Beginnings of WWI Review Part 2

Which country is NOT a part of the Balkans? 

• Bosnia

• Montenegro 

• Bulgaria  

• Lithuania  

Which of the following nations was not a member of the Central Powers during World War I? 

• Ottoman Turkey  

• Germany

• Serbia

• Austria-Hungary

In the years leading up to World War One, most of the countries of Europe found themselves in alliance systems, often in secret. What definition best describes an alliance system?  

• An alliance system is often used in the context of creating peace treaties.  

• An alliance system is often created for the mutual benefit of its members, whether it be to provide economic or military protection among its members. 

• An alliance system is often created with the purpose of combining powers with an opposing country or military force in order to achieve an upper hand during a time of peace. 

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Black Hand? (Multiple Select)  

• It was a secret military society in Serbia during the early 20th century. 

• It aimed to unite all the Slavic peoples of the Balkans under Serbian rule. 

• It was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. 

• It was disbanded after the outbreak of World War I. 

• All of the above. 

Which of the following statements accurately describe the aftermath of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? 

• It resulted in the Austro-Hungarian Empire declaring war on Serbia. 

• It led to the outbreak of World War I. 

• It sparked a chain reaction of alliances and counter-alliances that ultimately led to a global conflict. 

• All of the above. 

Fascism is a political ideology that emphasizes extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and the suppression of opposition and criticism. 

• True

• Flase

What was Franz Ferdinand’s role?  

• Emperor of Russia 

• Archduke of Austria-Hungary 

• Archduke of the Ottoman-Empire 

• Archduke of France 

One of the major causes of tension during World War I was the rise of ___________, which led to conflicts between different ethnic and national groups in Europe.

• The Cold War

• imperialism

• eugenics

• Balkan Nationalism

Blitzkrieg is a term used to describe a type of German pastry that became popular during World War II. The pastry was made with a flaky dough and filled with sweetened cream cheese or jam. It was often served with coffee or tea and became a favorite snack of German soldiers during the war. 

• True

• False

Who was Gavrilo Princip? 

• The police chief of Sarajevo who failed to prevent the assassination. 

• The prime minister of Serbia at the time of the assassination. 

• The driver of the car in which Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. 

• A member of the Black Hand group that assassinated Franz Ferdinand.