European History 1

What led to the rise of Nazism in Germany?

• the fall of the Soviet Union

• the development of concentration camps

• the collapse of the German economy

• the reunification of East and West Germany

Which man was elected chancellor of Germany as a result of the aftermath of WWI?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Josef Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Czar Nicholas II

The mass murder of six million Jews in Europe by the Nazi party is known as what?

• Holocaust

• WWI

• WWII

• Russian Revolution

Which term means anti-Jewish?

• Holocaust

• Nazism

• Propaganda

• Antisemitism

Which of the following bests completes the missing third item in this chronological list of events?

The Treaty of Versailles is signed.

Germany is supposed to pay reparations for WWI.

?

Adolf Hitler comes to power.

• The German government prints too much money causing inflation and economic depression.

• The czar is forced to leave his throne, and Germany becomes communist.

• Germany invades Poland and World War II begins.

• Jewish people are sent to concentration in an event known as the Holocaust.

What political party rose to power as a result of the Treaty of Versailles and the economic depression in Germany?

• Communist Party

• Nazi Party

• Socialist Party

• Democratic Party

Treaty of Versailles, Rise of Nazism, Economic Depression, and Appeasement...

• causes of WWI

• causes of WWII

• causes of Russian Revolution

• causes of Great Britain's struggles

What factor contributed to the rise of communism in the early twentieth century?

• The desire to recreate the success of the German economy

• The unpopularity of Russian involvement in WWI

• A focus on limiting government involvement in everyday life

• Economic depression and hyperinflation

You are writing a report about the Russian Revolution. Your teacher has asked you to use a primary source document in your report. Which of the following would be the best primary source document for you to use in your report?

• an on-line encyclopedia

• a biography

• a social studies book

• a speech by Czar Nicholas

Paying billions in reparations, reduction of military, accepting blame, loss of land...

• Effects of the Rise of Nazism

• Effects of the Rise of Communism

• Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

• Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Europe