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What event triggered the start of World War I?
What event triggered the start of World War I?
- The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
- The Russian Revolution
- The invasion of France by Germany
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)
Which countries made up the Central Powers in World War I?
Which countries made up the Central Powers in World War I?
- Canada, Japan, and the United States
- Great Britain, France, Russia, and Italy
- Romania and Serbia
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire (correct)
Where did the assassination that sparked World War I take place?
Where did the assassination that sparked World War I take place?
- Vienna, Austria
- Berlin, Germany
- Sarajevo, Bosnia (correct)
- Prague, Czech Republic
What was the main cause of political instability in the Balkans before World War I?
What was the main cause of political instability in the Balkans before World War I?
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What event set off a rapidly escalating chain of events leading to World War I?
What event set off a rapidly escalating chain of events leading to World War I?
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Why did Austria-Hungary wait to declare war on Serbia?
Why did Austria-Hungary wait to declare war on Serbia?
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What did Kaiser Wilhelm II provide to Austria-Hungary as a pledge of support?
What did Kaiser Wilhelm II provide to Austria-Hungary as a pledge of support?
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Why did the Serbian government order the army to mobilize?
Why did the Serbian government order the army to mobilize?
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What was the aggressive military strategy known as that Germany employed in World War I?
What was the aggressive military strategy known as that Germany employed in World War I?
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Where was the First Battle of the Marne fought?
Where was the First Battle of the Marne fought?
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