Italy's Role in World War I

Why did Italy initially align with the Central Powers?

• To strengthen its naval power in the Mediterranean

• To counter French influence in North Africa

• To gain territories in the Balkans

• To secure military support against Austria-Hungary

What was the main reason Italy declared neutrality at the start of World War I?

• Italy was under pressure from the United States

• Italy wanted to focus on internal development

• Italy was waiting for better offers from both sides

• Italy had a secret treaty with Austria-Hungary

What did the Entente offer Italy to join their side in World War I?

• Territorial gains from Austria-Hungary

• Control over the Suez Canal

• Trade concessions in Asia

• Territorial gains in the Balkans

Who was the Italian Prime Minister in 1915, and what was his stance?

• Giovanni Giolitti, pro-Entente

• Antonio Salandra, pro-Entente

• Giovanni Giolitti, pro-Central Powers

• Antonio Salandra, pro-Central Powers

How did Antonio Salandra secure Italy's entry into the war on the side of the Entente?

• By forming a coalition with pro-Central Powers politicians

• By resigning to force the king's decision

• By promising economic benefits to the Italian Parliament

• By negotiating directly with the German Chancellor