Europa Start Flashcards
What event is commonly regarded as the immediate cause of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Which country declared war on Serbia, initiating World War I?
Austria-Hungary.
True or False: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occurred in 1914.
True.
What alliance did Germany belong to at the start of World War I?
The Triple Alliance.
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
Fill in the blank: The July Crisis refers to the series of events that led to the outbreak of _____ in 1914.
World War I.
What was the significance of the Schlieffen Plan?
It was Germany’s military strategy for a quick victory over France and then turning to fight Russia.
Which country mobilized first in response to the crisis following the assassination?
Russia.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a member of the Central Powers? A) Germany B) Austria-Hungary C) Italy D) Ottoman Empire
C) Italy.
What was the result of Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum to Serbia?
Serbia accepted most demands but rejected others, leading to war.
True or False: Britain was initially neutral at the start of World War I.
True.
What was the main reason for Britain entering the war?
To defend Belgian neutrality after Germany invaded Belgium.
Fill in the blank: The assassination took place in _____, Bosnia.
Sarajevo.
Which nationalist group was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand.
What was the date when World War I officially began?
July 28, 1914.
Short Answer: What was the impact of the alliance system on the outbreak of World War I?
It escalated a regional conflict into a global war due to mutual defense agreements.
Multiple Choice: Which country was the last to declare war in August 1914? A) France B) Russia C) Germany D) Britain
D) Britain.
What role did nationalism play in the start of World War I?
Nationalism fueled tensions and rivalries among European nations.
True or False: The Balkan region was known as the ‘Powder Keg of Europe’ before World War I.
True.
Fill in the blank: The assassination led to a series of diplomatic negotiations known as the _____ Crisis.
July.
What was one of the consequences of the July Crisis?
The rapid mobilization of armies across Europe.
Short Answer: How did imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?
Imperialism created competition and conflicts over colonies and resources among European powers.
Which two countries were primarily involved in the conflict over the Balkans leading up to the war?
Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
What was the primary concern of Germany in the lead-up to World War I?
Preventing a two-front war against France and Russia.
