Germany at the End of WW1 Quiz

What was the main reason for Germany losing the war?

• Lack of support from the people

• Shortage of weapons and ammunition

• Ineffective military leadership

• Economic collapse

Who abdicated the throne on the 9th of November 1918?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Phillip Scheidemann

• Frederich Ebert

• Matthias Erzberger

What did the people of Berlin call for on the streets after the Kaiser's abdication?

• Establishment of a communist government

• Formation of a new monarchy

• Continuation of the war

• Return of the Kaiser

Who became the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) after the Kaiser's abdication?

• Matthias Erzberger

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Phillip Scheidemann

• Frederich Ebert

What did Matthias Erzberger sign on the 11th of November 1918?

• Peace agreement with Russia

• Declaration of war on the allies

• Armistice to end the war

• Treaty of Versailles

How did Ebert keep the existing civil servants on his side after the Kaiser's abdication?

• Threatened them with dismissal

• Ordered them to work with workers and soldiers' councils

• Increased their salaries

• Promoted them to higher positions

What did Ebert do to reassure and keep control of the leaders of industries such as coal and shipping?

• Ignored their concerns

• Met with them and encouraged them to continue to supply Germany

• Offered them tax breaks

• Threatened them with nationalization

What remained a constant threat during the years of the Weimar Republic?

• Economic prosperity

• Public unrest

• Strong leadership

• International support