Question

Look at the map of European alliances in 1914.

Map of European alliances in 1914. The Triple Alliance is shaded in orange with Italy and Austria-Hungary. The Triple Entente is shaded in pink with Great Britain, France, and Russia. The Balkans are outlined in purple.

What conclusion can be drawn from the map?

The Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances.
The Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans.
The Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other.
The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.

Answer 1

The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two‑front war.

Reason: the Central Powers (Germany/Austria‑Hungary) lie between Entente powers to the west (France/Great Britain) and to the east (Russia), meaning they could be forced to fight on both eastern and western fronts.