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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the different alliance systems which existed in Europe prior to 1914 and how they made a major war in Europe more likely.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these nations was part of the Triple Entente?
Correct answer: France
Germany
Serbia
The Ottoman Empire
Q2.
On what date was the Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
1st August 1914
28th July 1914
Correct answer: 28th June 1914
3rd August 1914
Q3.
Serbia is part of which region of Europe?
Iberia
Scandinavia
Correct answer: The Balkans
The Baltic
Q4.
Which country was Gavrilo Princip from?
Bosnia
France
Russia
Correct answer: Serbia
Q5.
Which nation invaded France on the 3rd August 1914?
Austria-Hungary
Britain
Correct answer: Germany
Italy

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UnitHistory / How far did the assassination cause the First World War?

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