by alex
Step back in time to the year 1914, a period marked by political tension and alliances that set the stage for one of the most significant conflicts in history. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the intricate web of European politics, key events, and influential figures of the era. Sharpen your mind and see how well you know the Europe of 1914!
Europe 1914 Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which event is widely considered the spark that ignited World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The sinking of the Lusitania
The invasion of Belgium
The Zimmerman Telegram
2. Which two countries formed the Dual Alliance in 1879?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
France and Russia
Britain and France
Italy and Germany
3. What was the name of the plan Germany devised to avoid a two-front war?
The Schlieffen Plan
The Moltke Plan
The Hindenburg Plan
The Ludendorff Plan
4. Which empire controlled Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1914?
The Ottoman Empire
The Russian Empire
The Austro-Hungarian Empire
The German Empire
5. Which country was not a member of the Triple Entente?
France
Russia
Italy
United Kingdom
6. Who was the Emperor of Germany in 1914?
Wilhelm I
Frederick III
Wilhelm II
Otto von Bismarck
7. Which treaty ended the First Balkan War in 1913?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Trianon
Treaty of London
Treaty of Saint-Germain
8. What was the primary purpose of the Anglo-Russian Convention of 1907?
To partition Persia into spheres of influence
To form a military alliance
To end the Russo-Japanese War
To regulate colonial competition in Africa
9. Which country did Austria-Hungary issue an ultimatum to in July 1914?
Russia
Serbia
France
Belgium
10. Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the outbreak of World War I?
David Lloyd George
Herbert Henry Asquith
Winston Churchill
Arthur Balfour
