Germany 1890–1945 GCSE History Quiz
This quiz will test your knowledge on the Germany 1890–1945Topic of GCSE History.
This quiz consists of 15 questions, including multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
For multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer.
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Who became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later established a dictatorship?
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The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 and imposed harsh reparations on Germany.
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What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Laws of 1935?
The Nuremberg Laws were anti-Semitic laws that excluded Jews from German society, prohibiting them from marrying Germans and stripping them of their citizenship.
What event in 1923 caused hyperinflation in Germany?
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The Night of the Long Knives in 1934 was a purge of political opponents by Hitler’s SS and SA.
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Explain the significance of the Munich Agreement of 1938.
The Munich Agreement of 1938 allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland, a part of Czechoslovakia, without military intervention from Britain or France. It was an example of the policy of appeasement.
What was the name of the political party led by Hitler?
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The Enabling Act of 1933 allowed Hitler to rule without the need for the Reichstag’s approval.
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What was the role of the SA (Sturmabteilung) in Nazi Germany?
The SA (Sturmabteilung), also known as the Brownshirts, played a key role in Hitler’s rise to power. They were responsible for intimidating political opponents, enforcing Nazi ideology, and maintaining order during rallies.
What was the name of the agreement signed in 1939 between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union?
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Kristallnacht in 1938 was a Nazi-led attack on Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues.
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Why did the German public support Hitler and the Nazis in the early 1930s?
Many Germans supported Hitler in the early 1930s due to widespread economic hardship, the fear of communism, the instability of the Weimar Republic, and Nazi promises to restore national pride and revitalise the economy.
Which of the following was a key feature of the Weimar Republic?
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The Spartacist Uprising in 1919 was a communist-led attempt to overthrow the Weimar government.
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What was the 'Final Solution' and how did it impact Jews in Nazi-controlled Europe?
The 'Final Solution' was the systematic plan to exterminate all Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe, resulting in the deaths of approximately six million Jews in concentration camps, ghettos, and mass shootings.
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