World War I Begins

Question 1

Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.

Question 2

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 3

Why were the Balkans called the “powder keg” of Europe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

France countered by creating the Triple Entente.

Question 5

GermanBalkanOttomanSerbian

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Balkan

Question 6

The graphic organizer shows the balance of power created by the alliance system in Europe prior to World War I.Which factor most affected the balance of power and led to the start of World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ethnic unrest in the Balkans and Ottoman Empire caused conflict between the alliances.

Question 7

Question 7

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: Russia2nd: Germany3rd: France4th: Great Britain

Question 9

What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Question 10

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.

World War I Begins Answers

More from this Course

TRY EDGENUITY HACKS