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WorksheetsUnit 2: European History Review
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 15mins
Maya, Ava, and Aiden are learning about the Treaty of Versailles in history class. Can you help them figure out which TWO of the following were actual punishments given to Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to give up valuable land that was full of natural resources
Germany had strict limits on the purpose and size of its military
Austria-Hungary received the blame for causing World War 1.
Russia was forced to pay reparations to other countries for the damages it had inflicted in World War 1.
Samuel, Maya, and James are debating in history class: Which of the following events "sparked" World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian Man
The invasion of Poland by Germany
The bombing of Hiroshima by the United States
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan.
Ethan, Aria, and Rohan are history detectives! They want to know: Which treaty officially ended 'The Great War' (aka WW1)? Help them crack the case!
The Treaty of Versailles
Jay's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty
The Treaty of Paris
Ethan, Olivia, and Liam are discussing how alliances shaped the start of World War 1 and World War 2. If Ethan’s country is attacked, what role do alliances play for Olivia and Liam’s countries?
A. These treaties meant that if one country was attacked, the other friend countries were bound to defend them.
B. The policy of building a stronger military was judged relative to neighbors, creating a culture of paranoia that heightened the search for alliances.
C. When a country increases their power and wealth by bringing additional territories under their control, usually without outright colonizing or resettling them.
D. An intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one’s country.
Daniel, Arjun, and Aria are time-traveling students who land in early twentieth-century Russia. They notice a huge change happening in the country. What major event led to the rise of Communism during this time?
A. A focus on limiting government involvement in everyday life.
B. The desire to recreate the success of the Germany economy.
C. Poor leadership for Russia and losses in World War I
D. A fear of the expanding influence of the United States in Europe.
Imagine Michael, David, and Sophia are living in Europe during the Great Depression. Select the TWO best examples of what they might have experienced during this tough time.
A. Large numbers of Europeans stood in lines to get food from soup kitchens and breadlines.
B. The value of money from countries in Europe greatly increased (money was worth more).
C. The decline in world trade caused many businesses in Europe to close.
D. Europeans had an easy time finding jobs and employment because of the economic boom.
Ava, Benjamin, and Lily are discussing history class. Which event did Nazi propaganda exaggerate to make it seem even bigger than it was?
World War One
The creation of Germany's Luftwaffe
The Holocaust
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Imagine Hannah, Mason, and Abigail are learning about history. During the 1930s, Nazi propaganda often used scapegoating, especially blaming the Jewish people. What does this mean?
supporting Jewish businesses
creating a strong communist economy
encouraging Germans to work hard
claiming the Jews were at fault for Germany's problems.
Noah, Kai, and Aiden are working on a history project about World War II. They want to know: How did the Nazi Party in Germany gain so much popularity, eventually leading to the Holocaust?
There was a preexisting prejudice against the Jews.
The Nazi Party used bribes to gain power.
The Nazi Party used widespread, antisemitic propaganda.
The Nazis promoted freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Adolf Hitler's speeches caused people to support the Nazi Party.
Kai, James, and Sophia are discussing history class. Kai asks, "How did Nazi propaganda play a role in leading to the Holocaust?" What would be the best answer to Kai's question?
It blamed Germany's economic and social problems on the Jewish people.
It convinced Germans that the United States was to blame for their suffering.
It motivated German workers to rise up and take control of the means of production.
It encouraged German consumers to boycott businesses run by Fascist Party members.
Kai and Scarlett are learning about history. In 1941, the German government forced Jews to wear a yellow Star of David sewn onto their clothes. What is this an example of?
Antisemitism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Propaganda
Benjamin, Michael, and Abigail are discussing major events in Europe that shook the world. Which event do you think eventually contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
The reunification of East Germany and West Germany
Creation of more democratic governments
Passage of a trade agreement with the USA
Creation of a common market for trade.
Imagine William, Abigail, and David are history detectives! At the end of World War II, which country did the Allies split into different occupation zones for them to investigate?
Germany
The Soviet Union
The United Kingdom
France
Imagine James, Anika, and Aiden are standing in the crowd shown in this photograph. Can you guess why all these people, including our friends, were out protesting together?
Elijah, Ava, and Aria are looking at this political cartoon in history class. They start guessing what it means! Can you join them and pick the best explanation for this cartoon?
The political cartoon shows a sinking ship, labeled the USSR. There are many life-boats floating away from the ship with names of former Soviet Republics. The cartoon is showing the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The political cartoon shows a submarine labeled USSR rising out of the water. The cartoon is showing the Rise of Communism.
The political cartoon shows a large storm overwhelming a ship that represent Russia. The cartoon shows the fall of the Romanov Dynasty as Russia's monarchy.
David, Samuel, and Harper are looking at this map and wondering about the Berlin Wall. Can you help them out? Based on the map, which choice explains why the Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall?
A) To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin
B) To protect West Germany from invasion
C) To unite East and West Berlin
D) To expand the territory of East Germany
Lily, Scarlett, and Anika are time-traveling students visiting Berlin in the 1960s. They notice a huge wall being built and wonder why the Soviet Union is putting it up. Can you help them figure out the real reason the Berlin Wall was constructed?
The Soviet Union wanted to stop Germans from East Germany from emigrating out of the Soviet Union through West Berlin.
The Soviet Union wanted to protect the people in East Germany from the West Germans.
The Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall to prevent nuclear radiation from the Chernobyl Disaster escaping into West Germany.
The Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall to prevent the spread of communist ideals through West Berlin.
Kai, Arjun, and Aria are on a history adventure! They found the mysterious map below and need your help to figure out what it shows. Can you crack the code and select the answer choice that best describes what this map is all about?
The map shows the occupation and division of Germany in the aftermath of World War One.
The map shows the border between the Eastern Bloc and the rest of Europe.
The map shows the alliances from World War Two.
Hannah, Jackson, and Ethan are discussing different political movements after World War One. Which of the following situations is the best example of fascism?
The United States efforts to promote democracy and capitalism after World War One.
A cultural movement in Europe and the United States where citizens enjoyed peace and prosperity.
Political movement in Europe that supported strong, authoritarian leaders as dictators after World War One.
An ancient form of government where a king or queen rules over a country with the blessing of the people.
Emma and Jackson are exploring the history of European cities. They discover that there were crowded, poor areas where Jews were forced to live. What were these areas called?
Antisemitism
Concentration Camps
Ghettos
Armistics
Nora, Liam, and Benjamin are discussing history class. Nora asks, "What was the main purpose of propaganda in Hitler's government?" Can you help them figure it out?
To protect Jews and other minorities
To convince Germans to become anti-Semitic
To persecute the Nazis
To show different points of view and teach history
Abigail, Evelyn, and Aiden are debating which conflict from Modern European History lasted almost 50 years and started as a showdown between democracy and communism. Can you help them figure it out?
World War One
World War Two
The Russian Revolution
The Cold War
Aria, Jackson, and Benjamin are looking at the image below in their history class. They wonder: Why did Adolf Hitler and the Nazis use images and media like this one?
spread propaganda and influence public opinion
promote democratic values and free speech
encourage artistic freedom and diversity
support international peace organizations
Mia, David, and Arjun are looking at this historical propaganda poster and are curious about its purpose. Which statement best describes how the Nazi Party used images like this?
The Nazi Party used images like this as propaganda to convince Germans the Jews were to blame for the economic struggles in Germany after World War One and the Treaty of Versailles.
The Nazi Party used images like this to blame the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union for the economic struggles after World War One.
The Nazi Party used images like this as propaganda to convince Germans to sign up for military service in World War One.
Adolf Hitler and the Nazis used propaganda to convince people in the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union that the Jews were to blame for the economic struggles in the USA, the UK, and the USSR during the Great Depression.
