Question

What part did militarism play in increasing tensions in Europe?

Militarism led to an arms race.
Militarism led to a ban on military weapons.
Militarism made people fearful of a Muslim invasion.
Militarism made people frightened of the spread of disease.

Answer 1

Militarism led to an arms race.

Explanation: Militarism glorified military power and encouraged massive buildups of armies and navies (e.g., the Anglo-German naval race), increasing tensions and making conflict more likely.