The Great Powers of Eutope in 1900

Which Great Power was an island so it had a strong navy to protect itself and colonies from invasion?

• Russia

• France

• Great Britain

• Italy

In the 1800's followed a policy of splendid isolation- it didn't get involved in European politics.

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

• Russia

Bitter about losing Alsace-Loraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian war in 1871

• Serbia

• Austria Hungary

• France

• Italy

It had no land overseas but longed for land in Europe and Asia with access to the sea.

• Russia

• Serbia

• Germany

• Austria Hungary

Ruled by Emperor Franz Joseph I

• Austria Hungary

• Serbia

• Germany

• France

Made up of 10 different nationalities- many of whom wanted independence.

• Serbia

• Italy

• Austria Hungary

• Russia

Which Great Power was jealous of Britain's superior sea power and rich colonies?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

• Russia

Had the largest of overseas empires, including India, Canada and much of Africa.

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Russia

People desperately poor, ready to rebel against their Tsar.

• Serbia

• Italy

• Russia

• France

The great majority of Russians had

little education, few legal rights, and no say in government.

• True

• False