WW1 History: Causes and Background
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What was a consequence of the Renaissance, Age of Enlightenment, American, French, and Industrial revolutions in Europe?

  • New ideas and social progress (correct)
  • A decrease in standard of living
  • A decrease in population
  • A decrease in nationalism

What percentage of the world's population lived in Europe in the early 20th century?

  • 25% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 10%
  • 20%

What was the name of the alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungry, and Italy?

  • Triple Entente
  • Central Powers
  • Allied Powers
  • Triple Alliance (correct)

What led to the glorification of military and war in early 20th century Europe?

<p>Militarism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Austria-Hungry taking over Bosnia in 1908?

<p>The Balkan Crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a state's claim to exclusive control over a foreign area or territory?

<p>Sphere of influence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that triggered the escalation of the July Crisis in 1914?

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Schlieffen Plan?

<p>To invade France through Belgium and then attack Russia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the Western Front during World War I?

<p>A relatively static front with trench warfare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Christmas Truce of 1914?

<p>A temporary cease-fire between French, German, and British soldiers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary location of the Eastern Front during World War I?

<p>The area between East Germany and Russia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Blank Check' issued by Germany to Austria-Hungary in 1914?

<p>A guarantee of military support without conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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