The intro for WW1

Question 1

Which three major European powers were part of the Entente Powers at the beginning of the 20th century?

Answer 1

Britain, France, and Russia.

Question 2

Which three major European powers were part of the Central Powers?

Answer 2

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Question 3

What was the major cause of rivalry between France and Germany?

Answer 3

The defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War and the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany.

Question 4

Why did Britain view Germany as a threat in the early 20th century?

Answer 4

Germany was building a large navy, challenging Britain’s naval supremacy.

Question 5

What was the Dual Alliance of 1879?

Answer 5

An alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Question 6

What was the Triple Alliance of 1882?

Answer 6

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Question 7

What was the Entente Cordiale of 1904?

Answer 7

An alliance between France and Britain.

Question 8

What was the Triple Entente of 1907?

Answer 8

An alliance between France, Britain, and Russia.

Question 9

Who was the Chancellor of the newly united Germany in 1871?

Answer 9

Otto von Bismarck.

Question 10

What was Kaiser Wilhelm II known for regarding Germany’s military?

Answer 10

Building up the German navy.

Question 11

What major empire was made up of many ethnic groups demanding independence in the early 20th century?

Answer 11

Austria-Hungary.

Question 12

Which country was the weakest of the Central Powers?

Answer 12

Italy.

Question 13

Which country was called “The Workshop of the World” during the 19th century?

Answer 13

Britain.

Question 14

What was one of France’s main aims after 1870?

Answer 14

To take revenge on Germany for the Franco-Prussian War.

Question 15

Who was in complete control of Russia before World War I?

Answer 15

The Tsar

Question 16

Which region was a source of tension between Austria-Hungary and Russia?

Answer 16

The Balkans.

Question 17

Why did Russia support independence in the Balkans?

Answer 17

Because Russia wanted to annoy Austria-Hungary

Question 18

Which ethnic groups in Austria-Hungary were called Slavs?

Answer 18

Serbs and Bulgars.

Question 19

Why did Austria-Hungary fear independent Slav countries?

Answer 19

It feared they would inspire other Slavic groups within the empire to seek independence.

Question 20

What was “Little Serbia” trying to create in the Balkans?

Answer 20

A Southern Slav state called “Yugoslavia.”

Question 21

What event triggered World War I?

Answer 21

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo.

Question 22

Which secret society in Serbia was involved in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Answer 22

The Black Hand.

Question 23

What year did Britain launch the Dreadnought battleship?

Answer 23

1906.

Question 24

Why did the naval race between Britain and Germany escalate?

Answer 24

Germany began building battleships similar to Britain’s Dreadnoughts.

Question 25

By what year had the naval race between Britain and Germany reached its peak?

Answer 25

1909.

Question 26

How did France raise the compulsory in 1913?

Answer 26

Raised the compulsory military service from 2 to 3 years.

Question 27

How did Russia respond to growing military tensions in 1913?

Answer 27

By increasing compulsory military service from 3 to 3.5 years.

Question 28

Why hadn’t Britain started conscription before 1914?

Answer 28

It was relying on its naval power and volunteer army.

Question 29

Which two crises between 1905 and 1914 increased rivalries in Europe?

Answer 29

The Morocco and Balkan crises.

Question 30

What was the aim of the “Black Hand” in Serbia?

Answer 30

To expel Austria-Hungary from the Balkans.