Match these items. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. loyalty of people for their country nationalism 2. colonization for gain general staff 3. led Europe in military readiness imperialism 4. military draft Prussia 5. highly trained and skilled officers armaments race 6. cause of war between Russia and Japan conscription 7. build-up of war equipment Manchuria

1. Nationalism- loyalty of people for their country.

2. General Staff- highly trained and skilled officers.

3. Imperialism- colonization for gain.

4. Prussia- led Europe in military readiness.

5. Armaments race- build-up of war equipment.

6. Conscription- military draft.

7. Manchuria- cause of war between Russia and Japan.

Explanation:

1. Nationalism is the feeling of an individual, a sense of loyalty and respect for one's own country or nation. This faith and belief in one's nation shows the patriotism of the person.

2. General Staff is one of the higher raked officers, who are highly trained ad skillful. They are way above the common levels of sergeant etc.

3. Imperialism is the act of one nation or any power trying to defeat or take control over another place, especially for resources and profits.

4. Prussia used to be one of the most powerful empires in Europe, with its military as well as political powers. It led the other nations of Europe in their approaches towards attaining military readiness, in case of any attack from outsiders.

5. Armaments race is the competition among nations that led to nation s trying to keep themselves fully armed in case of any sudden attacks. This race led to the built-up of military war equipment among many nations.

6. Conscription is the state of affairs where a person is selected and drafted to join the military. This signifies the 'official' induction of an individual into the military life.

7. Manchuria was attacked without any declaration of an official war. This act of betrayal led to the war between Russia and Japan.

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