World War I Begins — Quiz

Question 9 • World History CR

The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I

Answer

by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.

by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.

by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.

by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.

Explanation

As the Ottoman Empire weakened, Balkan peoples and states sought independence or expanded territory, creating instability and competing national ambitions in southeastern Europe. This helped fuel the tensions that contributed to World War I, so choice A, Balkan calls for independence, is correct. The other choices describe events or effects that do not fit: the empire did not rapidly industrialize and cause a European depression, and it did not fight Austria-Hungary before the war began.

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