Adolf Hitler: Key Facts and Events

Cory Simeone, a private history educator, discusses five key aspects of Adolf Hitler's life, including his birth in Austria, leadership of the Nazi Party, military achievements in WWI, imprisonment and writing of Mein Kampf, and his marriage and suicide. The video also explores Hitler's early aspirations to become a painter and speculates on how history might have changed if he had succeeded. Viewers are encouraged to explore more about Hitler's art and engage with the channel.

When was Adolf Hitler born?

• May 20, 1889

• April 30, 1889

• May 1, 1889

• April 20, 1889

What was the original German term from which 'Nazi' is derived?

• Nationalsozialist

• Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei

• Nationalsozialistische

• Nationalsozialismus

How many times did Hitler receive the Iron Cross for bravery during World War I?

• Once

• Twice

• Four times

• Three times

What was the name of the book Hitler wrote while in prison?

• Mein Krieg

• Mein Leben

• Mein Kampf

• Mein Sieg

Who did Hitler marry at the end of World War II?

• Leni Riefenstahl

• Magda Goebbels

• Clara Petacci

• Eva Braun

What significant event coincided with Hitler's marriage?

• The fall of Paris

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Russian advance on Berlin

In which city did Hitler attempt to pursue a career in painting?

• Salzburg

• Vienna

• Munich

• Berlin

How many times was Hitler rejected by the Academy of Fine Arts?

• Once

• Three times

• Four times

• Twice

What is speculated about Hitler's life if he had been accepted into art school?

• He might not have become a dictator

• He would have joined the military

• He would have become a famous artist

• He would have moved to America

What is suggested for viewers to do regarding Hitler's paintings?

• Ignore them

• Visit a museum

• Check them out online

• Buy them at an auction