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Chapter 6: Republic of Germany

Quiz by Charles R. Finch

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  • Q1
    Which of the following BEST describes the climate of most of Germany?
    Hot Summers and Cold Winters with little precipitation except for winter snow.
    Cool Winters and Mild Summers with good precipitation most of the winter.
    Very Cold Winters with hot and dry summers.
    Cool Summers with land deep in snow most of the winter.
    30s
  • Q2
    Where do most people live in Germany?
    Near the Alps Mountains
    Along the coast
    Rural areas
    Urban areas
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is the area along the Rhine River heavily populated?
    Many people in Germany rely on the Rhine for fresh water since it is the only source of fresh water in Germany.
    Many people in Germany fish for a living, and the Rhine River is excellent for fishing.
    The Rhine makes trade and transportation throughout Germany easier.
    The Rhine acts as a trade barrier, which means that the land around the area is protected.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following BEST completes the graphic: "Industries emit chemicals into the air." -----> _____________________________ -----> "Soil becomes unstable for agriculture."
    Air Pollution
    Acid Rain
    Global Warming
    Water Pollution
    30s
  • Q5
    What time period do these headlines BEST represent: "The Great War is Finally Over!" "The Allies are Deciding our Fate" "The Deutsche Mark is Worthless!" "Unemployment Numbers Soar!"
    After World War II ends
    During the Cold War
    Before World War I Begins
    Between World War I and World War II
    30s
  • Q6
    Which part of the Treaty of Versailles was most damaging to the German economy?
    Germany had to pay the Allies large sums of money.
    Germany lost its colonies.
    Germans were not allowed to have a large army and navy.
    The German emperor was put on trial.
    30s
  • Q7
    How did the Allies hope to keep Germany from becoming too powerful again after World War I?
    The Germans were not allowed to have a large army or navy.
    Great Britain sent troops into Germany for 10 years.
    Germany was divided into four parts and controlled by four different countries.
    France took over the German bases.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the correct order of the following events: 1) Hitler was named chancellor of Germany. 2) Germany invaded Poland. 3) Germans were unhappy because of high unemployment and poverty. 4) France and Great Britain declared war on Germany.
    4, 3, 1, 2
    3, 1, 2, 4
    2, 4, 3, 1
    1, 2, 4, 3
    30s
  • Q9
    Which statement explains what these sentences are about: "Hitler promised to rebuild Germany's military." "The Treaty of Versailles angered Germans." "Hitler said he would get back Germany's lost land."
    Ways that German leaders tried to rebuild their country.
    Feelings Germans had about other countries.
    Event that led to World War I.
    Reasons why Hitler and the Nazis came to power in Germany.
    30s
  • Q10
    Based on the following quote, why did life seem foreign to people from East Germany after the reunification: "After the reunification, there was a certain sense of foreignness because daily life in the former East German states was completely turned inside out - everything from the shops to the bureaucracy to the working world. ~ Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
    The people of West Germany spoke English after World War II.
    Stores in West Germany sold goods that the East Germans had never seen before.
    East Germany was more modern, while West Germany was behind.
    West Germany was more modern, while East Germany was behind.
    30s
  • Q11
    How was Germany divided at the end of World War II?
    West Germany was allowed to self-govern, while East Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union.
    West Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union and East Germany was controlled by the United States and Britain.
    West Germany was still controlled by the Nazi Party and East Germany was controlled by the United States and Britain.
    West Germany was controlled by the United States, Britain, and France, while the Soviet Union controlled East Germany.
    30s
  • Q12
    What type of government does Germany have?
    Parliamentary Democracy
    Constitutional Monarchy
    Presidential Democracy
    Dictatorship
    30s
  • Q13
    How does the chancellor gain power?
    Passed on by the preceding chancellor
    Selected by the Bundestag
    Popular vote of the citizens
    Chosen by the president
    30s
  • Q14
    How are members of the Bundestag selected?
    Elected by the voters.
    Half are selected by the president and half selected by the chancellor.
    Half through election and half appointed by the chancellor.
    Elected by the Bundesrat.
    30s
  • Q15
    In the German welfare state, who receives guaranteed benefits?
    Bundestag representatives
    Unemployed citizens, the poor, disabled, elderly or sick
    College students
    Government workers
    30s

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