The Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919 at Palace of Versailles outside Paris, France
• Ended five years of conflict known as Great War or World War I
• Outlined conditions of peace between Germany and victorious Allies
• War guilt clause forced Germany and other Central Powers to take all blame for World War I
• Loss of territories, reduction in military forces, and reparation payments to Allied powers
• Controversial armistice treaty in history
• Some historians believe it contributed to German economic and political instability that allowed for the formation of the Nazis
• Other historians note that it was actually very restrained
• Germany and other Central Powers were not occupied by Allied forces after the war
• Germany would take several decades to pay off their reparations

Test your knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Versailles, one of the most controversial armistice treaties in history. This quiz will take you through the key conditions outlined in the treaty, including the war guilt clause, loss of territories, and reparation payments. Learn about the impact of the treaty on Germany's economic and political stability, and whether it contributed to the rise of the Nazis. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about this pivotal moment in world history.