Archduke Franz Ferdinand and World War I
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What was Franz Ferdinand's relationship to Emperor Franz Josef?

  • He was the brother of the emperor (correct)
  • He was the uncle of the emperor
  • He was the son of the emperor
  • He was the father of the emperor
  • What was Franz Ferdinand's hobby?

  • Hunting
  • Gardening
  • Fishing
  • Botany (correct)
  • What happened to Rudolf, Franz Ferdinand's son?

  • He was killed in World War I
  • He was crowned emperor
  • He was exiled (correct)
  • He was imprisoned
  • Study Notes

    • On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot and killed while driving in an open car in Sarajevo. This event set off a chain of events that led to World War I.

    • Franz Ferdinand was the brother of Emperor Franz Josef, and he was third in line to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, he was not as powerful as his uncle and it was unlikely that he would ever become Emperor.

    • Ferdinand was raised in a conservative environment and he enjoyed spending time outdoors, tending to flowers. He was also a passionate botanist.

    • Rudolf, Franz Ferdinand's only son, was born on August 21, 1887. He was not as successful as his father and he was eventually forced to abdicate the throne in 1916.

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    Test your knowledge on Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the events that led to World War I through this quiz. Learn about his family background, interests, and the assassination that triggered a global conflict.

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