Europe on the Brink: 1914

What were the main countries involved in the Triple Alliance?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• France, Russia, Britain

• Spain, Portugal, Netherlands

• Japan, China, India

Which countries formed the Triple Entente?

• Spain, Portugal, Netherlands

• France, Russia, United Kingdom

• Japan, China, Brazil

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

How did militarism contribute to tensions in pre-war Europe?

• Militarism led to increased trade between nations.

• Militarism helped start an arms race and aggressive policies among European nations.

• Militarism had no impact on anyone.

• Militarism encouraged peaceful negotiations and alliances.

What role did nationalism play in escalating conflicts in Europe?

• Nationalism prevented leaders from making more weapons

• Nationalism promoted peace and cooperation among European nations.

• Nationalism focused on economic growth and trade relations.

• Nationalism increased competition between nations and led to people wanting independence from empires

How did colonial rivalries in Africa impact European relations?

• European relations improved due to shared interests in Africa.

• Colonial rivalries in Africa increased competition among European powers, causing tension.

• Colonial rivalries had no significant effect on European relations.

• Colonial rivalries in Africa fostered alliances among European powers.

Why were the Balkans nicknamed the 'powder keg' in the 1900s?

• The Balkans had many different ethnicities and nationalist groups. Some of these were ready to use violence to get independence.

• Imperialists in the Balkans wanted to invade the Ottoman Empire.

• The region was unified under a single empire, which prevented any conflict from happening.

• Most of Europe's gunpowder was produced in the Balkans.

What was the name of the warship which changed the naval arms race in 1906?

• The Dreadnought

• The Dreadall

• The Dreadful

• The Dreadeno

How did alliances create a domino effect in the event of war?

• Alliances prevent more and more wars frrom happening by promoting peace among nations.

• Alliances persuade other countries to make alliances and secret treaties, which make wars more complicated

• Alliances lead to more and more trade agreements being signed and have nothign to do with war.

• Alliances meant countries promised to defend each other, which meant more countries got involved when wars broke out.

What were the economic interests of European powers in the Balkans?

• European powers sought control over trade routes, resources, and strategic influence in the Balkans.

• European powers focused on cultural exchanges and tourism in the Balkans.

• European powers were interested in spreading democracy to the Balkans.

• European powers wanted to establish military bases in the Balkans.

Who annexed (took over) Bosnia in 1908?

• Imperial Russia

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

• British Empire

• The Ottoman Empire