Questions - Causes of WW1 1. What is meant by the term alliance? 2. Which countries were allied by the Triple Alliance? 3. Which countries were allied by the Triple Entente? 4. Why was Germany annoyed by Imperialism? 5. Why was nationalism an important factor? 6. Describe the part played by Germany in increasing European militarism. 7. Describe the Schlieffen Plan. 8. What links were there between the two crises and: a. Alliances b. Imperialism c. Militarism d. Nationalism