Reg. WH WWI quiz

What event is commonly considered the start of the years between the wars or interwar period?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of the Russian Civil War

• The stock market crash of 1929

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What year did the Great Depression start?

• 1929

• 1930

• 1931

• 1932

Which country experienced the MOST hyperinflation during the early 1920s?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• Italy

Which of the following was a significant cause of the Great Depression?

• The rise of fascism in Europe

• The stock market crash of 1929

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The outbreak of World War II

What was the main goal of the League of Nations, but failed?

• To enforce the Treaty of Versailles

• To prevent another global conflict

• To promote European colonization

• To establish a new world order

Which country was not a member of the League of Nations when it was first established?

• France

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Italy

What major geopolitical change occurred in 1922?

• The formation of the Soviet Union

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of the Great Depression

• The end of the Ottoman Empire

What was the main effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• It led to a period of economic prosperity

• It had no significant impact

• It imposed harsh reparations and territorial losses

• It strengthened Germany's military

Which country became a fascist state under Benito Mussolini?

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

• Portugal

During the interwar period, which of the following was a major trend in many countries?

• Decolonization

• Democratization

• The rise of authoritarian regimes

• Economic globalization