The Balkans
The Austro-Hungarian Archduke that was Assassinated in June of 1914 that lead to the July Crisis and the start of The Great War
Who is Franz Ferdinand
The Western Front is the name for the fighting that took place mostly in these three areas (2/3 regions needed for points)
What is Northern France, Northern Italy/Southern Austria & Belgium
During The Great War, Germany smuggled this man from Switzerland to Russia to incite a revolution
Who is Lenin
In 1917 Germany send this message to this country, offering a reward if they Invaded the U.S (points only given if you get 2/2)
1. Mexico
2. Zimmerman Telegram
The Great War (also known as WW1 or The War To End All Wars) was a conflict that lasted from...
What is 1914-1918
The Country Austria-Hungary declared war on in July of 1914 for their connection to the assassination of the Archduke
What is the Kingdom of Serbia
What is the Kingdom of Belgium
This Empire saw itself as the protector of South Slavs and Orthodoxy
Who is The Russian Empire
This British operative helped rally Hejazi, Asirian and Saudi tribes to sabotage the Ottoman Empire; which was apart of this broader revolt (Points given for every correct answer)
1. Who is The Lawrence of Arabia
2. What is the Great Arab Revolt
The Great War was fought between two factions known as the Entente & the Central Powers, who were the MAIN members of every faction? (Points given for every correct country)
Entente: France, U.K, Russia, Italy, Serbia, Japan & the U.S.A
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria & the Ottoman Empire
In what is known as The First Balkan War (1912-1913), The Balkan League comprised of Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece & Crete invaded this Empire to liberate their people
What is the Ottoman Empire
In 1916, during the Battle of The Somme for the very first time in history the British used this technology for war (2x points given for the name given to it)
What is The Tank (The Landship)
Two different revolutions in 1917 began the Russian Revolution. One when the Tsar abdicated and the second when the Bolsheviks seized power. These revolutions are... (Points for every correct answer)
What is the February Revolution & the October/November Revolution
In 1915 this famed Mexican Revolutionary raided New Mexico & Arizona, executing American citizens. This was the first attack on U.S soil since the war of 1812
Who is Pancho Villa
The 4 wars that happened in the decade before The Great War that are credited for fiercely escalating the tensions and cementing the future alliances. (2/4 wars needed for points)
1. The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)
2. The Italo-Turkish War (1911-1912)
3. The First Balkan War (1912-1913)
4. The Second Balkan War (1913)
The two kingdoms who were in fierce rivalry for expansion into Macedonia
A) Who are Serbia & Greece
B) Who are Bulgaria & Serbia
C) Who are Bulgaria & Romania
B) Who are Bulgaria & Serbia
The war (1870-1871) that lead to the creation of this empire and the bitter rivalry between these two countries (Points given for every correct answer)
1. Franco-Prussian War
2. German Empire
3. Germany & France
In 1918 the Flower/Aster Revolution happened in this country and functionally ended this joint empire (points given for every correct answer)
1. Hungary
2. Austria-Hungary
In 1911 France invaded this country in response to their Sultan's cry for help, under the pretext of protecting European peoples from rebels and revolutionaries. In response Germany send a cruiser to the port of Agidir to protest in their eyes French aggression, sparking the Agidir Crisis.
What is the Sultanate of Morocco
In what succession did the Central Powers surrender? (Points for every correct placement)
1. Bulgaria
2. Ottoman Empire
3. Austria
4. Germany
5. Hungary
In what is known as The Second Balkan War (1913), these 5 nations fought and defeated the Tsardom of Bulgaria (points given for every correct nation)
Who are The Kingdoms of Montenegro, Serbia, Greece, Romania & The Ottoman Empire
At what exact moment did the war on the Western Front end and who surrendered?
On the 11th month, on the 11th day of the eleventh hour, 1918, the German Empire surrendered
In 1918 the Soviet Union surrendered to the Central Powers in the Treaty of Brevst-Litvosk; the treaty created these 5 new countries who became subjects of Germany & Austria-Hungary (points given for every correct answer)
1. Regency of Poland
2. Kingdom of Lithuania
3. Duchy of The Courland
4. United Duchy of The Baltics
5. Ukrainian State
In 1911 the Xinhai Revolution brought an end to this Chinese dynasty
What is the Qing Dynasty
LAST JEPORADY: Bet your points (At minimum must bet 10% of your points if applicable)
Describe the factors in Germany that lead to the rise of Hitler
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