Rise of Nazism - Prior Knowledge Check

What years did World War I take place?

• 1910–1913

• 1914–1918

• 1920–1925

• 1939–1945

Which countries were the main members of the Allied Powers in WWI?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Britain, France, Russia

• USA, Japan, China

• Spain, Portugal, Belgium

What was the spark that triggered WWI?

• Germany invaded Belgium

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Britain declared war on Germany

• Russia invaded Austria

What does the acronym MAIN stand for when explaining causes of WWI?

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

• Money, Agriculture, Industry, Nationalism

• Markets, Allies, Industry, Neutrality

• Monarchy, Army, Isolation, Navy

Which country was forced to take most of the blame for WWI in the Treaty of Versailles?

• Britain

• France

• Germany

• Austria

What is meant by “reparations” in the context of the Treaty of Versailles?

• The return of lost soldiers

• Payments for war damages

• A new system of alliances

• The rebuilding of Germany’s navy

Which international organisation was created after WWI to keep peace?

• League of Nations

• European Union

• United Nations

• NATO

Which country did not join the League of Nations, even though it suggested the idea?

• Germany

• USA

• Britain

• Italy

What effect did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany’s military?

• It was completely abolished

• It was limited in size and weapons

• It became stronger

• It was placed under French control

What does “Weimar Republic” refer to?

• A political system in Germany after WWI

• A treaty between Germany and France

• A German army regiment

• A monarchy under the Kaiser