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What event led to the abdication of the emperor in Germany?

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World War I

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What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

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Humiliating peace treaty resulting in economic loss

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What percentage of Germany’s coal resources were lost as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

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26%

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What percentage of Germany’s iron resources were lost as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

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75%

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What political change occurred in Germany after World War I?

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Establishment of the Weimar Republic

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What was the name of the new parliament formed in Germany after World War I?

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Reichstag

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Fill in the blank: The Allies were initially led by the _______ and France.

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UK

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What was the war guilt clause?

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Clause holding Germany responsible for war damages

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How much in reparations did Germany have to pay after World War I?

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£6 billion

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What significant economic transition occurred in Europe after World War I?

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From creditors to debtors

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True or False: The abdication of the emperor created a political void in Germany.

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True

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What was the federal structure established in Germany after World War I?

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Democratic constitution

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What area of Germany was occupied by the Allies due to its rich resources?

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Rhineland

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What major feeling did the majority population of Germany experience after World War I?

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Betrayal by their leaders

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What was the main political crisis in Germany after World War I?

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Democracy was a fragile idea and people lost confidence in government.

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What event led to the rise of political radicalism in Germany?

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The uprising of the Spartacist League, which was inspired by the Bolsheviks.

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Who founded the Communist Party of Germany?

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The Spartacists.

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What economic crisis did Germany face after World War I?

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Hyperinflation due to the need to pay war debts in gold.

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What was the consequence of France occupying the Ruhr in 1923?

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Germany retaliated with passive resistance and printed paper currency.

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What major economic event occurred on October 24, 1929?

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The crash of the Wall Street Exchange began the Economic Depression.

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What was the impact of the Economic Depression on Germany?

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Germany was hit the hardest, with massive job losses and deep anxieties.

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What term describes the fear of being reduced to the working class?

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Proletarianisation.

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What were the defects in the Weimar constitution?

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Political instability and the ability for the president to impose emergency powers.

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When did Hitler join the German Workers’ Party?

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In 1919.

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What was the original name of the Nazi Party?
National Socialist German Workers' Party.
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What symbol was prominently used by the Nazis?
Red banners with the Swastika.
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What was Hitler's promise to the German people?
To restore the dignity of the German people and take revenge for the Treaty of Versailles.
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What significant event occurred on January 30, 1933?
President Hindenburg offered the chancellorship to Hitler.
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What was the purpose of the Enabling Act?
To establish dictatorship in Germany.
30
What happened to civic rights under Hitler's regime?
Civic rights were suspended with the Fire Decree of February 28.
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What role did the Gestapo play in Nazi Germany?
They detained and tortured people deemed as threats.
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Fill in the blank: Hitler was born in _______.
Austria.
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What was the effect of Hitler's oratory skills?
He influenced people by promising to build a strong nation.
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How did the Nazis become the largest party in the Reichstag?
By stirring hopes of a better future during the crisis.
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What type of political movement did Nazism become during the Great Depression?
A mass movement.
36
What was the significance of Hitler's rise to power?
He was projected as a Messiah who could save the people.
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What does the term 'genocide' refer to?
Killing on large scale ## Footnote Genocide involves the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or religious group.
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What was the purpose of concentration camps?
A camp where people were isolated and detained ## Footnote Concentration camps were used by the Nazis to imprison and exterminate those deemed undesirable.
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What does 'ghettoisation' mean?
Isolation of people from society ## Footnote This often involved the forced segregation of Jews and other groups into specific areas.
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What slogan was associated with Nazi ideology?
One people, One empire, One leader ## Footnote This slogan emphasized unity under Hitler's leadership.
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In what year did Germany invade Poland?
September 1939 ## Footnote This invasion marked the beginning of World War II.
42
What was the Tripartite Pact?
An agreement between Germany, Italy, and Japan ## Footnote Signed in 1940, it strengthened Hitler's vision of international leadership.
43
What major mistake did Hitler make in 1941?
Attacked the Soviet Union ## Footnote This decision opened up a second front in the war and contributed to Germany's defeat.
44
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?
Soviet Red Army defeated Germany ## Footnote This battle was a turning point in World War II.
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What event prompted the United States to enter World War II?
Japan's attack on US naval bases at Pearl Harbor ## Footnote This attack occurred on December 7, 1941.
46
What were the names of the two atomic bombed cities in 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki ## Footnote The bombings led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
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Who was Hjalmar Schacht?
An economist ## Footnote He played a key role in Germany's economic recovery during the Nazi regime.
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What was the Nazi ideology regarding racial hierarchy?
No equality between people ## Footnote The Nazis believed in the superiority of the 'Nordic' race and the inferiority of others.
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What was the 'Euthanasia Programme'?
A program for the disabled ## Footnote It aimed to eliminate those deemed 'unfit' from society.
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What does 'Lebensraum' refer to?
Living Space ## Footnote It was a geopolitical concept advocating for the acquisition of new territories.
51
What was the treatment of Jews during the Nazi regime?
Ghettos, terrorized, and compelled to leave the country ## Footnote Jews were systematically persecuted and isolated from the rest of society.
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What were gas chambers used for?
Total elimination of undesirables ## Footnote Gas chambers were a method of mass murder used during the Holocaust.
53
Define 'subhuman' in the context of Nazi ideology.
Considered to be lacking any humanity ## Footnote This term was used to dehumanize those who were targeted by the Nazis.
54
What were the two communities classified as 'gypsy'?
Sinti and Roma ## Footnote These groups had their own distinct community identities and were persecuted by the Nazis.
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What does 'persecute' mean?
Systematic, organized punishment of a group ## Footnote Persecution was a key aspect of Nazi policy against Jews and other minorities.
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Fill in the blank: The Nazis aimed to create a society of 'pure and healthy _______'.
Nordic Aryans ## Footnote This ideology was central to their racial policies.
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What was the Nazi view on 'inferiors'?
People who threatened biological purity of the superior Aryan race ## Footnote This included groups like Gypsies and blacks.
58
What was Hitler's interest regarding youth in Nazi Germany?
Hitler aimed to control youth to create strong and masculine individuals ## Footnote This included promoting physical activities such as boxing.
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What was the Nazi Cult of Motherhood?
A belief system that emphasized women's role in rearing pure-blooded Aryan children ## Footnote Women were expected to produce many children and uphold Nazi values.
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What were the Honour Crosses awarded for?
To encourage the production of desirable Aryan children ## Footnote The awards included Silver Cross, Gold Cross, and Bronze Cross.
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How were undesirable children punished in Nazi Germany?
They faced various punitive measures, including public shaming and imprisonment ## Footnote Examples included parades with shaved heads and placards.
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What was the purpose of the Hitler Youth?
To indoctrinate German youth with Nazi ideologies ## Footnote It was part of a broader strategy to control and influence young minds.
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What methods did Nazis use to spread their propaganda?
Visual images, films, radios, posters, and slogans ## Footnote They often used chilling language and dehumanizing terms for Jews.
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True or False: Jews and German children were integrated in schools during Nazi rule.
False ## Footnote Jewish children were segregated from German children.
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What was the role of social science in Nazi education?
To instill Nazi values and racial science in children ## Footnote School textbooks were rewritten to reflect these ideologies.
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Fill in the blank: The Nazis referred to Jews as _______.
rats and pests ## Footnote This was part of their dehumanizing propaganda.
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What was the general sentiment among ordinary Germans towards Nazism?
Many believed that only the Nazis could bring prosperity ## Footnote This belief trapped them within Nazi ideology.
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What event marked the birth of Hitler?
20 April 1889 ## Footnote This is the date of his birth.
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What significant economic crisis occurred from 1929 to 1932?
The Great Depression ## Footnote This economic hardship contributed to the rise of Nazism.
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What did Jews strive to do despite Nazi oppression?
Preserve documents revealing the Holocaust ## Footnote They aimed to ensure the world knew about their suffering.
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What was the result of Nazi efforts to destroy incriminating evidence of their crimes?
The world learned about the Holocaust through memories, poetry, and museums ## Footnote Despite Nazi attempts, the truth about their atrocities emerged.
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What was the fate of Hitler at the end of World War II?
He died on 30 April 1945 ## Footnote His death marked the end of Nazi leadership.
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What did the Nazis use the term 'special treatments' to refer to?
Killings or extermination of undesirables ## Footnote This euphemism masked the brutal reality of their actions.

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