World War I and the Interwar Years — Test

Question 1

The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

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political instability of the region.

Question 2

In the early 1900s, how much contact did a Russian tsar have with the people?

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A tsar was removed from the people and was rarely seen.

Question 3

Why did thousands of Russian citizens march on St. Petersburg in 1905?

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They marched to demand better working conditions, more personal freedoms, and greater representation in government.

Question 4

Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

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Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.

Question 5

What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire?

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Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups.

World War I and the Interwar Years — Test Answers