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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

To surround and capture the French city of Paris, dealing a critical blow to the French Army 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?

United States 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?

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. Signup and view all the answers

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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