Look at the newspaper clipping given on the right and answer the questions that follow:

(a) What was the immediate impact of the incident mentioned in newspaper above? Who organised the assassination? What was the objectives behind the assassination?

(b) Besides the incident mentioned in the newspaper, state three other reasons that led to a turning point in the history of the world.

(c) Name the treaty that was designed to prevent Germany from going to war again. State any three clauses of this treaty.

Look at the newspaper excerpt given on the right and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Who summarily rejected British ultimatum? Why?

(b) Why did Great Britain declare war on Germany?

(c) What was the final outcome of the war that began after Great Britain declared war on Germany? How did it affect both the countries?

More than national pride, it was the greed to acquire colonies and thereby, more money and resources that led to the First World War. Explain.

Do you think the First World War could be avoided? Give reasons to support your answer.