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1
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What was the political system established in Germany after World War I?

A

The Weimar Republic.

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True or False: The Weimar Republic was established in 1918.

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True.

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What was the main legislative body of the Weimar Republic?

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The Reichstag.

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4
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Fill in the blank: The Weimar Constitution was adopted in _____.

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1919.

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Which article of the Weimar Constitution allowed the President to rule by decree?

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Article 48.

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What economic crisis severely affected the Weimar Republic in the early 1920s?

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Hyperinflation.

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Multiple Choice: Who was the first President of the Weimar Republic? A) Friedrich Ebert B) Paul von Hindenburg C) Adolf Hitler

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A) Friedrich Ebert.

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What political party rose to power in Germany after the Weimar Republic?

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The Nazi Party.

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9
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True or False: Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

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True.

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10
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What was the name of the legislative act that allowed Hitler to enact laws without the Reichstag’s approval?

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The Enabling Act.

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11
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Fill in the blank: The Night of the Long Knives occurred in _____.

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1934.

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12
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What was the term used for the Nazi regime’s propaganda and censorship?

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Gleichschaltung.

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Multiple Choice: What was the primary focus of Nazi foreign policy? A) Isolationism B) Expansionism C) Diplomacy

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B) Expansionism.

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14
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Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

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The invasion of Poland in 1939.

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True or False: The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) was established in 1949.

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True.

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What was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany?

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Bonn.

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17
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Fill in the blank: The FRG was created in response to the division of Germany after _____.

A

World War II.

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18
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What was the main governing body of the FRG?

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The Bundestag.

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19
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Multiple Choice: Who was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany? A) Konrad Adenauer B) Willy Brandt C) Helmut Kohl

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A) Konrad Adenauer.

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What was the primary goal of the FRG’s foreign policy during the Cold War?

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Integration into Western Europe and NATO.

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21
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True or False: The FRG was a part of the Warsaw Pact.

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False.

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22
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Fill in the blank: The economic miracle in the FRG is known as the _____.

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Wirtschaftswunder.

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23
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What was the main challenge faced by the FRG in the 1970s?

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Terrorism, particularly from the Red Army Faction.

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Multiple Choice: Which treaty established the European Economic Community (EEC)? A) Treaty of Versailles B) Treaty of Rome C) Treaty of Maastricht

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B) Treaty of Rome.

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25
What significant event occurred in 1989 affecting Germany?
The fall of the Berlin Wall.
26
True or False: The reunification of Germany occurred in 1990.
True.
27
Fill in the blank: The reunified Germany adopted the constitution of the _____.
Federal Republic of Germany.
28
What is the current form of government in Germany?
A federal parliamentary republic.
29
Multiple Choice: What is the name of Germany's current Chancellor? A) Angela Merkel B) Olaf Scholz C) Gerhard Schröder
B) Olaf Scholz.
30
True or False: The Basic Law serves as the constitution of Germany.
True.
31
What does the term 'Bundesrat' refer to in Germany?
The Federal Council representing the states.
32
Fill in the blank: The German political party system is characterized by a system of _____.
Multi-party democracy.
33
Multiple Choice: Which party is traditionally considered center-right in Germany? A) SPD B) CDU C) Die Linke
B) CDU.
34
What is the role of the Federal Constitutional Court in Germany?
To ensure the constitutionality of laws and protect fundamental rights.
35
True or False: Germany has a unicameral legislative system.
False.
36
Fill in the blank: The German President has a primarily _____ role.
Ceremonial.
37
What is the primary function of the chancellor in Germany?
To lead the government and set policy direction.
38
Multiple Choice: What is the voting system used for Bundestag elections? A) First-past-the-post B) Proportional representation C) Ranked choice
B) Proportional representation.
39
True or False: The German military is known as the Bundeswehr.
True.
40
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic?
It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, contributing to economic instability.
41
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic faced significant challenges from both the far ____ and the far ____.
left; right.
42
What was the main cause of the rise of the Nazi Party?
Economic instability and political extremism.
43
Multiple Choice: Which event is often cited as the catalyst for the establishment of a totalitarian regime in Nazi Germany? A) Reichstag Fire B) Munich Agreement C) Kristallnacht
A) Reichstag Fire.
44
True or False: The Nazi regime implemented a policy of racial purity.
True.
45
Fill in the blank: The FRG was established as a response to the threat of _____.
Communism.
46
What was the primary focus of the Marshall Plan for West Germany?
Economic recovery and rebuilding.
47
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of the FRG's economic policy? A) Central planning B) Market economy C) Isolationism
B) Market economy.
48
True or False: The FRG has a strong social welfare system.
True.
49
Fill in the blank: The reunification of Germany was formally completed on _____.
October 3, 1990.
50
What is the significance of the Basic Law in Germany?
It serves as the constitutional framework for the Federal Republic.
51
Multiple Choice: What does the term 'Land' refer to in the context of German government? A) City B) State C) Country
B) State.
52
True or False: Germany has a history of coalition governments.
True.
53
Fill in the blank: The political party system in Germany encourages _____.
Coalition building.
54
What is the role of the Federal President in Germany?
To represent the country and perform ceremonial duties.
55
Multiple Choice: Which political party in Germany is known for its environmental policies? A) SPD B) CDU C) Greens
C) Greens.
56
True or False: Germany's political system is influenced by its federal structure.
True.
57
Fill in the blank: The German Chancellor is elected by the _____.
Bundestag.
58
What was the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Germany?
It led to the reunification of East and West Germany.
59
Multiple Choice: What term describes the division of Germany during the Cold War? A) Iron Curtain B) Berlin Blockade C) Proxy War
A) Iron Curtain.
60
True or False: The Weimar Republic was known for its stability.
False.
61
Fill in the blank: The Nazi regime utilized ____ to suppress dissent.
Violence and propaganda.
62
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Laws?
They institutionalized racial discrimination against Jews.
63
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of the Nazi regime? A) Liberation of concentration camps B) Fall of Berlin C) Surrender of Germany
C) Surrender of Germany.
64
True or False: The FRG adopted a liberal democratic framework.
True.
65
Fill in the blank: The German political landscape is shaped by a strong emphasis on _____.
Human rights.
66
What role did the German Trade Union play in the FRG?
They were crucial in representing workers' rights and interests.

History Germany A Level (2 decks)

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