Hitler

Question 1

What was the primary goal regarding the German birth rate during the Nazi regime?

Answer 1

To increase it to grow the Master Race.

Question 2

What phrase was used to describe the expected roles of women in Nazi Germany?

Answer 2

Kinder, Kirche, Kuche (Children, Church and Cooking)

Question 3

What was the Mother’s Cross awarded for?

Answer 3

Having over four children.

Question 4

By 1939, why did the Nazis need women to return to work?

Answer 4

To replace the men who had gone to fight.

Question 5

What did Hitler believe about the Nazi youth?

Answer 5

They were the future of Germany.

Question 6

What was changed in education to align with Nazi beliefs?

Answer 6

Education was altered to teach about German strength and indoctrinate with Nazi beliefs.

Question 7

What type of studies were introduced in schools under the Nazis?

Answer 7

Race studies.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Girls were taught ______ and how to care for a home.

Answer 8

childcare

Question 9

What physical activity did boys participate in to prepare for army life?

Answer 9

50-mile marches.

Question 10

What was the purpose of history lessons in Nazi education?

Answer 10

To teach German victories and blame Jews for defeats.

Question 11

Define anti-Semitism.

Answer 11

Hostility or prejudice towards Jews.

Question 12

What was the role of the Gestapo?

Answer 12

The German secret police that spied on people.

Question 13

What was censorship in Nazi Germany?

Answer 13

Only allowing films and books that supported Nazi ideas.

Question 14

What was book-burning used for by the Nazis?

Answer 14

Burning books written by Jews or other opponents.

Question 15

Who was responsible for Nazi propaganda?

Answer 15

Joseph Goebbels.

Question 16

What happened to people who did not support the Nazis?

Answer 16

They were sent to labor camps.

Question 17

What were the Nuremberg Rallies?

Answer 17

Huge events where thousands of Nazis gathered to listen to Hitler.

Question 18

What did Hitler blame for Germany’s problems?

Answer 18

Jewish people.

Question 19

Which groups were persecuted by Hitler besides Jews?

Answer 19

• Alcoholics
• Homosexuals
• Gypsies

Question 20

What did the Nuremberg Laws of 1935 prohibit?

Answer 20

Jews from marrying non-Jews.

Question 21

What occurred on Kristallnacht?

Answer 21

Destruction of shops and homes of Jews.

Question 22

What was the fate of mentally and physically disabled people under the Nazis?

Answer 22

They were sterilized.

Question 23

What were ghettos?

Answer 23

Walled-off areas of a town for Jews.

Question 24

What was the Final Solution?

Answer 24

The extermination of 6 million Jews by the Nazis.

Question 25

What was the Holocaust?

Answer 25

The extermination of 6 million Jews by the Nazis.

Question 26

What treaty did Germany have to sign after WWI?

Answer 26

The Treaty of Versailles ## Footnote The Treaty of Versailles was seen as harsh by many Germans.

Question 27

What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

Answer 27

Germany faced significant economic hardship and resentment ## Footnote Many Germans blamed their government for agreeing to the treaty.

Question 28

What event in 1929 contributed to Germany's economic collapse?

Answer 28

The American stock exchange collapse ## Footnote This event triggered a global economic disaster.

Question 29

What was the unemployment rate in Germany by 1932?

Answer 29

6 million people were unemployed ## Footnote This high unemployment rate contributed to social unrest.

Question 30

What did Hitler promise to solve the economic crisis in Germany?

Answer 30

Jobs for the unemployed ## Footnote Hitler's promises appealed to many desperate citizens.

Question 31

Why were people persuaded to vote for Hitler?

Answer 31

He was a very skilled public speaker ## Footnote Hitler's persuasive rhetoric played a significant role in his rise to power.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: Hitler promised the German people a variety of _______.

Answer 32

[different things] ## Footnote He tailored his promises to gain votes from various groups.

Question 33

True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was welcomed by the German people.

Answer 33

False ## Footnote The treaty was largely unpopular and seen as punitive.