World War I Alliances Quiz

Why did the Ottoman Empire join the Triple Alliance in 1914?

• To gain the support of Germany’s military and aid

• To gain control of France

• To form a defensive alliance with Russia

• To declare war on Italy

Why did Italy leave the Triple Alliance?

• To form a new alliance with the United Kingdom

• To gain support from the Ottoman Empire

• To join the Central Powers

• Austria-Hungary and Germany had taken the offensive by declaring war

What were the countries of the Triple Alliance known as?

• The Central Powers

• The Allied Powers

• The Axis Powers

• The Entente Powers

What were the countries of the Triple Entente known as?

• The Allied Powers

• The Central Powers

• The Entente Powers

• The Axis Powers

Which country was not part of the Triple Entente?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

• Russia