When did the First World War begin?
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Correct answer: 1914
The First World War began in 1914 and continued until 1918. In the usual historical sequence, the immediate trigger was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary at Sarajevo in June 1914, after which a chain of declarations and alliances expanded the conflict. Thus option C, 1914, is correct. The year 1911 was before the war, while 1913 was also a pre-war year. The year 1918 is a plausible distractor because it marks the end of the war, when the Armistice was signed on 11 November. Remembering the pair 1914–1918 prevents confusion between its beginning and conclusion.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
1914
Why is this the correct answer?
The First World War began in 1914 and continued until 1918. In the usual historical sequence, the immediate trigger was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary at Sarajevo in June 1914, after which a chain of declarations and alliances expanded the conflict. Thus option C, 1914, is correct. The year 1911 was before the war, while 1913 was also a pre-war year. The year 1918 is a plausible distractor because it marks the end of the war, when the Armistice was signed on 11 November. Remembering the pair 1914–1918 prevents confusion between its beginning and conclusion.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: World History. Topic: Important Historical Events.
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