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What year did the First World War begin?
What year did the First World War begin?
The First World War lasted for five years.
The First World War lasted for five years.
False
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
The First World War involved fighting across several continents, at sea, and in the __________.
The First World War involved fighting across several continents, at sea, and in the __________.
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Match the following events with their significance:
Match the following events with their significance:
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First World War Background
- The First World War was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, fought across continents, at sea, and in the air.
- Battles were long and drawn-out, lasting months rather than days.
- The war involved a massive mobilization of industry, technology, and populations.
- Over ten million soldiers died worldwide.
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Tensions between the great powers and the Balkan region escalated to a breaking point in June 1914.
- Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne.
- Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the assassination and declared war on July 28, 1914.
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Description
Explore the key events leading to the First World War, including the complex international tensions and the critical assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This quiz covers the global conflict from 1914 to 1918, highlighting its immense impact on nations and populations around the world.
