20 Questions
What was the primary reason Hitler gave for Germany's defeat in World War I?
Germany was betrayed by communists, homosexuals, and Jews
What event marked the beginning of the National Fascist Party's rise to power in Italy?
The March on Rome
What was the primary reason Hitler gave for wanting to defeat Poland?
Poland was a threat to Germany's ambitions of uniting the German people
What was the purpose of the Einzatsgruppen, the special mobile units sent by Germany during the invasion of the Soviet Union?
To kill Jews in nearby forests or pits as the German army advanced
What was the primary reason the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain agreed to the Munich Conference with Hitler?
Chamberlain was convinced that Hitler had no further territorial ambitions in Europe
What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's non-aggression pact with Germany in 1939?
The Soviet Union was seeking to expand its influence in Eastern Europe
What was the significance of the Battle of Britain for the outcome of World War II?
It prevented a successful German invasion of the United Kingdom
What was the purpose of the United States' Lend-Lease program during World War II?
To provide direct military aid to the Allies in the form of weapons and supplies
What was the significance of the Nanjing Massacre in the context of the Pacific War?
It demonstrated the brutality and inhumane tactics used by the Japanese military
What was the primary reason for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, known as Operation Barbarossa?
To eliminate the threat of communism and the Soviet Union as a strategic adversary
What was Hitler's initial opinion of Germany compared to Vienna?
Germany had less diversity and was better than Vienna.
How did Hitler justify Germany's loss in World War I?
Betrayal by communists, homosexuals, and Jews.
What document did Hitler write while in jail after attempting to overthrow the Weimar Republic?
Mein Kampf
What led to Hitler being appointed as Chancellor of Germany in 1933?
Support from Von Hindenburg.
What event marked Hitler's consolidation of power as a dictator?
'Night of the Long Knives' purging of dissenters.
What prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939?
'Blitzkrieg' tactics in Poland.
Which country surrendered part of its territory to the USSR after World War II began?
Poland
What strategy did Japan use in attacking China in 1937?
'Blitzkrieg' tactics
'Lend-Lease' was a program initiated by the United States during WWII primarily for:
'Lending weapons and aid to Allies.'
'Operation Barbarossa' involved Germany invading which country in 1941?
'Betrayal of USSR.'
This quiz covers the events leading to Adolf Hitler's rise to power, from his struggles as a teenager to his involvement in WWI and eventual leadership of the NSDAP party. Learn about his ideologies and path to becoming the Chancellor of Germany.
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