World War I & Weimar Republic Quiz

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Which country joined the war on the side of the Allies in 1917?

Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States (correct)

The Weimar Republic allowed only men to vote in parliamentary elections.

False (B)

What was the outcome of World War I for Germany in November 1918?

Defeat

The new constitution of the Weimar Republic was established by a national assembly convened in _____.

Weimar Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their significance:

Defeat of Germany = End of the Imperial German Empire Abdication of the emperor = Opportunity for political restructuring Suffrage granted to women = Increased political participation Harsh peace treaty = Resentment among the German population Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the methods used by Nazis to carry out mass murder during the Second World War?

Gas chambers (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Nuremberg Tribunal sentenced all leading Nazis to death.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Germany's defeat in World War I on its political structure?

It led to the formation of a national assembly and a new constitution. Signup and view all the answers

During the Second World War, approximately ____ million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.

6 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions:

German defeat in World War I = Formation of a national assembly and new constitution Second World War = Genocidal war waged by Germany Nuremberg Tribunal = Trial of leading Nazis after the war Auschwitz = Location of mass murder via gas chambers Signup and view all the answers

What political label was given to socialists, Catholics, and Democrats who supported the Weimar Republic?

November criminals (C) Signup and view all the answers

The First World War transformed Europe from a continent of debtors to one of creditors.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What major challenge did the Weimar Republic face in terms of public perception?

war guilt and national humiliation Signup and view all the answers

The political instability of the Weimar Republic coincided with the uprising of the ________ following the Russian Revolution.

Spartacist League Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Weimar Republic = A democratic government in Germany post-WWI Spartacist League = A far-left revolutionary group in Germany Trench life = The harsh conditions faced by soldiers in WWI War propaganda = Media messages that glorified military efforts Signup and view all the answers

What was Helmuth's father's profession?

Physician (C) Signup and view all the answers

Hitler and his propaganda minister Goebbels survived until the end of World War II.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event did Helmuth's father fear from the Allies?

Revenge for what they had done to the Jews. Signup and view all the answers

The Allies were initially led by the UK and _____ during World War II.

France Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their roles:

Adolf Hitler = Nazi leader and Chancellor of Germany Goebbels = Propaganda minister for the Nazis Helmuth = Witnessed his father's suicide Allies = Opposed the Axis Powers Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of Germany failing to meet its war reparations payments?

French occupation of the Ruhr industrial area (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Spartacist League sought to reconcile with the Weimar Republic.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What policy did Germany adopt in response to the occupation of the Ruhr?

Passive resistance Signup and view all the answers

Due to extreme inflation in 1923, people in Berlin used ______ and carts to transport currency for everyday purchases.

baskets Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their corresponding outcomes:

Spartacist League Rally = Political radicalization in Berlin French occupation of the Ruhr = Inflation due to passive resistance Printing paper currency = Devaluation of the German mark Economic crisis of 1923 = Plummeting currency value Signup and view all the answers

What event allowed Hitler to suspend civil liberties guaranteed by the Weimar Constitution?

The Reichstag fire (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to be directly elected by the public.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the two key security and surveillance forces established by Hitler's regime?

Gestapo and SS Signup and view all the answers

The Nazi regime targeted Communists, leading to the arrest of about ____ individuals categorized as Communists.

1,440 Signup and view all the answers

Match the Nazi institutions with their roles:

Gestapo = Secret state police SS = Protection squad SD = Security service Criminal police = Law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the withdrawal of support for Germany's economy in 1929?

The Wall Street Exchange Crash (B) Signup and view all the answers

By 1932, German industrial production was at 60% of its 1929 level.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the peak number of unemployed individuals in Germany during the Great Depression?

6 million Signup and view all the answers

What event significantly contributed to Hitler's rise to power in the early 1930s?

The Great Depression (D) Signup and view all the answers

Hitler was born in Germany.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Many people posted placards seeking ______ during the Great Depression.

work Signup and view all the answers

Match each effect of the Great Depression with its description:

Factories closed = Loss of jobs and economic production Investors withdrew their money = Reduced confidence in the stock market Farmers suffered heavily = Decline in agricultural prices and income Wages were reduced drastically = Decreased ability of workers to earn a living Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Reichstag votes did the Nazi Party receive in 1928?

2.6% Signup and view all the answers

Hitler renamed the German Workers' Party to the __________.

National Socialist German Workers' Party Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key events to their descriptions:

Joining the German Workers' Party = 1919 Nazi Party becomes the largest political party = 1932 Hitler's failed coup attempt = 1923 World War I breakout = 1914 Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main economic challenges faced by families during the Weimar Republic?

High unemployment (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Weimar Republic's constitution allowed for a stable democratic system.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What Article in the Weimar Constitution granted the President broad emergency powers?

Article 48 Signup and view all the answers

As a result of economic hardships, many children in the Weimar Republic went _____ due to the plight of their families.

hungry Signup and view all the answers

Match the following challenges with their impacts during the Weimar Republic:

Unemployment = Increased proletarianization Frequent cabinet changes = Erosion of public confidence in democracy Article 48 = Presidential rule by decree Plummeting agricultural prices = Widespread despair among families Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Hitler's promises to the German people?

To rebuild a strong nation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Hitler's leadership style involved organizing large rallies to display his authority.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What symbolic gesture was commonly associated with Nazi rallies?

The Nazi salute ('Heil') Signup and view all the answers

Hitler used large ______, public meetings, and parades to inspire unity among the German people.

rallies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of Nazi rallies with their significance:

Red banners = Symbol of power and unity Nazi salute = Demonstration of support Public meetings = Mobilizing the masses Parades = Show of authority Signup and view all the answers

Nazism

A structured system of ideas about the world and politics, supported by Adolf Hitler, aiming to make Germany powerful and conquer Europe.

Adolf Hitler

Leader of the Nazi party, determined to expand German power and control throughout Europe.

Allied Powers

Countries that fought against the Axis powers during World War II, spearheaded by the UK and France, later joined by the USSR and the USA.