18 Best World War I Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Sep 25, 2018

The powder keg of Europe also commonly known as the Balkan powder keg was the name given to Balkans. This was in the 20th century before there was World War 1. This Balkan keg consisted of many...Read More

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What were the main reasons for the first world war?

Mani_ok
Answered: Nov 22, 2024

Murder of Austria's heir in Sarajevo
Territorial rivalry

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When did World War I start and end?

Daniel Collingwood, SSEE
Answered: Feb 05, 2018

The first world war started in 1914 with the assassination of the Austrian archduke by a man of Serbian ethnicity, which gave the Austro-Hungarian empire a valid reason to start the conflict,...Read More

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Can you name one non-major battles of WWI?

D.Anthonyda
Answered: Feb 06, 2018

The Battle of Antietam is not a battle from the second world war, or as it’s more commonly known: World War II. It’s actually a battle from the American Civil War. The Battle of...Read More

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Which German attack provoked Britain to go to war?Â

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Sep 26, 2018

The Germans attacked Belgium, which in turn infuriated the British. The British who weren’t actively involved in the war before this were triggered by this attack. As a result the British...Read More

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Which global event caused the overall reduction of unemployment between 1914 and 1918?

R. Barnes, Professional Gamer
Answered: May 17, 2019

The correct answer to this question is World War 1. The war started in Europe on July 28, 1914, Known as the "war to end all wars" World War 1 is one of the largest wars in history. Ending on...Read More

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What was the Schliefen Plan?

Markda John
Answered: Jan 02, 2018

The Schlieffen Plan was an attack plan. It was formulated Germany, but it wasn’t put into action until troops from Russia were mobilized along the border of Germany, attacking Germany. The...Read More

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Which countries were involved in World War I?

Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Nov 04, 2018

World War I started in 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and was on until 1918. During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the...Read More

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Was Germany not admitted into the League of Nations in the Treaty of Versailles?

Rogers
Answered: Nov 22, 2024

True

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What three countries were in the Triple Alliance?

John Adney
Answered: Feb 22, 2017

It should be Triple Entente, the Triple Alliance refers to Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy. And by the way the previous question was incorrect as the Ottoman Empire was not a member of the...Read More

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Why is the first world war also called "The Great War"?

H. George, Copywriter
Answered: Feb 26, 2018

The most commonly used name for World War I at the time was The Great War. It was also called the European War and it was often described as “the war to end all wars.” When it b...Read More

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What was the Russian Revolution?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Nov 22, 2024

A series of revolutions in Russia which destroyed Tsarist autocracy
A series of revolutions in Russia, which created the Soviet Union

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What was the reason for the instigation of World War 1?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 22, 2018

The immediate spark that instigated World War I was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The...Read More

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What started WW1?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Aug 09, 2019

The correct answer to this question is The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand. The war began in 1914 after this assassination. Most thought it would be over in a couple of months, but it lasted for...Read More

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