21 Questions
What happened to the German Empire as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
It was dismantled in Europe and abroad
Which of the following countries gained control of some of Germany's African colonies after World War I?
Great Britain, France and Belgium
What happened to the Ottoman Empire as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Measures were imposed that led to its dissolution in 1922
How did Adolf Hitler justify his idea of a "Third Reich"?
By claiming it was a revival of the German Empire
What was Hitler's rationale for invading Poland in 1939?
He claimed the territory rightly belonged to Germany
Which of the following was NOT a Western European empire during World War I?
Germany
What event directly led to the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which of the following statements about the Scramble for Africa is NOT true?
It resulted in the entire African continent being under colonial rule
Which of the following empires collapsed during or shortly after World War I?
The Ottoman Empire
According to the passage, what happened to Germany's overseas colonies after World War I?
They were ceded to the victors
Which of the following European powers did NOT have colonial possessions in Africa by the start of World War I?
The Netherlands
What allowed Europeans to invade more of Africa after the legal abolition of slavery?
Technologies like steamboats and quinine
What was the main motivation for European empires to colonize Africa?
Exploiting forced labor and extracting resources
What helped drive European nations to form alliances and agreements before World War I?
Fears about other empires' imperialism
Why did Russia decide to back Serbia against Austria-Hungary in the Balkans?
Shared Slavic heritage with Serbia
What event led to the collapse of the Russian Empire and the establishment of the Soviet Union?
Russian Revolution and civil war during World War I
Which technology played a crucial role in allowing Europeans to invade more of Africa?
Steamboats
What was one of the key reasons for France and Germany considering each other as competitors before World War I?
'Zero-sum game' mentality
What drove Austria-Hungary to occupy Bosnia-Herzegovina before World War I?
'Blue Danube' strategic interests
'Russia’s calculus' mentioned in the text refers to Russia's strategic calculations regarding:
'Zero-sum game' politics in Europe
'Imperial collapses' primarily occurred in which group during World War I?
'Central Powers'
Explore the dynamics of World War I, which was not just a war between nations but a clash of empires. Learn about the causes and events that led to the outbreak of the war, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the imperialistic ambitions of various European powers.
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