versailles contributed to World War II.

True. 
Economic instability and resentment fueled extremist movements including fascism.

How did nationalism particularly affect the Balkans before WWI?

Ethnic groups sought autonomy from empires like Austria-Hungary, creating regional tensions.

What was the global significance of the United States joining WWI in 1917?

American manpower and resources significantly tipped the balance toward Allied victory.