World War I and the Conflict of Empires

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What happened to the German Empire as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

It was strengthened and expanded

It was dismantled in Europe and abroad (correct)

It was absorbed into the Austria-Hungarian Empire

It remained intact but lost some colonies

Which of the following countries gained control of some of Germany's African colonies after World War I?

Soviet Union

United States

Great Britain, France and Belgium (correct)

Italy and Spain

What happened to the Ottoman Empire as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

It was divided among the Allied Powers

It was absorbed into the German Empire

Measures were imposed that led to its dissolution in 1922 (correct)

It was left untouched

How did Adolf Hitler justify his idea of a "Third Reich"?

By claiming it was a revival of the German Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was Hitler's rationale for invading Poland in 1939?

He claimed the territory rightly belonged to Germany Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a Western European empire during World War I?

Germany Signup and view all the answers

What event directly led to the start of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Scramble for Africa is NOT true?

It resulted in the entire African continent being under colonial rule Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following empires collapsed during or shortly after World War I?

The Ottoman Empire Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what happened to Germany's overseas colonies after World War I?

They were ceded to the victors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following European powers did NOT have colonial possessions in Africa by the start of World War I?

The Netherlands Signup and view all the answers

What allowed Europeans to invade more of Africa after the legal abolition of slavery?

Technologies like steamboats and quinine Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation for European empires to colonize Africa?

Exploiting forced labor and extracting resources Signup and view all the answers

What helped drive European nations to form alliances and agreements before World War I?

Fears about other empires' imperialism Signup and view all the answers

Why did Russia decide to back Serbia against Austria-Hungary in the Balkans?

Shared Slavic heritage with Serbia Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which technology played a crucial role in allowing Europeans to invade more of Africa?

Steamboats Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key reasons for France and Germany considering each other as competitors before World War I?

'Zero-sum game' mentality Signup and view all the answers

What drove Austria-Hungary to occupy Bosnia-Herzegovina before World War I?

'Blue Danube' strategic interests Signup and view all the answers

'Russia’s calculus' mentioned in the text refers to Russia's strategic calculations regarding:

'Zero-sum game' politics in Europe Signup and view all the answers

'Imperial collapses' primarily occurred in which group during World War I?

'Central Powers' Signup and view all the answers