Germany Unit 1 - The impact of the First World War

On 9 November 1918 who abdicated and fled to Holland?

• Prince Max von Baden

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Friedrich Ebert

• Kaiser Wilhelm I

Answer explanation

Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated the German throne due to his waning support and fled to Holland.

What is the name given to the German army?

• Freikorps

• Reichswehr

In the Weimar Constitution, how often would the President be elected?

• Every seven years.

• Every four years.

• Every two years.

• Every five years.

What was Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution?

Men and women over the age of what could vote?

(a)  

What voting system was used in Germany?

• First past the post.

• Proportional Representation

What is a weakness of the voting system in Weimar Germany?

When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

• 11 November 1918

• 28 June 1918

• 11 November 1919

• 28 June 1919

How much land did Germany lose in the Treaty of Versailles?

• 13%

• 48%

• 6.6%

• 20%

What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?