Which countries belonged to the Central Powers at the outbreak of World War I?

Question

A.
Austria-Hungary and Germany
B.
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy
C.
France, Great Britain, Russia, and Serbia
D.
France, United States, Russia, and Serbia


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A. Austria-Hungary and Germany.

At the outbreak of World War I, the main countries that comprised the Central Powers were Austria-Hungary and Germany. Italy was part of the Triple Alliance with them at the beginning, but it did not join the Central Powers when the war started. Choices C and D list countries that were part of the Allied Powers.