Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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What was the primary reason for the Russian defeat against Germany and Austria-Hungary in the early stages of World War I?

  • The Russian army was outnumbered by the combined German and Austrian forces.
  • The Russian army lacked adequate supplies and logistical support. (correct)
  • The Russian army was poorly trained and lacked modern weaponry.
  • The Russian leadership was incompetent and made strategic blunders.

    • What was the significance of the March Revolution in Russia during World War I?

  • It led to the abdication of the Tsar and the end of the Romanov Dynasty.
  • It resulted in Russia's withdrawal from the war through the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
  • It paved the way for the Bolshevik Revolution and the rise of Marxism in Russia.
  • All of the above. (correct)

    • What was the primary tactic employed by both sides in the trench warfare on the Western Front?

  • Guerrilla tactics and hit-and-run attacks.
  • Strong defensive positions in trenches and dug-out ditches. (correct)
  • Aerial bombardment and artillery barrages.
  • Frontal assaults with infantry charges.

    • What was the significance of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania by German torpedoes in 1915?

    <p>It caused a significant loss of civilian lives, including Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the German-Austrian offensive against Russia in Galicia in 1915?

    <p>The German-Austrian forces achieved a significant victory, driving the Russian army out of Galicia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary cause that led to the start of World War I?

    <p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife by the Black Hand terrorist organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the events leading up to World War I?

    <p>Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, leading Russia to mobilize its forces against Austria-Hungary, prompting Germany to declare war on Russia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Germany's Schlieffen Plan during the early months of World War I?

    <p>To surround and capture the French city of Paris, dealing a critical blow to the French Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nations was not initially involved in the conflict that eventually escalated into World War I?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Black Hand terrorist organization in the events leading up to World War I?

    <p>They orchestrated the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo, triggering a chain of events that led to the outbreak of war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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