The Treaty of Versailles angered many Germans after World War I because the treaty

forced Germany to pay large war reparations

Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?

The state is more important than the individuals within it

One goal of the League of Nations was to

promote peaceful relations worldwide

Based on the information in this chart, which situation gave rise to Nazi power in Germany?

political and economic instability

The rise of fascism in Germany between World War I and World War II is often associated with

impact of the global economic depression

One reason that Britain and France agreed to appease Hitler at the Munich Conference was to

prevent the start of another world war

Severe inflation, high unemployment, and fear of communism all contributed to the

rise of Fascist governments in Italy, Germany, and Spain

Fascist leaders in Italy and Germany came to power in the 1920s and 1930s because they

exploited economic hardships to gain popular support

Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Communist Russia were similar in that each

established totalitarian governments

The term militarism can best be defined as

buildup of armaments in preparation for war

The term appeasement is best defined as

attempt to avoid conflict by meeting demands of an aggressor

How did geography affect both Napoleon’s invasion and Hitler’s invasion of Russia?

The climate created obstacles to success.

Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe?

invasion of Poland by Nazi forces

studbud

Beginnings of WWII

20 termsStudBud Administration354 plays

Rise of fascism, Early events of WWII

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
What is the best title for this map?
Natural Resources of China and Japan
East Asian Trade Routes
Japanese Imperial Expansion
Dominance of Manchukuo
2
The Treaty of Versailles angered many Germans after World War I because the treaty
required all German-speaking Europeans to return to Germany
made Germany restore its emperor
divided Germany into Communist and non-Communist zones
forced Germany to pay large war reparations
3
Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?
The establishment of an empire will cause division and chaos
The people have a right to overthrow ineffective governments
The state gets its authority from the power of individuals
The state is more important than the individuals within it
4
One goal of the League of Nations was to
bring World War I to an end
promote peaceful relations worldwide
stimulate the economy of Europe
encourage a strong alliance system
5
One similarity between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini is that both
supported communism
rejected militarism
led fascist states
remained in power after World War II
6
Based on the information in this chart, which situation gave rise to Nazi power in Germany?
expansion of Germany’s colonial empire
political and economic instability
success of the Weimar Republic
global prosperity and trade
7
These headlines might be used to illustrate the weakness of the
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
League of Nations
Congress of Vienna
8
The rise of fascism in Germany between World War I and World War II is often associated with
impact of the global economic depression
establishment of a strong parliamentary system
promotion of ethnic diversity
appeal of the doctrine of nonviolence
9
One reason that Britain and France agreed to appease Hitler at the Munich Conference was to
obtain advanced German military weapons in exchange
stop the Nazis from invading the Soviet Union
obey an order from the League of Nations
prevent the start of another world war
10
Which political leader gained power as a result of the failing economy of the Weimar Republic?
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Charles de Gaulle
11
Severe inflation, high unemployment, and fear of communism all contributed to the
rise of Fascist governments in Italy, Germany, and Spain
formation of the Common Market in Italy and Spain
overthrow of monarchies in Italy and Germany
growth of democratic institutions
12
Fascist leaders in Italy and Germany came to power in the 1920s and 1930s because they
resisted all forms of extreme nationalism
supported the League of Nations
exploited economic hardships to gain popular support
maintained political traditions
13
The Armenian massacre, the Holocaust, and the Rape of Nanking are examples of
human rights violations
appeasement policies
resistance movements
Russification efforts
14
Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Communist Russia were similar in that each
elected their leaders through popular vote
supported market-based economies
protected individual rights
established totalitarian governments
15
The term militarism can best be defined as
loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
buildup of armaments in preparation for war
avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
control of territories for economic and political gain
16
The term appeasement is best defined as
attempt to avoid conflict by meeting demands of an aggressor
a declaration of war between two or more nations
peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement
an agreement removing economic barriers between nations
17
How did geography affect both Napoleon’s invasion and Hitler’s invasion of Russia?
The climate created obstacles to success.
Deserts made invasion possible.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
18
Which group was accused of violating human rights in the city of Nanjing during World War II?
Japanese
Germans
Chinese
Americans
19
Which agreement was labeled by the Nazis as unfair to Germany?
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty of Versailles
Soviet Nonaggression Pact
Munich Pact
20
Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
building of the Berlin Wall
signing of the Munich Agreement
invasion of Poland by Nazi forces

Beginnings of WWII Flashcards | StudBud