1. Germany is an ally (partner) with which nation?
A. Serbia
B. Great Britain
C. Russia
D. Austria-Hungary
Incorrect. Serbia was an enemy of Germany's ally.
Incorrect. Great Britain declared war on Germany when they invaded Belgium.
Incorrect - Russia declared war on Germany to protect Serbia and its interests in the Mediterranean Sea.
Correct! Austria-Hungary and Germany hoped to overthrow Serbia and gain a stronger hold on trade in the Mediterranean Sea.
2. Who were the first three nations to declare war on the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary)?
A. Russia, France, and Great Britain
B. United States, France, and Great Britain
C. Russia, Italy, and Great Britain
D. France, United States, and Italy
Correct! These three nations made up the Triple Entente and were later joined by the United States and Italy.
Incorrect. The United States joined France and Great Britain three years after the war started.
Incorrect. Italy joined Russia and Great Britain a year after the war had already started.
Incorrect. The United States and Italy joined France after the war had already started.