In which year did the First World War begin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1914
- Step 1: The war started after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914. Answer: 1914. Why not the others: 1917 is the Russian Revolution year and 1939 the start of the Second World War.
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