World War One and European Empires

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When did WWI begin and end?

1912 - 1918

1913 - 1918

1914 - 1918 (correct)

1915 - 1919

Which country had the largest empire in the world in 1900?

Italy

Germany

Britain (correct)

France

Who made a famous speech in Hamburg in 1901 expressing Germany's ambition to become a 'Great Power Nation'?

Otto von Bismarck

Queen Victoria

King George V

Kaiser Wilhelm II (correct)

In what year was Germany formed as a relatively new country?

1871 Signup and view all the answers

What did Germany do when France attempted to colonize Morocco in 1911?

Sent a gunboat to Agadir Signup and view all the answers

What agreement was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882?

Triple Alliance Signup and view all the answers

What did the Triple Alliance promise to do if one of the member countries was attacked?

Defend each other Signup and view all the answers

What did Kaiser Wilhelm II express in his speech in Hamburg in 1901?

'A place in the sun' Signup and view all the answers

What concern did Germany's ambition raise for the UK and France?

Potential threat from Germany Signup and view all the answers

What did the Triple Alliance create among other European countries?

Suspicion and concern Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the formation of the Triple Entente?

To encircle the countries in the Triple Alliance Signup and view all the answers

Why did Germany create the Schlieffen Plan?

To deal with the threat posed by the Triple Entente Signup and view all the answers

What led to the naval race between the UK and Germany?

The UK's desire to expand its empire through naval power Signup and view all the answers

What angered many Bosnian people in 1908?

The annexation of Bosnia by Austria-Hungary Signup and view all the answers

What was the Black Hand's main objective?

To assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

Because Serbia rejected their ultimatum Signup and view all the answers

What did the German Kaiser Wilhelm promise Austria-Hungary?

'Blank cheque' support for their actions Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the UK to enter World War One?

Germany's invasion of Belgium Signup and view all the answers