Alliances of World War I

How did the formation of the Central Powers escalate tensions in Europe?

Which countries made up the Allied Powers in response to the growing threat posed by the Central Powers?

The Central Powers were formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire in 1882, known as the (a)   Alliance.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 led to a chain reaction of declarations of war due to the alliances that had been formed. The title of the passage is Alliances of World War I. The question should make some sense with regards to the text and its supposed content.

(a)  

What were the two main opposing alliances in World War I?

• Central Powers and Allied Powers

• Axis Powers and Entente Powers

• Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

• Allied Forces and Axis Forces

What were the main reasons for the alliances leading to war?

• Economic competition

• Nationalism

• Military expansion

• Fear of being left vulnerable to attack

What did the intricate web of alliances create during World War I?

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

• Tension and conflict

• Cultural exchange