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What event triggered Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia?
What event triggered Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia?
- Great Britain and France joined the side of the Russians
- Germany began to mobilize troops
- The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (correct)
- Russia began to prepare for war to support Serbia
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance during World War I?
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance during World War I?
- Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy (correct)
- Russia, Great Britain, Italy
- Austria-Hungary, Germany, France
- Italy, Germany, Russia
What concept refers to a country using its military power to influence another country for economic, ideological, and political gains?
What concept refers to a country using its military power to influence another country for economic, ideological, and political gains?
- Alliances
- Nationalism
- Militarism
- Imperialism (correct)
Which factor led to an arms race in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Which factor led to an arms race in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
What fueled the belief that nations needed colonies and spheres of influence in other parts of the world in the 19th century?
What fueled the belief that nations needed colonies and spheres of influence in other parts of the world in the 19th century?
What event is considered the spark that ignited World War I?
What event is considered the spark that ignited World War I?
Which region was known as the Balkans and was a major point of interest for several governing powers?
Which region was known as the Balkans and was a major point of interest for several governing powers?
What role did Archduke Franz Ferdinand play in the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
What role did Archduke Franz Ferdinand play in the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Which two countries had interests in the Balkans alongside Austria-Hungary?
Which two countries had interests in the Balkans alongside Austria-Hungary?
When did the declarations of war that officially started World War I occur?
When did the declarations of war that officially started World War I occur?
Why did European powers compete for territory and control in many places across the world during the 19th century?
Why did European powers compete for territory and control in many places across the world during the 19th century?
What was the outcome of the Scramble for Africa by 1914?
What was the outcome of the Scramble for Africa by 1914?
How did European countries avoid conflicts among themselves while claiming territories in Africa?
How did European countries avoid conflicts among themselves while claiming territories in Africa?
What contributed to increased hostilities among European leaders during the 19th century?
What contributed to increased hostilities among European leaders during the 19th century?
How did China and Japan differ from many parts of Africa in terms of maintaining independence during the 19th century?
How did China and Japan differ from many parts of Africa in terms of maintaining independence during the 19th century?
