Which four empires collapsed as a direct result of World War I in Europe?
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Correct answer: German, Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, Russian
World War I led to the collapse of the German, Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian Empires. Their dissolution reshaped the political map of Europe.
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