World War I: Key Concepts and Events

The lecture continues exploring the long-term causes of the Great War, focusing on Austria-Hungary's nationality issues, the alliance system, Germany's new course under Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Schlieffen Plan, and Serbia's ambitions in the Balkans. The complex web of alliances and national ambitions set the stage for the conflict.

What was a significant challenge for Austria-Hungary due to its diverse ethnic groups?

• Language and governance issues

• Military expansion

• Economic instability

• Religious conflicts

Why did Serbia have ambitions to expand in the Balkans?

• To gain access to the sea

• To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary

• To unite Slavic people under one nation

• To establish a trade route

What was the main reason for the alliance between France and Russia?

• Mutual fear of Germany

• Shared cultural values

• Economic benefits

• Geographical proximity

Which countries formed the Central Powers during the Great War?

• Italy, Japan, and the United States

• France, Russia, and Great Britain

• Serbia, Belgium, and Greece

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

What historical conflicts made Great Britain's alliance with France surprising?

• The Crimean War

• The Spanish Armada

• The Hundred Years War and the Napoleonic Wars

• The War of the Roses

What was Kaiser Wilhelm II's behavior that alarmed Great Britain?

• His alliance with Russia

• His diplomatic negotiations

• His naval expansion

• His economic policies

What was the purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?

• To negotiate peace with Great Britain

• To form a new alliance

• To win a two-front war against France and Russia

• To establish a trade route

What was a key factor in Serbia's ambitions in the Balkans?

• The rise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

• The decline of the Ottoman Empire

• The influence of the Russian Empire

• The discovery of natural resources

What did Serbia aim to create by incorporating Slavic regions?

• A military alliance

• A cultural exchange program

• A new economic zone

• A great southern Slavic state

What was the impact of the Ottoman Empire's decline on the Balkans?

• Increased trade opportunities

• A political vacuum

• A new cultural renaissance

• A period of peace and stability