World War I: A Complex Prelude to Global Conflict

What event triggered the start of World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The unification of Germany

• The Russo-Japanese War

Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire

• Great Britain, France, Russia, and Italy

• United States, Japan, Canada, and Romania

• Serbia, Belgium, and Russia

What was a significant outcome of World War I in terms of political geography?

• The collapse of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian empires

• The unification of Italy and Germany

• The signing of the Franco-Russian Alliance

• The expansion of the British fleet

Which military technologies were introduced during World War I?

• Trench warfare, poison gas, and tanks

• Nuclear weapons and jet aircraft

• Radar and guided missiles

• Aircraft carriers and submarines

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• It imposed heavy reparations and contributed to economic turmoil

• It led to the unification of Germany

• It resulted in Germany gaining new territories

• It strengthened Germany's military power