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The Causes of World War II: Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Totalitarianism - Starter Quiz

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  • Q1
    What is the name of the 1919 treaty that ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany, which later contributed to the causes of World War II?
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  • Q2
    Arrange the following key terms in the logical sequence to show how events led to World War II: depression, Treaty, totalitarianism, unemployment.
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  • Q3
    The Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, placed heavy economic and territorial penalties on Germany, which contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler and totalitarianism in Germany.
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  • Q4
    Put the following events in the order in which they occurred, showing how the Treaty of Versailles and the rise of totalitarian leaders led to World War II.
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  • Q5
    Which of the following best explains how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of totalitarian leaders in Europe prior to World War II?
    It gave Germany new colonies in Africa and Asia to stabilize its economy.
    It created strong alliances that ensured lasting peace in Europe.
    It imposed harsh penalties and humiliation on Germany, leading to economic hardship and resentment.
    It encouraged democratic institutions and political freedom in the defeated countries.
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  • Q6
    Select ALL causes that directly contributed to the outbreak of World War II. (More than one answer may be correct.)
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  • Q7
    Sort the following items into three groups: those connected to the Treaty of Versailles, those linked to the rise of totalitarian leaders, and those relating to economic problems after World War I. Your groups are: Treaty of Versailles, Rise of Totalitarian Leaders, Economic Problems after WWI. Items: Adolf Hitler, Great Depression, War Guilt Clause, Benito Mussolini, Reparations, Stock Market Crash, Josef Stalin, Loss of Territories (for Germany), Hyperinflation in Germany.
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  • Q8
    Match each World War II cause or concept with its correct description.
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  • Q9
    Unscramble the following word related to how strict terms in a major treaty contributed to World War II: AERSTIVL
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  • Q10
    Which factor best explains the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe and Asia during the interwar period leading up to World War II?
    The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to pay reparations, motivating democratic reform throughout Europe.
    Strong alliances between Britain, France, and the United States prevented the rise of dictatorships in Europe.
    Weak democracies and ineffective governments in countries like Germany and Italy allowed extremist parties to gain power.
    Totalitarian regimes rose due to traditional monarchies wanting to regain power in the early 20th century.
    Economic hardships and resentment caused by the Treaty of Versailles created instability that totalitarian leaders exploited.
    The global Great Depression increased unemployment and fear, making citizens more receptive to authoritarian promises.
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