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WorksheetsCauses of World War I
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What event is widely considered to have started World War I?
Germany declaring war on Russia
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Russia mobilizing its army
The invasion of Belgium
What was the main motivation behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip and his co-conspirators?
To prevent the Austro-Hungarian Empire from expanding
To celebrate Slavic nationalism
To gain control of Sarajevo
To avenge a personal slight against Princip
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Emperor of Austria-Hungary
A leader of the Serbian nationalists
The heir apparent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
A German general
Why did Emperor Franz Joseph I feel he needed to act after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
To show his personal grief for his nephew
To prevent Serbian nationalists from expanding their territory
To gain support from the German Kaiser
To punish the city of Sarajevo
What was the main goal of the Black Hand, the group Gavrilo Princip was a member of?
To establish a new empire in Europe.
To create a larger Serbia that included Bosnia.
To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary.
To promote peace and diplomacy in the Balkans.
Why did Austria-Hungary wait almost a month after the assassination to issue an ultimatum to Serbia?
They were waiting for an official apology from Serbia.
They needed time to gather evidence against the Black Hand.
They were seeking assurance of support from their ally, Germany.
They hoped the situation would resolve itself peacefully.
Which country was the first to officially declare war in July 1914?
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
France
What event directly led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?
Germany's declaration of war on France.
Russia's full military mobilization.
Germany's invasion of Belgium.
Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia.
