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Which empires were dismantled by the 1919 Treaty of Versailles?
Which empires were dismantled by the 1919 Treaty of Versailles?
- The Japanese Empire and the Chinese Empire
- The British Empire and the French Empire
- The Austria-Hungarian Empire and the German Empire (correct)
- The Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire
What happened to Germany's African colonies after the Treaty of Versailles?
What happened to Germany's African colonies after the Treaty of Versailles?
- They were given to the Soviet Union
- They were divided among Great Britain, France, and Belgium (correct)
- They were returned to Germany
- They were given to the United States
What enabled European empires to invade more of the African continent after the abolition of slavery?
What enabled European empires to invade more of the African continent after the abolition of slavery?
- Diplomatic agreements with African coastal nations
- Improved navigation and the discovery of quinine (correct)
- Rapid industrialization and economic growth
- Increased military power and advanced weaponry
What was a primary motivation for European empires to colonize Africa?
What was a primary motivation for European empires to colonize Africa?
How did imperialism in Europe prior to World War I contribute to the outbreak of the war?
How did imperialism in Europe prior to World War I contribute to the outbreak of the war?
What was the immediate trigger for the start of World War I?
What was the immediate trigger for the start of World War I?
Which of the following empires was not part of the Central Powers alliance during World War I?
Which of the following empires was not part of the Central Powers alliance during World War I?
What was the outcome of Russia's involvement in World War I?
What was the outcome of Russia's involvement in World War I?
How did the European empires' pursuit of colonialism and imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?
How did the European empires' pursuit of colonialism and imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?
Which of the following was a contiguous empire that played a major role in the start of World War I?
Which of the following was a contiguous empire that played a major role in the start of World War I?
What was the relationship between the European empires' colonial ambitions and the outbreak of World War I?
What was the relationship between the European empires' colonial ambitions and the outbreak of World War I?
Which European empires were part of the opposing Central Powers alliance during World War I?
Which European empires were part of the opposing Central Powers alliance during World War I?
What was the main cause of the conflict between nations that led to World War I?
What was the main cause of the conflict between nations that led to World War I?
Which of the following empires collapsed during or shortly after World War I?
Which of the following empires collapsed during or shortly after World War I?
What was the main reason behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was the main reason behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What happened to Germany's overseas colonies after World War I?
What happened to Germany's overseas colonies after World War I?
Which of the following was NOT a European empire that had colonies in Africa before World War I?
Which of the following was NOT a European empire that had colonies in Africa before World War I?
