The Start of WW1 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand killed

A

June 28, 1914

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2
Q

What was the other thing that happened on June 28

A

Serbian Nationalism Day

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3
Q

How many people were hired to kill Franz

A

7

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4
Q

What was the name of the organisation that plotted against the archduke

A

The Black Hand

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5
Q

Why were Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo

A

An anniversary trip

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6
Q

What weapon was used for the first attempt to kill him

A

A bomb

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7
Q

What did Gabriel Principe do when he was supposed to kill Franz

A

He froze

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8
Q

Where was Franz shot

A

The throat

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9
Q

Where was Franz’s wife shot

A

The stomach

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10
Q

What did Gavrillo Principe do before he was caught

A

Swallowed poison (to no effect)

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11
Q

What are the MAIN causes of WW1

A

Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

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12
Q

Who made up the Triple Entente

A

France, Russia, England

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13
Q

Who made up Triple Alliance

A

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

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14
Q

In which city did the assasination take place

A

Sarajevo

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15
Q

Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia

A

Sebia refused an ultimatum given by Austria-Hungary

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16
Q

What were the terms of the ultimatum that A-H gave Serbia

17
Q

When did A-H declare war on Serbia

A

July 28, 1914

18
Q

When did Germany declare war on Russia

A

August 1, 1914

19
Q

When did Germany declare war on France and Belgium

A

August 3, 1914

20
Q

When did Britain declare war on Germany

A

August 4, 1914