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1
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What treaty officially ended World War I?

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The Treaty of Versailles

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True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was established to promote _____ and prevent future conflicts.

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peace

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4
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Which country was NOT a member of the League of Nations?

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The United States

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5
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What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Locarno in 1925?

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To secure borders in Western Europe and promote peace

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Short answer: What economic crisis began in 1929 and had global repercussions?

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The Great Depression

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7
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Multiple choice: Which country invaded Manchuria in 1931?

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Japan

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What was the significance of the Munich Agreement in 1938?

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It allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, leading to increased tensions in Europe.

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9
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True or False: The policy of appeasement aimed to maintain peace by making concessions to aggressive powers.

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True

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10
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Multiple choice: Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during the 1930s?

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Adolf Hitler

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Short answer: What was the primary reason for the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe during the interwar period?

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Economic instability and social unrest

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12
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True or False: The policy of non-intervention was adopted by many European countries during the Spanish Civil War.

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True

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

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It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, leading to resentment and economic hardship.

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14
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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a symbol of the failure of the League of Nations to prevent aggression.

A

Abyssinian Crisis

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15
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Multiple choice: Which event is often cited as the beginning of World War II?

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The invasion of Poland in 1939

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16
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True or False: The Kellogg-Briand Pact aimed to outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes.

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True

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17
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What was the primary cause of tension between Germany and France in the 1920s?

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Disputes over reparations and territorial claims.

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18
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Pact was an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939.

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Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression

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19
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Multiple choice: Which country did Italy invade in 1935?

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Abbysina

20
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Short answer: How did the Great Depression influence political extremism in Europe?

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It led to increased support for radical parties promising solutions to economic woes.

21
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True or False: The League of Nations was able to effectively stop the aggression of Japan in Manchuria.

A

False

22
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What was a major consequence of the failure of the League of Nations?

A

The rise of aggressive totalitarian regimes in Europe.

23
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What was the main cause of the Abyssinian Crisis?

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The main cause was Italy’s desire to expand its empire and assert its power in Africa.

24
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In what year did the Manchuria Crisis occur?

A

The Manchuria Crisis occurred in 1931.

25
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True or False: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was a non-aggression treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union.

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True.

26
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What did Germany gain from the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

A

Germany gained the ability to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention.

27
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Fill in the blank: The Abyssinian Crisis led to the failure of the ________ system.

A

League of Nations.

28
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Which country invaded Manchuria in 1931?

A

Japan.

29
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What was the significance of the German expansion in the 1930s?

A

It was a key factor leading to the outbreak of World War II.

30
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What was the result of the League of Nations’ response to the Abyssinian Crisis?

A

The League imposed economic sanctions, but they were largely ineffective.

31
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Who was the leader of Italy during the Abyssinian Crisis?

A

Benito Mussolini.

32
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What territory did Japan seek to control during the Manchuria Crisis?

A

Manchuria.

33
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Multiple Choice: Which event is associated with the year 1939? A) Manchurian Crisis B) Nazi-Soviet Pact C) German invasion of Poland

A

C) German invasion of Poland.

34
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What ideology drove German expansion under Adolf Hitler?

A

Nazism and the desire for Lebensraum (living space).

35
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True or False: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed in 1939.

A

True.

36
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What was the main outcome of the Abyssinian Crisis for Italy?

A

Italy successfully annexed Abyssinia, establishing it as an Italian colony.

37
Q

Fill in the blank: The German expansion into Austria is known as the ________.

A

Anschluss.

38
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What was the main purpose of the Nazi-Soviet Pact for the Soviet Union?

A

To secure a temporary peace with Germany and gain time to strengthen its military.

39
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Which major event did the Manchuria Crisis foreshadow?

A

The broader conflict of World War II in Asia.

40
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Short Answer: What was the international response to Japan’s invasion of Manchuria?

A

The international response was limited, with the League of Nations condemning the invasion but taking no effective action.

41
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What year did Italy invade Abyssinia?

A

1935.

42
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Which two countries were primarily involved in the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

A

Germany and the Soviet Union.

43
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Multiple Choice: What was a consequence of German expansion into Czechoslovakia? A) Strengthened France B) Increased tensions in Europe C) Immediate war declarations

A

B) Increased tensions in Europe.

44
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True or False: The Abyssinian Crisis significantly weakened the League of Nations.

A

True.

45
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Short Answer: How did the Nazi-Soviet Pact impact the balance of power in Europe?

A

It allowed Germany to invade Poland without Soviet opposition, leading to the start of World War II.

46
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What was one of the main reasons for German recovery in the 1930s?

A

Rearmament and economic policies under Hitler.

47
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Fill in the blank: The policy of ________ allowed Hitler to expand Germany’s territory without immediate conflict.

A

Appeasement.

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