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WorksheetsCIE Germany Depth Study
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What lesson did Hitler most clearly learn from the failure of the Munich Putsch in 1923?
That violence was the most effective tool for seizing power.
That working with the army was unnecessary.
That power could be best achieved through legal, democratic means.
That public support was irrelevant in a revolution.
Why was the Reichstag Fire pivotal for Hitler’s consolidation of power?
It convinced the army to support Hitler.
It provided a pretext to eliminate the Communists and restrict civil liberties.
It allowed Hitler to pass the Enabling Act directly.
It marked the beginning of the Nazi Party’s economic reforms.
How did the Enabling Act differ from the Reichstag Fire Decree in its function?
The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to create laws legally without the Reichstag.
The Enabling Act suspended civil liberties.
The Reichstag Fire Decree replaced the Weimar Constitution.
The Reichstag Fire Decree banned all political parties.
Which of the following best describes the political purpose of the Night of the Long Knives?
To implement racial laws.
To gain full control of the German economy.
To eliminate threats within the Nazi Party and win over the military.
To pass the Enabling Act through fear.
Why did Hitler need the support of the army more than the SA by 1934?
The SA had become too loyal to Hitler.
The army was the only institution with the power to overthrow Hitler.
The SA wanted to disband the Nazi Party.
The army supported Communism, which Hitler opposed.
How did the Munich Putsch reflect Hitler’s use of legality in consolidating power?
It was a complete military takeover.
It relied solely on public referenda.
It showed Hitler’s preference for legal methods to achieve control.
It marked the start of World War II.
How did the Reichstag Fire reflect Hitler’s use of propaganda in consolidating power?
It was framed to justify Nazi actions and win public support.
It was hidden from the public entirely.
It resulted in Hitler’s resignation.
It had no impact on public opinion.
How did the Enabling Act reflect Hitler’s use of legality in gaining control?
It was passed after a military coup.
It legally allowed Hitler to rule by decree, bypassing the Reichstag.
It was introduced by President Hindenburg.
It was invalid under Weimar law.
How did the Night of the Long Knives reflect Hitler’s use of violence?
It was a peaceful transfer of power.
It promoted social welfare.
It showed how force was used strategically to remove threats or gain support.
It was only symbolic and had no real effect.
What was the main propaganda benefit of the Reichstag Fire for Hitler?
It helped him rebuild the parliament building.
It created public fear of a Communist uprising.
It caused sympathy for the Nazis abroad.
It resulted in a peaceful agreement with Communists.
Why was the Enabling Act crucial for Hitler’s dictatorship?
It allowed the Nazis to hold elections every six months.
It introduced worker protections.
It gave Hitler legal powers to pass laws without opposition.
It removed trade unions.
Why did Hitler eliminate Röhm during the Night of the Long Knives?
Röhm planned to flee to Austria.
Röhm supported Communism.
Röhm threatened Hitler’s control and wanted to absorb the army into the SA.
Röhm was already a member of the SS.
How did the Munich Putsch affect Hitler’s strategy after 1923?
It made him avoid politics completely.
It showed him that seizing power legally was more effective.
It convinced him to leave Germany.
It ended the Nazi Party.
What enabled the Enabling Act to pass in March 1933?
Communists voted in favour.
Nazis had an outright majority.
Communists were banned and others intimidated or persuaded.
It was a public referendum.
Why did the Reichstag Fire Decree matter?
It increased employment.
It suspended civil rights and allowed mass arrests.
It gave women the vote.
It ended the Treaty of Versailles.
How did Hitler justify the Night of the Long Knives to the German public?
He claimed it was necessary to stop an SA-led rebellion.
He denied it ever happened.
He said it was a Communist plot.
He blamed the Jews.
What legal method gave Hitler full control of the lawmaking process?
The Weimar Constitution
The Enabling Act
The Nuremberg Laws
The Fire Decree
Which institution was most reassured by the Night of the Long Knives?
Hitler Youth
Workers' unions
The German army
German Jews
Why did Hitler see the SA as a threat in 1934?
They were too weak to matter.
They were loyal to Hindenburg.
They wanted a 'second revolution' and threatened Hitler’s alliance with the army.
They were pacifists.
What combination of strategies did Hitler use between 1933–34?
Foreign diplomacy and economic aid
Legal, political, and violent methods to eliminate democracy
Military invasion and appeasement
Socialist revolution and workers’ control
What role did fear play after the Reichstag Fire?
None—it was ignored by the public.
It was used to justify emergency laws and round up Communists.
It led to protests against Hitler.
It caused Hitler to resign.
What was the SA’s main purpose before 1934?
To educate children.
To intimidate opponents and support Nazi rallies.
To form a new government.
To oppose Hitler’s leadership.
Why was the Enabling Act more significant than a presidential decree?
It required fewer votes.
It gave permanent legislative power to Hitler.
It was never used.
It abolished all courts.
Why didn’t the Munich Putsch lead to Hitler’s execution?
He was too unimportant.
He used his trial to gain sympathy and media attention.
He fled the country.
He was pardoned by Hindenburg.
What did the events from 1933–34 reveal about Hitler’s leadership style?
That he valued compromise.
That he rejected all legal authority.
That he combined legal authority, propaganda, and force to build a dictatorship.
That he trusted democratic institutions.
