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 conclusion that can be drawn from the map is that the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were two separate and distinct alliances. The Triple Alliance, shaded in orange, consisted of Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany, while the Triple Entente, shaded in pink, consisted of Great Britain, France, and Russia. The map also shows that the Balkans, outlined in purple, were not part of either alliance.

It can be inferred that the Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances as it included Germany, which was a major military power at the time. However, it could also be inferred that the Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war as they would have to fight both Russia and France if they were to go to war against the Triple Entente.

It is not possible to say from the map if the Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans, or if the Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other. More information would be needed.