Italy joined the Central Powers in 1882.

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The alliance system was not an immediate cause of World War 1.

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False.

Italy did not join the Central Powers in 1882. Italy was a member of the Triple Alliance, along with Germany and Austria-Hungary, which was formed in 1882. However, during World War I, Italy initially remained neutral and later joined the Allies in 1915.