17 Questions
Which empires were dismantled by the 1919 Treaty of Versailles?
The Austria-Hungarian Empire and the German Empire
What happened to Germany's African colonies after the Treaty of Versailles?
They were divided among Great Britain, France, and Belgium
What enabled European empires to invade more of the African continent after the abolition of slavery?
Improved navigation and the discovery of quinine
What was a primary motivation for European empires to colonize Africa?
Exploitation of forced labor and extraction of resources
How did imperialism in Europe prior to World War I contribute to the outbreak of the war?
It led to the formation of alliances and divisions between European nations
What was the immediate trigger for the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by the Young Bosnia revolutionary group
Which of the following empires was not part of the Central Powers alliance during World War I?
Russia
What was the outcome of Russia's involvement in World War I?
Russia left the war in 1917 due to revolution and civil war
How did the European empires' pursuit of colonialism and imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?
It created a zero-sum mentality where the success of one empire came at the expense of others
Which of the following was a contiguous empire that played a major role in the start of World War I?
The Austro-Hungarian Empire
What was the relationship between the European empires' colonial ambitions and the outbreak of World War I?
Colonialism created an environment of competition and rivalry between the empires, which contributed to the war
Which European empires were part of the opposing Central Powers alliance during World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
What was the main cause of the conflict between nations that led to World War I?
Competition for imperial territories
Which of the following empires collapsed during or shortly after World War I?
Russian, German, Austria-Hungarian and Ottoman empires
What was the main reason behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
To gain independence for Bosnia-Herzegovina from Austria-Hungary
What happened to Germany's overseas colonies after World War I?
They were divided among the victorious Allied powers
Which of the following was NOT a European empire that had colonies in Africa before World War I?
United States
Learn about the origins of World War I, which was not just a conflict between nations, but also between empires. Understand how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 was a pivotal event that led to the outbreak of the war.
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