(18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914)
Once upon a time, there was a man named Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He lived in a country called Austria-Hungary a long time ago. Archduke Franz Ferdinand was a very important person in Austria-Hungary. He as the inspector general of all the armed forces of Austria-Hungary He was next in line to become the king.
One day, on June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, went on a trip to a city called Sarajevo. They were excited to visit and see the people there. However, something terrible happened during their visit.
As they were riding in a car through the streets of Sarajevo, a group of people who wanted their country to be independent from Austria-Hungary, called nationalists, were waiting for them. One of these nationalists, named Gavrilo Princip, had a gun.
Suddenly, Gavrilo Princip fired his gun at Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Sadly, they both were shot and died. This event started a big war called World War I. Many countries joined the war, and it lasted for many years.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand changed the world forever. It was a sad event that led to a lot of fighting and suffering.
Comprehension Questions:
1. Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
A. A famous scientistB. A king of Austria-Hungary
C. A general in the armyD. A farmer
2. Where did Archduke Franz Ferdinand go on June 28, 1914?
A. LondonB. Paris
C. SarajevoD. Berlin
3. What happened to Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife during their trip?
A. They won a prize
B. They got lost
C. They were shot and killed
D. They went to a party
4. Who shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife?
A. Gavrilo Princip
B. Sophie
C. A soldier
D. Nobody knows
5. What event did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to?
A. World War IB. World War II
C. The Cold WarD. A peaceful treaty
6. How did the world change because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
A. It became happierB. It led to more wars
C. People became richD. Everyone forgot about it
