The Weimar Republic: Germany's Interwar Experiment Quiz I

When was the Weimar Republic officially proclaimed?

• January 1919

• August 11, 1919

• June 28, 1919

• November 9, 1918

What was the name of the treaty that imposed onerous reparations and territorial losses on Germany?

• Treaty of Berlin

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Potsdam

• Treaty of Munich

Who was the leader of the independent socialist state created in Bavaria in November 1918?

• Kurt Eisner

• Friedrich Ebert

• Karl Liebknecht

• Rosa Luxemburg

What was the name of the extreme nationalist who attempted a coup in Berlin in March 1920?

• Rosa Luxemburg

• Karl Liebknecht

• Kurt Eisner

• Wolfgang Kapp

What was the major burden imposed on Germany according to the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Economic Sanctions

• Military Occupation

• Territorial Losses

• Reparations

What was the consequence of the German government printing excessive money to meet reparation demands?

• Increased Savings

• Stable Prices

• Economic Boom

• Currency Devaluation

In which year did the value of the German mark to the dollar reach 7,000 marks?

• November 1923

• 1914

• 1922

• July 1923

What was the impact of hyperinflation on the lives of ordinary Germans?

• Savings becoming worthless

• Increased purchasing power

• Stable economy

• Decreased prices

What was the role of the Reichstag in the Weimar Republic?

• Elected by proportional representation

• All of the above

• Made up of representatives from German states

• Could delay new laws

What was the significance of the Weimar Constitution in the new Republic?

• Offered an advanced set of rights and freedoms

• Forged the structural foundation of the Republic

• In contrast to the autocracy it replaced

• All of the above