Question

As the different Slavic nationalities struggled to define their identity and

independence, the Balkan area became an area of intense conflict. The

Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain

more territory at the expense of the others. Matters were further

complicated because the Balkans also became the scene of big power

rivalry. During this period, there was intense rivalry among the

European powers over trade and colonies as well as naval and military

might. These rivalries were very evident in the way the Balkan problem

unfolded. Each power – Russia, Germany, England, Austria-Hungary –

was keen on countering the hold of the other’s powers over the Balkans,

and extending it sown control over the area. This led to a series of wars

in the region and finally, the First World War.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

23.1. The First World war was fought between-

(a) Central and Allied powers (b) Axis and Allied Powers

(c) US and Japan (d) England and India 1

23.2. Which of the following holds true for the Balkans?

(a) The Balkan area was ruled by Spanish rulers.

(b) The rebellious nationalities in the Balkans thought of their struggles

as attemptsto win back their long-lost independence.As the different Slavic nationalities struggled to define their identity and

independence, the Balkan area became an area of intense conflict. The

Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain

more territory at the expense of the others. Matters were further

complicated because the Balkans also became the scene of big power

rivalry. During this period, there was intense rivalry among the

European powers over trade and colonies as well as naval and military

might. These rivalries were very evident in the way the Balkan problem

unfolded. Each power – Russia, Germany, England, Austria-Hungary –

was keen on countering the hold of the other’s powers over the Balkans,

and extending it sown control over the area. This led to a series of wars

in the region and finally, the First World War.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

23.1. The First World war was fought between-

(a) Central and Allied powers (b) Axis and Allied Powers

(c) US and Japan (d) England and India 1

23.2. Which of the following holds true for the Balkans?

(a) The Balkan area was ruled by Spanish rulers.

(b) The rebellious nationalities in the Balkans thought of their struggles

as attemptsto win back their long-lost independence.​

Answer 1

Answer:

23.1. (a) Central and Allied powers

23.2. (b) The rebellious nationalities in the Balkans thought of their struggles as attemps to win back their long-lost independence.