Germany 1918 - Getting to know the Second Reich
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Eliot Taylor
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History
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9th Grade
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8 plays
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Medium
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Prussia?
Answer explanation
Prussia was the dominant state in the German Empire. It made up approximately two thirds of German territory. Prussia's King and Chancellor became Germany's in 1871. Prussia 's capital had been Berlin but other significant Prussian cities included Königsberg, Stettin and Posen. The Junkers, German aristocrats, were regarded as militaristic and nationalistic. In 1947 the name Prussia was formally abolished by the Allies as a symbol of German militarism.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the Kaiser? Choose the most appropriate answer
Answer explanation
The Kaiser was the name for the German Emperor and possessed fairly significant political power (although not as much as the Tsar). He could appoint the chancellor, call and dismiss parliament and control the army. There were three Kaisers: Wilhelm I (1861-1888), Friedrich III (1888), Wilhelm II (1888-1918)
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What is meant by the term Reich?
Answer explanation
Did you know Germany has had 3 'Reichs'. The first was known as the Holy Roman Empire and lasted over 1000 years (800CE-1806CE); The second was the Kaiserreich (1871CE-1918CE) and the final, and most in famous, was Hitler's Third Reich 1933-1945. None were ever known as first, second, third but it is a useful historical term!
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What is meant by the term Volk?
Answer explanation
Volk was an important term because it referred to Germans both within and beyond the bounds of the Reich.
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MULTIPLE SELECT
45 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Franco-Prussian War important?
Answer explanation
Prussia and their alliance of other German states decisively defeated the French Second Empire and had a victory parade in Paris. This was the main cause of German-French rivalry before WW1. The Empire was declared in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. This was a symbolic humiliation for France and revenge for Germany and Prussia after defeats by Napoleon and Louis XIV in earlier time periods.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of the Chancellor/Kanzler?
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MULTIPLE SELECT
45 sec • 1 pt
Which statements best describe the Reichstag?
Answer explanation
Germany's political system was by no means democratic but it did give greater opportunities for political representation than in the Russian Empire. By 1912 the Socialists had 130 seats but could not enter Government.
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MULTIPLE SELECT
45 sec • 1 pt
Spot the false statement about German war aims
Answer explanation
The situation in Germany during the war became more and more desperate as it wore on. This only lead to further polarisation and would sow the seeds for later conflict during the early years of the Weimar republic.
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MULTIPLE SELECT
45 sec • 1 pt
Which Statement best describes Kaiser Wilhelm II?
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • Ungraded
What was the most dangerous impact of World War One on Germany?
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