The Spark That Ignited World War One
About:
This worksheet explores the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo on June
28, 1914. This single event helped trigger World War One, one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.
Students will learn about the political tensions in Europe, the people involved in the plot, and the long-term
consequences of the killing. The worksheet uses articles, quizzes, and puzzles to build both factual knowledge and
critical thinking skills.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16 statements), Comprehension Questions (6),
Multiple Choice (15), Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-9
Teacher Note:
This topic connects well to lessons on cause and effect in history, since students can trace how one event led to a
much larger war. Encourage students to discuss why alliances and nationalism made the situation in Europe so
unstable before 1914.