The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914, Hungary) — Questions and answers

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What important event happened in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914?

Choices

  1. A) A new car was invented.
  2. B) Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot. ✓
  3. C) A big party was held.
  4. D) A race car won.

Answer: B) Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot.

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What group was angered by Archduke Franz Ferdinand's ideas for reforms?

Choices

  1. A) The royal family
  2. B) The farmers' union
  3. C) The Black Hand ✓
  4. D) The car manufacturers

Answer: C) The Black Hand

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Who was Apis, the person who said "Action must be taken"?

Choices

  1. A) The Archduke's driver
  2. B) Head of Serbian military intelligence and a Black Hand founder ✓
  3. C) A bystander in Sarajevo
  4. D) A famous car designer

Answer: B) Head of Serbian military intelligence and a Black Hand founder

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What did Oskar Potiorek warn Archduke Franz Ferdinand about on June 28th?

Choices

  1. A) The weather was going to be bad.
  2. B) The car might run out of gas.
  3. C) An assassination attempt was likely. ✓
  4. D) They were late for their appointment.

Answer: C) An assassination attempt was likely.

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How did Gavrilo Princip get the chance to shoot the Archduke?

Choices

  1. A) He jumped into the car.
  2. B) The Archduke's car took a wrong turn and stopped in front of him. ✓
  3. C) He chased the car down the street.
  4. D) He was invited to meet the Archduke.

Answer: B) The Archduke's car took a wrong turn and stopped in front of him.

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How did Emperor Franz Joseph react to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Choices

  1. A) He sent a letter of sympathy.
  2. B) He resolved to punish Serbia. ✓
  3. C) He ordered everyone to wear black.
  4. D) He decided to retire.

Answer: B) He resolved to punish Serbia.

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Which country declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914?

Choices

  1. A) Russia
  2. B) Germany
  3. C) Austria-Hungary ✓
  4. D) France

Answer: C) Austria-Hungary

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According to the page, why did Great Britain declare war on Germany?

Choices

  1. A) To get more land.
  2. B) To defend Belgium, which Germany had invaded. ✓
  3. C) To help Austria-Hungary.
  4. D) Because they wanted to fight Russia.

Answer: B) To defend Belgium, which Germany had invaded.

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What major changes happened in Europe after World War I?

Choices

  1. A) Everyone got new cars.
  2. B) The map of Europe was redrawn, and new nations were born. ✓
  3. C) All empires became bigger.
  4. D) There were no more wars ever again.

Answer: B) The map of Europe was redrawn, and new nations were born.

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