The Fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

What was a significant challenge faced by the Austro-Hungarian Empire from its inception?

• Geographical isolation

• Lack of military power

• Nationalism and ethnic diversity

• Economic instability

How did World War I contribute to the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• It united the ethnic groups within the empire

• It strengthened the empire's economy

• It led to the empire's expansion

• It exacerbated internal tensions and weakened the empire

What was Emperor Carl I's strategy to maintain the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• He ignored the demands of ethnic minorities

• He focused on military conquest

• He attempted to create a union of equal states

• He sought to expand the empire's territory

Which treaty marked the official end of armed conflicts between Austria and the Allies?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of San Germain

• Treaty of Trianon

• Treaty of Paris

What was a major consequence of the treaties for Austria and Hungary?

• They experienced significant territorial losses

• They gained new territories

• They became part of the Ottoman Empire

• They formed a new union

What is generally agreed upon as a core reason for the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• Economic decline

• Military defeat

• Lack of leadership

• Nationalism

How did nationalism manifest within the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• Through cultural assimilation

• Through military alliances

• Through economic reforms

• Through demands for autonomy and independence

What role did Woodrow Wilson's 14-point speech play in the empire's collapse?

• It ignored the empire's issues

• It advocated for the empire's unity

• It supported the empire's expansion

• It supported the autonomy of ethnic groups

Which ethnic group was particularly dissatisfied with their status in the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• The Italians

• The Germans

• The Slavs

• The Magyars

What was the ultimate fate of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• It was divided into several independent states

• It formed a union with Germany

• It became a single nation-state

• It expanded its territory