European countries were not just competing for colonies, but for military power, too. Many countries—especially Germany—believed that they needed to build up their navies. They did so mainly because they wanted to prevent other countries from attacking them, not because they actually wanted to fight. Even though the leaders of these countries were busy strengthening their militaries, they knew they needed some friends. So they turned to some of their neighboring countries and made military alliances, or agreements, that if another country attacked their friends, they would back their friends and help them fight. There were two major alliances in Europe. France, Britain, and Russia were known as the Allied Powers. Other countries that supported the Allied Powers during the war included Serbia, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Greece, and Romania. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy were known as the Central Powers during the war, though Italy actually ended up joining the other side. Other countries that supported the Central Powers included the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria.

Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the countries of the Allied Powers?

A
Serbia, Japan, and Romania were the Allied Powers who fought against one another.

B
The Allied Powers of France, Britain, and Russia agreed to help each other fight if one of them was attacked.

C
The Allied Powers of Austria-Hungary and Greece fought together against the Ottoman Empire.

D
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy were the Allied Powers who agreed to help each other fight if one of them was attacked.

Answer 1

The best description of the relationship between the countries of the Allied Powers is:

B. The Allied Powers of France, Britain, and Russia agreed to help each other fight if one of them was attacked.