World War I Begins — Quiz

Question 1

Why did Germany’s attempt to isolate France through the Triple Alliance fail?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

France countered by creating the Triple Entente.

Question 2

How did the alliance system in Europe most likely contribute to the start of World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The countries in the alliances signed treaties agreeing to defend each other in times of war.

Question 3

Which best explains why Great Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They feared the rising military power of Germany and sought to counter the power of the Triple Alliance.

Question 4

Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.

Question 5

Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire

Question 6

Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.

Question 7

What did Austria-Hungary do in 1908 that increased pre-war tensions in Europe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Question 8

Which is the correct order of countries that joined World War I following Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war on Serbia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1st: Russia 2nd: Germany 3rd: France 4th: Great Britain

Question 9

What was the name of the German strategy for fighting a two-front war against France and Russia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Schlieffen Plan

Question 10

How did the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908 intensify the rivalry between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Serbia vowed to take back the annexed territory from Austria-Hungary.

World War I Begins — Quiz Answers