Skuddene I Sarajevo Flashcards
What event is known as the assassination that triggered World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo.
Who was the assassin responsible for the shooting in Sarajevo?
Gavrilo Princip.
In which year did the assassination in Sarajevo take place?
1914.
What was the name of the group that Gavrilo Princip was part of?
The Black Hand.
True or False: The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was a planned event.
True.
What was the primary motive behind the assassination?
To promote Serbian nationalism and oppose Austro-Hungarian rule.
Fill in the blank: The assassination took place during a visit to __________.
Sarajevo.
What was the immediate consequence of the assassination?
The outbreak of World War I.
Multiple choice: Which empire did Franz Ferdinand belong to?
Austro-Hungarian Empire.
What was the date of the assassination?
June 28, 1914.
True or False: The assassination was a spontaneous act without prior planning.
False.
What was the significance of the assassination in the context of European politics?
It escalated tensions between major powers and led to the war.
Fill in the blank: Gavrilo Princip was a member of the nationalist group called __________.
Young Bosnia.
Which two countries were primarily involved in the conflict following the assassination?
Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
Multiple choice: What was the public reaction in Austria-Hungary to the assassination?
Calls for retribution against Serbia.
What was the long-term impact of the assassination on Europe?
It led to the redrawing of national boundaries and the rise of new nations.
True or False: The assassination was one of several factors that led to World War I.
True.
What was the name of the archduke’s wife who was also killed during the assassination attempt?
Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg.
Fill in the blank: The assassination is often seen as the spark that ignited __________.
World War I.
What was the international response to the assassination?
A series of alliances were activated, leading to war.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the assassination?
The start of a global conflict.
What was the location of the assassination within the city of Sarajevo?
At the Latin Bridge.
True or False: Gavrilo Princip was captured immediately after the assassination.
True.
What was the age of Gavrilo Princip at the time of the assassination?
19 years old.
Fill in the blank: The assassination led to a series of __________ among European powers.
ultimatums.
What legacy did the assassination leave on Sarajevo?
It became a symbol of nationalism and conflict.
