World War I Begins Answers

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The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I

A
by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.
B
by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.
C
by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.
D
by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.
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Which country changed sides about a year after World War I began and joined the Allies?

A
Italy
B
France
C
Germany
D
Austria-Hungary
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Loyalty to one’s country or to people with a common language, religion, and history is known as

A
militarism.
B
nationalism.
C
mobilization.
D
conscription.
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Look at the map of European alliances in 1914.What conclusion can be drawn from the map?

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A
The Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances.
B
The Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans.
C
The Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other.
D
The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.
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What danger did a European nation face by entering into an alliance?

A
It could find itself without military protection.
B
It might not like the customs of its alliance members.
C
It might not understand the languages of its alliance members.
D
It could be drawn into a war it did not want to fight.
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Which of the following best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?

A
strong and powerful
B
eager to invade the Balkans
C
weak and in decline
D
allied with the Triple Entente
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Look at the map showing the Austria-Hungarian Empire in about 1900.What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire?

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A
The empire was made up mainly of Austrians and Hungarians.
B
Austria-Hungary was the strongest of the European empires at this time.
C
Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups.
D
Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
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SpainFranceItalyGermany

A
Spain
B
France
C
Italy
D
Germany
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Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A
Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
B
Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.
C
Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
D
Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.
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Which event had the immediate effect of causing Germany to declare war on the Allies?

A
The Berlin Conference of 1885 sets off the “scramble for Africa.”
B
Russia mobilizes its forces on Germany’s eastern borders.
C
Great Britain declares war on Germany.
D
The Austrian archduke is assassinated.

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