Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What event led to the start of World War I in 1914?
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo.
2. Which countries were part of the Triple Entente during World War I?
- The Triple Entente consisted of France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
3. What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany after World War I?
- The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, reduced its military capabilities, and placed the blame for the war solely on Germany.
4. Who were the two main leaders involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?
- The two main leaders involved were President John F. Kennedy of the United States and Premier Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union.
5. How did the Cold War impact countries around the world?
- The Cold War led to the division of countries into two opposing blocs, the spread of communist ideology, proxy wars in various regions, and the development of nuclear arms race.
June axam
History
Grade 9
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