SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1: World War I and ToV

What was one of the main problems in the Balkans before the First World War?

• The Balkans was a very unstable area.

• The Balkans was a peaceful region.

• The Balkans was under complete control of Austria-Hungary.

• The Balkans was economically strong.

Turkey’s status in the Balkans was ________, which weakened their power over the Balkan people.

• declining

• strengthening

• unchanged

• improving

Which two countries were interested in taking advantage of Turkey’s weakness in the Balkans before World War I?

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Austria-Hungary

• France and Britain

• Serbia and Montenegro

Various national groups in the Balkans were keen to gain ________.

• independence

• wealth

• territory

• allies

Refer to the map titled 'The Balkans 1914'. Which country is shown to the south of Serbia?

• Greece

• Romania

• Bulgaria

• Austria-Hungary

What does 'Mobilisation' mean? Fill in the blank: Mobilisation means getting the ______ ready for war.

• army

• food

• weapons

• money

Which country did Austria-Hungary immediately blame and use as an opportunity to crush?

• Russia

• Germany

• Serbia

• France

Who did Austria-Hungary ask for support in case Russia came to Serbia’s aid?

• France

• Germany

• Britain

• Italy

What is the term used to describe Germany's agreement to support Austria-Hungary in whatever action they decided to take?

• The Final Solution

• The Blank Cheque

• The Iron Pact

• The Triple Alliance

On what date did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

• 28th July 1914

• 4th August 1914

• 1st September 1914

• 11th November 1918