Quiz: Test Your 1914 European History Knowledge!

Nationalism and ethnic tensions in the Balkans, combined with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist, fueled the conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary's demands on Serbia following the assassination escalated the situation, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of World War I.

The Ottoman Empire, based in present-day Turkey, collapsed following World War I. Its dissolution contributed to the emergence of new nations in the Middle East and the Balkans.

The Battle of Jutland, fought in 1916 between the British Royal Navy and the German Imperial Navy, was one of the largest naval battles of World War I. Although it did not decisively tip the balance of power, it had significant implications for naval strategies.

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, marked the formal conclusion of World War I. It imposed severe terms on Germany, including territorial losses, disarmament, and reparations.

The League of Nations was established after World War I with the goal of preventing future conflicts and promoting international cooperation. Despite its efforts, it faced challenges and was eventually replaced by the United Nations.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie on June 28, 1914, by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia, triggered a series of diplomatic actions and declarations of war that led to the outbreak of World War I. Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia and the subsequent chain reaction of alliances culminated in the global conflict.

The Triple Alliance was a pre-World War I alliance system consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was formed to counterbalance the Triple Entente, which included Russia, France, and the United Kingdom. Italy later shifted sides during the war, joining the Allies.

The Western Front, a stretch of territory in northern France and Belgium, witnessed intense trench warfare and major battles during World War I. Notable battles include Verdun and the Somme, where both sides suffered heavy casualties.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicated in 1917 amidst growing discontent and unrest due to social, economic, and political issues. His abdication paved the way for the Russian Revolution and the eventual rise of the Bolsheviks.

After Germany invaded Belgium and violated its neutrality, both France and the United Kingdom declared war on Germany. This marked the official beginning of World War I on the Western Front.