A Long and Illustrious History
When did the First World War begin?
A1912
B1916
C1918
D1914 ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1914.
The First World War began in 1914, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Britain entered the war on 4 August 1914.
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