Q1. When was the Weimar Republic established?

A1. The Weimar Republic was established in 1919 after World War I.

Q2. Why is it called the Weimar Republic?

A2. It is called Weimar because the constitutional assembly met in the city of Weimar in 1919.

Q3. Which event led to the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II?

A3. Germany's defeat in World War I and the German Revolution (1918) led to his abdication.

Q4. What major treaty humiliated Germany after WWI?

A4. The Treaty of Versailles (1919) imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

Q5. Name one economic crisis faced by the Weimar Republic.

A5. Hyperinflation in 1923 was a severe economic crisis for the Weimar Republic.

Q6. What was a political weakness of the Weimar Republic?

A6. A fragmented party system led to unstable coalition governments.

Q7. How did the Great Depression affect Weimar Germany?

A7. It caused massive unemployment and increased support for extremist parties.

Q8. Who was the President of Germany when Hitler was appointed Chancellor?

A8. President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler Chancellor in January 1933.

Q9. What was the public attitude towards democracy in Weimar Germany?

A9. Many Germans lost faith in democracy, seeing it as weak and ineffective.

Q10. Give one social consequence of the Weimar Republic’s instability.

A10. Social unrest and strikes increased, creating fertile ground for radical movements.

Q11. Which party did Hitler lead?

A11. Adolf Hitler led the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP or Nazi Party).

Q12. What was the Munich Putsch?

A12. The Munich Putsch (1923) was Hitler's failed coup attempt to seize power in Munich.

Q13. Name the book Hitler wrote while in prison.

A13. He wrote Mein Kampf during his imprisonment in 1924.

Q14. What strategy did Hitler adopt after the failed Putsch?

A14. He shifted to gaining power legally through elections and political alliances.

Q15. Which event helped Hitler suspend civil liberties in 1933?

A15. The Reichstag Fire (February 1933) was used to suspend civil liberties.

Q16. What was the Enabling Act (1933)?

A16. The Enabling Act allowed Hitler’s government to pass laws without Reichstag approval, creating a dictatorship.

Q17. Who managed Nazi propaganda effectively?

A17. Joseph Goebbels was the Minister of Propaganda and managed Nazi messaging.

Q18. Why did industrialists support Hitler?

A18. Many industrialists feared communism and saw Hitler as a protector of business interests.

Q19. When was Hitler appointed Chancellor?

A19. Hitler was appointed Chancellor on 30 January 1933.

Q20. What role did elections play in Nazi rise?

A20. Electoral gains increased Nazi influence, enabling political deals that brought Hitler to power.

Q21. What is the Nazi idea of the 'Aryan race'?

A21. Nazis claimed the 'Aryan' (Germanic) race was superior to other races.

Q22. Define 'Lebensraum'.

A22. 'Lebensraum' means 'living space'—the idea that Germany needed more territory for its people.

Q23. What was Nazi attitude towards democracy?

A23. Nazis were anti-democratic and promoted an authoritarian state led by a Führer.

Q24. Who were the primary targets of Nazi racial policy?

A24. Jews were the main targets, along with Roma, disabled people, and other minorities.

Q25. What were the Nuremberg Laws?

A25. Enacted in 1935, they deprived Jews of German citizenship and civil rights.

Q26. How did Nazis view communism?

A26. Nazis saw communism as a major enemy and threat to social order.

Q27. What role did myth and history play in Nazi ideology?

A27. Nazis used mythic pasts and distorted history to build national pride and legitimacy.

Q28. What was the Führerprinzip?

A28. The Führerprinzip was the leadership principle that placed absolute authority in the Führer.

Q29. How did the Nazis justify expansionism?

A29. They justified expansion as necessary for securing Lebensraum and national strength.

Q30. Name one way the Nazis spread their worldview.

A30. Through propaganda in schools, media, films, and rallies.

Q31. Which organization trained Nazi boys?

A31. The Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) trained boys for military and ideological loyalty.

Q32. Which group was for girls under the Nazis?

A32. The League of German Girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel) prepared girls for homemaking and motherhood.

Q33. Was membership in Hitler Youth voluntary?

A33. It became effectively compulsory as the regime encouraged and pressured all youth to join.

Q34. What did Nazi schools emphasize?

A34. They emphasized physical fitness, obedience, racial theory, and nationalist history.

Q35. How were textbooks changed under Nazis?

A35. Textbooks were rewritten to reflect Nazi racial ideas and glorify German history.

Q36. Name one activity Hitler Youth did.

A36. Paramilitary drills and outdoor physical training were common activities.

Q37. What role did youth play in Nazi society?

A37. Youth were shaped as future soldiers, mothers, and loyal supporters of the regime.

Q38. How did the regime control youth organizations?

A38. The state controlled and coordinated youth groups to ensure ideological conformity.

Q39. What was the slogan for girls about roles in society?

A39. The slogan was "Kinder, Küche, Kirche" (children, kitchen, church).

Q40. How did youth indoctrination help Nazi goals?

A40. Indoctrination secured long-term loyalty and reduced opposition among the next generation.

Q41. What was Kristallnacht?

A41. Kristallnacht (1938) was a violent pogrom against Jews, with synagogues and shops destroyed.

Q42. What were concentration camps used for?

A42. Initially for political prisoners and later for forced labour and mass murder.

Q43. Who ran the secret police in Nazi Germany?

A43. The Gestapo (secret police) enforced Nazi policies and suppressed opposition.

Q44. What does 'ghetto' refer to in Nazi context?

A44. 'Ghetto' refers to segregated urban areas where Jews were confined before deportation.

Q45. Name one reason ordinary people complied with Nazi crimes.

A45. Fear of repression and propaganda pressured many to conform or stay silent.

Q46. Who were targeted in the Holocaust besides Jews?

A46. Roma, disabled people, political opponents, and others were also targeted.

Q47. What was the purpose of deportations?

A47. Deportations moved Jews and others to ghettos and extermination camps for murder or forced labor.

Q48. How did propaganda affect public opinion about Jews?

A48. Propaganda dehumanised Jews and made persecution more acceptable to many people.

Q49. What was 'Final Solution' in Nazi policy?

A49. The 'Final Solution' was the Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of Jews.

Q50. Give one lesson from the crimes of Nazi Germany.

A50. The importance of protecting human rights and resisting hatred and discrimination.