German History 1918-33

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1. What was the official name of the Weimar Republic? The Weimar Republic (Weimarer Republik) The German Republic (Die Deutsche Republik) Germany (Deutschland) German Reich (Deutsches Reich)

2. From 5-12 January 1919 there was a Spartacist uprising in Berlin, which was brutally suppressed. What were the Spartacists? Admirers of Ancient Sparta The radical left Followers of Spartacus Extreme nationalists

3. A National Assembly met to draw up a new constitution for Germany. Where did it meet? Berlin Bonn Potsdam Weimar

4. The new Constitution had a flaw that proved fatal. What was it? It allowed for referendums It contained some utopian clauses It made it relatively easy to rule by decree It was too liberal

5. The new government, headed by the Socialists Democrats, had to sign a harsh peace treaty for Germany. Where? Answer: (One Word - take care with the spelling)

6. In March 1920 there was an unsuccessful right-wing putsch in Berlin. How is it referred to? Hitler-Putsch Kapp-Putsch Beer Cellar Putsch Beer Hall Putsch

7. When was the Great Inflation stopped? December 1919 November 1923 March 1925 May 1933

8. When and where did the Nazis first attempt a putsch? Munich 1923 Berlin 1932 Nuremberg 1921 Cologne 1928

9. The period is well known for a flowering of many branches of the arts in Germany, including literature (especially drama), the film, painting, architecture and design. The 'Bauhaus' is associated with the name of ...? Answer: (surname)

10. Which actress starred in the film 'The Blue Angel' and settled in the USA when the Nazis came to power? Answer: (Two Words)

11. Who was Chancellor from August-November, 1923 and then Foreign Minister till his death in October, 1929? His greatest achievements included a signficant improvement in relations with the Western powers and negotiating the entry of Germany into the League of Nations. His name was ...? Answer: (One Word)

12. In what year did Hitler acquire German citizenship? 1933 1919 1932 Never

13. The Nazi Party (NSDAP - Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei = National Socialist German Workers' Party) was founded in 1920. Where? Munich Nuremberg Salzburg Linz

14. The 'Great Inflation' was one of the DIRECT and IMMEDIATE causes of the Nazi seizure of power. True or false? True False

15. The first President of Germany was Friedrich Ebert. Who succeeded him in 1925 and appointed Hitler as Chancellor in 1933? Answer: (Last name only)