Geography Terms
This Mesopotamian country is where the Tigris and Euphrates created the Fertile Crescent, between Turkey and Iran.
His death was considered the breaking point that started World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which country left the Triple Alliance to join the otherside during the war?
Italy
Trench Warfare
This German tactic kept resulting in merchant and passenger ships being sunk over the possibility that they were carrying weapons to the Allies
unrestricted submarine warfare
This is the biggest country on the Arabian peninsula
Saudia Arabia
He was the Black Hand assassin whose decision to pull the trigger started World War I, at least according to Germany
Gavrilo Princip
This small country was a friend to the United Kingdom; when Germany invaded them, it triggered the UK's entry into the war
Belgium
Along with Somme, this major early battle saw hundreds of thousands of casualties over a several month period
Battle of Verdun
This was the secret message that the Germans sent to Mexico, encouraging them to join the war
Zimmerman Telegram
This is the location of the heart of the Ottoman Empire, also known as Anatolia (in ancient times).
Türkiye
He was the German emperor who pushed Austria-Hungary to start World War I
Kaiser Wilhelm II
This small country was a friend to Russia. Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against them led to Russia joining the war
Serbia
This is the name of the plan to rush attack France by going around their defenses before Russia could fully mobilize for the war.
Schlieffen Plan
This was President Wilson's slogan that he hoped all fighting parties would adopt.
Peace Without Victory
This Middle Eastern country is where Persians live and is the location of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran
This was the territory that France previously lost to Germany in the 1870s
Alsace-Lorraine
Which country joined the Triple Alliance/Central Powers as a way to gain back parts of the Balkans?
Ottomans
This battle occurred around a city surrounded by fortresses Germany won and continued on towards France
Battle of Liège
The United States did not join this alliance, despite drafting its design, which many believe encouraged aggressive countries to invade weaker nations in the 30s.
League of Nations
This small country is located in the Levant, next to the Dead Sea
Israel
Many countries, including the Ottomans and Russia, had their eyes on this European region as territory to claim
Balkans
Which Balkan country joined the Triple Alliance / Central Powers as a way to strengthen its claim in the Balkans without becoming a territory to another
Bulgaria
This Ottoman victory over the British prevented them from gaining access to the Black Sea.
Gallipoli Campaign
This major battle saw over 1 million American soldiers and is considered one of the battles that ended the war.
Meuse–Argonne offensive