Word War 1 Flashcards
Who took over from Bismark as the leader of Germany in 1888?
Kaiser Willhelm II
Which country had the largest empire at the turn of the 20th century?
Great Britain
Which country had the largest area at the turn of the 20th century?
Russia
Which empire caused a power vacuum through their gradual decay and fall?
Ottoman Empire
Which country did Austria-Hungary annex in 1908-09?
Bosnia-Herzegovina `
What date was Franz Ferdinand assassinated on?
June 28, 1914
When did ANZAC’s land at Gallipoli?
April 25, 1915
Which country was the Gallipoli campaign aimed at trying to drive out of the war?
Turkey
Describe the Schlieffen Plan?
Developed by Germany in 1905, involved invading France as a priority by going through Belgium
What was an entente?
An agreement between countries to settle any problems or differences
What was the Scrap of Paper?
The treaty of London in 1839 by which the Great Powers guaranteed the neutrality of Belgium
Who were the great powers in Europe?
Britain, Russia, France, Germany and Austria-Hungary
Where were the Balkans?
An area in South-East Europe which had once been part of the Turkish Empire
What was the Balkans inhabited in?
Slav people such as Serbs, Bosnians and Romanians
What was the powder keg of Europe?
The Balkans, increased rivalry between Russia, Serbia and Austria-Hungary
