Russia/Germany Test Review

Which area of Germany is the LEAST populated?

• along the coast
• urban areas
• near the Alps Mountains
• rural areas

Which of the following factors contribute to making soil unusable for agriculture?

• air pollution
• global warming
• acid rain
• both B & C

The Treaty of Versailles signed after World War I created many problems for the people and economy of Germany, which ultimately contributed to the rise of Hitler. Which of the following problems were the most devastating?

• Germany had to pay reparations to the Allies.
• Prices went up as goods became scarce.
• Germany was forbidden to have a large army or navy, causing many military people to lose their jobs.
• both A & C

Use the following information to answer the question: 1. Germany invaded Poland. 2. France and Great Britain declared war on Germany. 3. Hitler was named Chancellor of Germany. 4. Germans were unhappy because of high unemployment and poverty. Which of the following is the correct order of events?

• 4,3,1,2
• 1,2,4,3
• 1,3,2,4
• 3,2,4,1

Which statement(s) are reasons why Hitler came to power?

• The Treaty of Versailles caused many economic problems in Germany and angered the Germans.
• Hitler promised to rebuild Germany's military.
• Hitler said he would get back Germany's lost land.
• All of the above.

How was Germany divided at the end of World War II?

• The Soviet Union controlled West Germany and the United States, Britain, and France controlled East Germany.
• The Soviet Union controlled East Germany and the United States, Britain, and France controlled West Germany.
• East Germany was allowed to self-govern, while West Germany was under the control of the Soviet Union.
• West Germany was allowed to self-govern, while East Germany was under the control of the Soviet Union.

What type of government does Germany have?

• oligarchy
• constitutional monarchy
• presidential democracy
• federal parliamentary democracy

How does the chancellor gain power?

• Individual states appoint members of the Bundesrat which then selects the chancellor.
• Citizens elect members of the Bundestag, which then selects the chancellor.
• Citizens vote for the chancellor.
• The president chooses the chancellor.

By 2012, Germany reached a budget surplus. What does having a budget surplus MOST signify?

• Germany is exporting more goods than importing.
• More people are paying higher taxes.
• The government had money left over after all expenses to run the country had been paid.
• More businesses are importing goods into Germany.

What is one benefit that Germans enjoy as part of the European Union?

• Germans are able to more favorably compete with other countries.
• Germans use the euro introduced in 1999 to purchase goods more easily and cheaply.
• Germans are able to import goods from more countries.
• both B & C