Read this passage from a historical narrative about World War I:World War I had significant consequences for Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The large Austro-Hungarian Empire was split up into several small independent nation-states. Nearly all of the Ottoman Empire's territory was divided up among the victorious Allied powers. Russia's government had fallen to a communist revolution during the war. The once-powerful Germany was forced to accept blame for the war, pay large sums of money to the Allied powers, and give up territory.Which statement best describes the passage's main idea?A.Only Russia emerged from World War I with a communist form of government.B.The Allied powers treated their defeated enemies unfairly after World War I.C.World War I was more destructive for Austria-Hungary than for any other country.D.Many countries emerged from World War I much weaker than they were before the war.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage:In the years leading up to World War I, many Serbs were outraged that Austria-Hungary controlled territories with large ethnically Serb populations. They wanted these territories to be controlled by the independent nation-state of Serbia. This created tensions between Serbs and Austria-Hungary that would eventually contribute to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.Which contributing factor to World War I does the passage most clearly reflect?A.The alliance systemB.NationalismC.MilitarismD.ImperialismSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best summarizes the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire following World War I?A.The victorious Allied powers used a mandate system to divide up the empire's territory.B.Different ethnic groups within the empire were allowed to form their own countries.C.Serbia took control of the empire's lands as compensation for its losses during the war.D.The empire was integrated into the new German republic formed after the war.

Which statement best summarizes the effects of World War I on the Ottoman Empire?A.National groups in Ottoman lands were granted self-determination and founded new states.B.The Allied powers took control of most Ottoman territory through a mandate system.C.Revolutionaries overthrew Ottoman leaders and established a communist dictatorship.D.The Ottoman Empire's Turkish majority began a genocide against the Armenian people.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage:Several factors led to the beginning of World War I. The most immediate cause was the assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist in 1914. As tensions exploded, many countries got involved because their quest for power had led them to form alliances that included mutual defense agreements. At the same time, a race for global domination was also gaining momentum as European nations raced to be the first to colonize Asia and Africa. In many arenas, nationalism was sweeping Europe, as each country fought to defend its own dominance and power.Which excerpt from the text best shows that the passage uses a cause-and-effect pattern?A.Several factors led to the beginning of World War I.B.the assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist in 1914C.European nations raced to be the first to colonize Asia and AfricaD.In many arenas, nationalism was sweeping Europe

Which statement best describes how Great Britain was drawn into World War I?A.France formed an alliance with Russia, which endangered British colonies overseas.B.Germany invaded Belgium, whose neutrality was important to Great Britain.C.Russia attacked Germany, which controlled lands Great Britain hoped to seize.D.Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia, whose leaders were highly respected in Great Britain.