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Inter-War Period - Practice Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The German people thought that the Treaty of Versailles their government agreed to and signed was?

a)

Was unfair

b)

Fair

c)

Helpful

d)

Necessary

2.

Which of the Treaty of Versailles terms impacted Germany's economy the most?

a)

Giving up 1,000,000 square miles of land.

b)

Paying $33 Billion in reparations.

c)

Limiting the size of the military.

d)

Being prohibited from allying/joining with Austria.

3.

Why did the majority of Germans hate reparations so much?

a)

They rejected the idea that they had started the war, and so should not be held responsible for damages.

b)

They severely weakened the German economy.

c)

They were set at an unreasonably high level.

d)

All of these apply.

4.

Both Hitler and Mussolini rose to power in their country because of _______________ and _______________? (Choose Two Answers)

a)

Rigged Election Laws

b)

Economic Problems

c)

Desire for World War II

d)

Lack of Trust in the Government

5.

What type of government did Vladimir Lenin make in the Soviet Union (USSR)?

a)

Democracy

b)

Fasicm

c)

Absolute Monarchy

d)

Communism

6.

Who was the Fascist/Totalitarian leader of Germany that is pictured here?

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Benito Mussolini

c)

Hideki Tojo

d)

Joseph Stalin

7.

Why does Joseph Stalin Purge the Soviet government once he takes control?

a)

To remove those he thought were enemies to his power.

b)

To get rid of government workers that were not doing their job.

c)

To reduce the cost of running the government.

d)

To identify all of the Nazis in his government and execute them.

8.

The rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s is directly linked to the

a)

failure to punish those responsible for "crimes against humanity."

b)

increased global trade after World War I.

c)

development of authoritarian governments in Latin America.

d)

instability caused by the worldwide depression.

9.
What is communism?
a)
The government controls the economy for the benefit of its people. Everyone is supposed to be treated fairly.
b)
A monarchy where the king shares power with a duma
c)
A type of democracy where citizens have rights.
d)
A form of government that is extremely nationalistic
10.

This graph shows the change in the global economy over time. What event caused the changes seen in this graph during the 1930s?

a)

Great Depression

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

The Rise of the Nazis

d)

WWII

11.

In Germany, what was a result of the harsh conditions by the Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression?

a)

The development of democracy

b)

Economic and political instability

c)

The acceptance of blame for the war

d)

An increase in their military

12.
What was going on in Germany in the 1930's that allowed the people to turn to a person like Hitler to lead them?
a)
The Great Depression
b)
Civil War
c)
Massive attacks from outside nations
d)
A period of great economic growth
13.

What is the best definition of Fascism?

a)

A political system that emphasized extreme nationalism and militarism.

b)

An ideology that guaranteed basic rights for all citizens.

c)

A political ideology that got rid of social classes and attemted to make everyone equal.

d)

Nobody knows.

14.
Who promised to restore Germany to its former power?
a)
Joseph Stalin
b)
Benito Mussolini
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Napoleon Bonaparte
15.

He appealed to Italy's wounded pride and fear of communism, established the first Fascist Party, took over the Italian government after the march on Rome

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Benito Mussolini

c)

Francisco Franco

d)

Joseph Stalin

16.

What was Mein Kampf?

a)

This was Hitler's book, which title means "My Struggle", in which Hitler set forth his goals for Germany - written while in jail.

b)

This was the German brand of Communism, also known as the Nationalist Socialist German Worker's Party.

c)

This was Hitler's private militia of storm troopers or "thugs".

d)

This was Hitler's alliance with Italy during World War II.

17.

What was the Great Depression?

a)

A long business slump resulting from the weaknesses of the US economy and stock market collapse eventually effecting the world.

b)

Stalin's plan that set Impossibly high quotas, or numerical goals, to increase output of coal, steel, oil, and electricity.

c)

A campaign of terror in 1937 that led by Stalin directed at anyone who threatened his power.

d)

information that is designed to influence and/or control an audience, containing a one-sided point of view.

18.

What do Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini have in common about their rule?

a)

They all created representative democracy.

b)

Limited free speech and basic freedoms of the people.

c)

Encouraged different political parties.

d)

Wanted 3 branches of government.

19.
Why does Hitler get sent to prison in the 1920's?
a)
Stealing important documents
b)
Trying to take over the Government
c)
Refusing to serve in WW I
d)
Sharing German secrets with the Allies
20.
True or False:  The Great Depression happened all over the world--not just in the US
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Nah fam it was just here
d)
Wait does Canada count as part of the US?
21.
How did the economic problems in Europe after World War I impact the nations of Germany, Italy, and Japan?
a)
The situation forced the nations to sign trade deals with the United States in exchange for borrowing money.
b)
The situation led to less government control of the economies in these nations.
c)
The situation led to a rise in totalitarian dictators who came to power by promising reforms.
d)
The situation forced these nations to pledge loyalty to the League of Nations and follow all of its directives.
22.

How did most European nations respond to the global economic crisis following World War I?

a)

They worked together to share ideas and solve the problem.

b)

They isolated themselves and tried to focus on solving their own problems.

c)

They adopted economic systems based on communism.

d)

They hoped someone else would solve the problem for them and that things would get better.

23.
Which factor caused a rise in totalitarian governments in Europe after World War I?
a)
better educational opportunities
b)
expanded voting rights
c)
political stability
d)
bad economic conditions
24.

Why was Italy dissatisfied with the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

They were not awarded as much land as the had hoped and felt short-changed.

b)

They were not given a strong nationalistic leader

c)

They were given too much money and felt guilty.

d)

They had hoped Germany would win.

25.
Choose the statement that is TRUE
a)
Dictators lost power in Europe when other leaders made promises to end the Great Depression.
b)
Dictators gained power in Europe when people believed they'd be strong enough to solve problems.
26.
Is This Hitler!?
a)
Yes
b)
No
27.

Fascism is the extreme form of...

a)

democracy and equality.

b)

imperialism and alliances.

c)

nationalism and power to the state.

d)

love and compassion.

28.

Which event identifies the campaign of terror that Josef Stalin implemented against other Communist Party leaders during the mid-1930s?

a)

The Great Purge

b)

New Economic Policy

c)

Collectivization

d)

Bloody Sunday

29.
Quote: "Fascism is solely concerned with the importance of the State and accepts the individual if and only if their interests match those of the state."
Which statement supports the above quote?
a)
Individual actions are government protected
b)
Government has a responsibility to its citizens
c)
Government gives certain rights to its citizens
d)
Individual rights are secondary to government concerns
30.
Which word best describes "the extension of a nation's power over other lands"?
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Communism
d)
Industrialization
31.
Why did Japan become imperialist?
a)
They needed raw materials for their new industries
b)
They believed in White Man's Burden
c)
They wanted to isolate themselves
d)
They wanted to spread Christianity
32.

The Chinese call the events of December 1937–January 1938 as the "Rape of Nanjing", the 'Nanjing Massacre", or even the "Chinese Holocaust". The Japanese refer to the same event as the "Nanjing Incident". Countries often remember historical events in a different light and as a result long-term conflict can arise.

a)

True

b)

False

33.
Finish the statement: To get the natural resources needed to support its growing population, Japanese leaders decided their nation needed to ______.
a)
expand
b)
isolate
c)
modernize
d)
fragment
34.

Which of the following events in the late 1920s caused many Japanese to lose faith in their more democratic government?

a)

Attack on Pearl Harbor

b)

World War I

c)

Nanjing Massacre

d)

Great Depression

35.

What is the definition of command economy?

a)

An economic system combining private and public enterprise.

b)

An economy in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, and prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system.

c)

An economy in which production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined centrally by a government.

36.
Became the leading of the Soviet Union after Lenin’s death
a)
  Adolf Hitler
b)
 Benito Mussolini    
c)
Neutrality acts
d)
Joseph Stalin 
37.
All are true regarding totalitarianism EXCEPT:
a)
Control of public and private life is key
b)
Methods of control include police terror, indocrination, propaganda, and censorship
c)
It incorporates dictatorship and one party rule
d)
A weak and unappealing leader divides the people
38.
If Stalin saw you as a threat to his power, what would he do to you?
a)
Pay you to stay silent
b)
Eliminate you
c)
Send you to Canada
d)
Give you a higher position in the government to keep you happy
39.

Which is the best description of Collectivization/Collective Farms under Stalin in the Soviet Union?

a)

Stalin’s measure of allowing peasants to own their own farms.

b)

Stalin’s measure of merging small individual farms into larger, government-run farms.

c)

Stalin’s measure of focusing on building heavy industry.

d)

Stalin’s measure of allowing wealthy farmers to take over the farms of poorer peasants.

40.

How did the Great Depression impact employment?

a)

The number of people employed stayed consistent.

b)

The number of people employed increased sharply.

c)

The percentage of people unemployed increased sharply.

d)

The percentage of people in the military decreased steadily.