The act of killing a prominent person for political or religious reasons.
Think of assassination like a game of chess. It's not just about the act itself, but also the strategic planning and execution. Just as removing the king in chess can dramatically change the game, assassinating a key figure can significantly alter the course of history.
Political Murder: A type of assassination where an individual is killed due to their political beliefs or actions.
Regicide: The act of killing a king or queen, often seen as a specific form of assassination.
Martyrdom: When someone is killed because of their religious beliefs, they are often viewed as a martyr. This isn't exactly an assassination, but it shares similarities in that it involves death for ideological reasons.
Which war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Whose assassination in June 1914 is often cited as one of the immediate causes of World War I?
Who was responsible for carrying out the assassination that triggered WWI?
Who was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination sparked World War I?
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