Causes and Events Leading to World War I

What event is often cited as the immediate cause of World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invasion of Poland

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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, Canada, Japan, and Romania

• Serbia, Belgium, Greece, and Portugal

What role did European expansionism play in the lead-up to World War I?

• It increased tensions among European countries due to competition for colonies.

• It led to the immediate outbreak of war.

• It caused the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

• It resulted in the formation of the League of Nations.

How did the complex web of alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

• They caused conflicts to escalate quickly as countries were bound to defend each other.

• They prevented the war from starting earlier.

• They ensured peace in Europe for a longer period.

• They isolated Germany from other European powers.

What was a significant factor in the rise of Serbian nationalism before World War I?

• The decline of the Ottoman Empire

• The support from the United States

• The alliance with Germany

• The industrial revolution