World War I and Empires Quiz

What was a significant factor in the destabilization of Europe leading to World War I?

• Collapse of great empires

• Discovery of new continents

• Industrial Revolution

• Space exploration

Which ethnic groups were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• Germans, Hungarians, Czechs, Slavs

• French, Italians, Spanish, Portuguese

• Russians, Poles, Ukrainians, Lithuanians

• English, Scots, Welsh, Irish

Which side did the Ottoman Empire join during World War I?

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

• Neutral

• Axis Powers

What characterized the Russian Empire in the early 20th century?

• Vast size and diverse population

• Unified ethnic group

• Small territory

• Stable political environment

What major event occurred in Russia in 1917?

• Russian Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

Which empires' disintegration contributed to the outbreak of World War I?

• Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian, German

• British, French, Spanish, Portuguese

• Mongol, Roman, Byzantine, Persian

• Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese

What was a key factor in the Ottoman Empire's weakening control?

• Nationalist movements

• Technological advancements

• Discovery of new lands

• Religious reforms

When was the German Empire united?

• 1871

• 1914

• 1865

• 1900

What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Redrawing of borders

• Formation of the United Nations

• End of colonialism

• Start of the Cold War

What did the collapse of empires lead to in Europe?

• Emergence of new nation-states

• Formation of a single European state

• End of all conflicts

• Unification of all European languages