AP®︎ World History: Topic 7.2 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 7.2 of AP World History – Causes of World War I.


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Question 1 Easy

Which empire faced internal instability due to nationalist movements among ethnic minorities?

AJapanese Empire
BAustrian-Hungarian Empire
CGerman Empire
DFrench Empire

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® World History: Modern Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 7.2: Causes of World War I

Thematic Focus: GovernanceGOV

A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

Learning Objective: Unit 7: Learning Objective B

Explain the causes and consequences of World War I.

Historical Developments: KC-6.2.IV.B.i

The causes of World War I included imperialist expansion and competition for resources. In addition, territorial and regional conflicts combined with a flawed alliance system and intense nationalism to escalate the tensions into global conflict.