Exploring Europe's Alliances and Tensions Before WWI

What event is considered the spark that ignited World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invasion of Belgium

• The Battle of Verdun

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to?

• Strengthening of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

• Immediate peace talks

• The start of World War I

• A minor regional conflict

How many casualties were approximately caused by World War I?

• Nearly 15 million

• About 20 million

• Over 50 million

• Close to 40 million

Which four empires ceased to exist as a result of World War I?

• Ottoman, Spanish, British, French

• Spanish, Portuguese, Austro-Hungarian, Russian

• Austro-Hungarian, Russian, Ottoman, German

• British, French, German, Ottoman

What was a major reason for the Austro-Hungarian Empire's instability?

• Technological advancements

• Nationalism and mismanagement

• Strong military alliances

• Economic prosperity

What was a dream of many Europeans regarding Germany before WWI?

• A Europe without military conflicts

• A Europe led by Britain and France

• A Europe free from German influence

• A German-dominated Europe

Which empire was described as an anachronism due to its management and national issues?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Austro-Hungarian Empire

• The Russian Empire

• The British Empire

What was the Triple Entente?

• An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• A trade agreement between the major European powers

• An agreement between Russia, Germany, and France

• An alliance between England, France, and Russia

Why did Kaiser Wilhelm II build a large navy?

• To defend German colonies

• To challenge the British navy

• To explore new territories

• For scientific research

What was the main consequence of Germany's naval buildup?

• It ensured Germany's dominance in submarine warfare

• It led to a closer alliance with Britain

• It prevented a two-front war

• It strained Germany's budget and antagonized Britain