Ententes and Alliances in Early 20th Century

The video discusses the Anglo-Russian Entente signed on 31 August 1907, which, along with the Franco-Russian Alliance and the Entente Cordiale, formed the Triple Entente. This agreement aimed to resolve colonial disputes between Britain and Russia in Persia, Tibet, and Afghanistan, and counter the growing threat of the German Empire. The Anglo-Russian Entente included three agreements: dividing Iran into zones of influence, non-interference in Tibet, and recognizing British influence in Afghanistan. Although not formal alliances, these agreements countered the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, contributing to the tensions leading to WWI.

What was the main reason for Britain and Russia to settle their colonial disputes in the early 20th century?

• The influence of the United States

• The discovery of oil in Persia

• The decline of the Ottoman Empire

• The rise of the German Empire

Which two countries were involved in the Franco-Russian Alliance of 1894?

• Britain and France

• Britain and Russia

• France and Germany

• France and Russia

What was the purpose of the Entente Cordiale of 1904?

• To settle colonial disputes

• To establish trade agreements

• To form a military alliance

• To divide Iran into zones

How was Iran divided according to the Anglo-Russian Entente?

• Into a single zone under joint control

• Into two zones, one for each power

• Into three zones, with one neutral

• Into four zones, each controlled by a different power

What did the second agreement of the Anglo-Russian Entente stipulate regarding Tibet?

• Both nations agreed not to interfere in its domestic affairs

• It was to be under Russian control

• It was to be divided between Britain and Russia

• It was to be under British control

Which country was recognized as being outside Russia's sphere of influence in the Anglo-Russian Entente?

• Persia

• Tibet

• Afghanistan

• India

What was the Triple Entente primarily intended to counterbalance?

• The Franco-Prussian Alliance

• The Triple Alliance

• The Ottoman Empire

• The United States' influence

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

• Germany, France, and Russia

• Britain, France, and Russia

• Britain, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy