Here are 15 key points focusing on important dates, figures, and events on Nazism and the Rise of Hitler which will help you during exam preparation:
- WWI begins: August 1, 1914.
- Germany capitulates, ending WWI: November 9, 1918.
- Weimar Republic proclaimed: November 9, 1918.
- Treaty of Versailles signed: June 28, 1919.
- Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany: January 30, 1933.
- Germany invades Poland, starting WWII: September 1, 1939.
- Germany invades the USSR: June 22, 1941.
- Mass murder of Jews begins: June 23, 1941.
- The United States enters WWII: December 8, 1941.
- Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz: January 27, 1945.
- Allied victory in Europe: May 8, 1945.
- Hitler’s Youth Involvement and Ideology Indoctrination.
- Nazi racial policies and persecution of Jews and others.
- Economic recovery efforts under Hitler, including rearmament.
- The use of propaganda and suppression of opposition.
These points offer a snapshot of key historical moments, ideological shifts, and the socio-political context of Nazi Germany. Please use it as a quick reference while preparing for class 9, chapter 3, “Nazism and the Rise of Hitler.”
MCQ Questions and Answers for Class 9 History Chapter 3 Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Question 1: What was the political situation in Germany post World War I?
a) Stable democracy
b) Monarchical rule
c) Military dictatorship
d) Unstable democracy
Answer:
d) Unstable democracy — Post World War I, Germany was an unstable democracy.
Question 2: What led to the hyperinflation in Germany in 1923?
a) Excessive war reparations
b) Overproduction in factories
c) Import restrictions
d) Agricultural failures
Answer:
a) Excessive war reparations — The hyperinflation in Germany in 1923 was primarily due to excessive war reparations.
Question 3: What was the main aim of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 with respect to Germany?
a) To strengthen Germany’s military
b) To impose harsh penalties and restrictions
c) To assist in Germany’s economic recovery
d) To establish a new monarchy in Germany
Answer:
b) To impose harsh penalties and restrictions — The Treaty of Versailles aimed to impose harsh penalties and restrictions on Germany.
Question 4: When did Adolf Hitler become the Chancellor of Germany?
a) 1923
b) 1933
c) 1939
d) 1945
Answer:
b) 1933 — Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
Question 5: What was the key feature of Hitler’s foreign policy?
a) Promoting peace with neighboring countries
b) Expansion of German territory
c) Strengthening trade relationships
d) Forming alliances with communist nations
Answer:
b) Expansion of German territory — The key feature of Hitler’s foreign policy was the expansion of German territory.
Question 6: What was the primary focus of Nazi propaganda?
a) Promoting democracy
b) Emphasizing Jewish conspiracy
c) Advocating for women’s rights
d) Supporting international peace
Answer:
b) Emphasizing Jewish conspiracy — Nazi propaganda primarily focused on emphasizing a Jewish conspiracy.
Question 7: Which event marked the beginning of World War II?
a) The invasion of Poland by Germany
b) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
c) The formation of the Nazi Party
d) Hitler becoming Chancellor
Answer:
a) The invasion of Poland by Germany — The invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II.
Question 8: What ideology did Nazism primarily oppose?
a) Capitalism
b) Communism
c) Monarchy
d) Federalism
Answer:
b) Communism — Nazism primarily opposed communism.
Question 9: Which of the following was a significant part of Nazi ideology?
a) Racial purity
b) Religious tolerance
c) Gender equality
d) Economic liberalism
Answer:
a) Racial purity — Racial purity was a significant part of Nazi ideology.
Question 10: How did Hitler view the Treaty of Versailles?
a) As a fair agreement
b) As an opportunity for growth
c) As a humiliating setback
d) As an irrelevant document
Answer:
c) As a humiliating setback — Hitler viewed the Treaty of Versailles as a humiliating setback for Germany.
Question 11: What was the main goal of the Enabling Act passed by Hitler?
a) To restore the Weimar Republic
b) To establish dictatorship in Germany
c) To promote democratic elections
d) To improve relations with neighboring countries
Answer:
b) To establish dictatorship in Germany — The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to establish a dictatorship in Germany.
Question 12: What was Hitler’s concept of Lebensraum?
a) The living space required for the German population
b) A peace treaty with neighboring countries
c) The economic development plan for Germany
d) The cultural integration of German-speaking regions
Answer:
a) The living space required for the German population — Lebensraum was the concept of acquiring living space for the German population.
Question 13: Which of the following groups was considered ‘racially inferior’ by the Nazis?
a) Jews
b) Gypsies
c) Russians and Poles
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above — Jews, Gypsies, Russians, and Poles were all considered ‘racially inferior’ by the Nazis.
Question 14: What was the main feature of schools under Nazi rule?
a) Promotion of religious education
b) Focus on scientific learning
c) Ideological training in Nazi beliefs
d) Emphasis on foreign languages
Answer:
c) Ideological training in Nazi beliefs — Schools under Nazi rule focused on ideological training in Nazi beliefs.
Question 15: How did the Nazis use media for their purposes?
a) To promote international cultural exchange
b) To propagate Nazi ideology and beliefs
c) To educate the public about democracy
d) To showcase Germany’s technological advancements
Answer:
b) To propagate Nazi ideology and beliefs — The Nazis used media to spread and propagate their ideology and beliefs.
Question 16: What was the Nuremberg Law of 1935 primarily about?
a) Military regulations
b) Economic reforms
c) Citizenship and racial laws
d) Educational policies
Answer:
c) Citizenship and racial laws — The Nuremberg Law of 1935 focused on citizenship and racial laws, particularly targeting Jews.
Question 17: What did the Ghettoisation phase during the Nazi regime involve?
a) Economic upliftment of ghettos
b) Forced segregation and isolation of Jews
c) Development of cultural centers in cities
d) Improvement of living conditions in urban areas
Answer:
b) Forced segregation and isolation of Jews — The Ghettoisation phase involved the forced segregation and isolation of Jews in ghettos.
Question 18: What was the key aspect of the Nazi ideology regarding women?
a) Promoting women’s rights and equality
b) Encouraging women to pursue higher education
c) Emphasizing the role of women as mothers and home-keepers
d) Supporting women’s participation in politics
Answer:
c) Emphasizing the role of women as mothers and home-keepers — Nazi ideology emphasized the role of women primarily as mothers and home-keepers.
Question 19: What was the primary method of Nazi propaganda against Jews?
a) Promoting Jewish culture and traditions
b) Encouraging dialogue and integration
c) Spreading stereotypes and hatred through media
d) Offering educational programs about Jewish history
Answer:
c) Spreading stereotypes and hatred through media — Nazi propaganda primarily involved spreading stereotypes and hatred against Jews through various media channels.
Question 20: How did the common people in Germany generally react to Nazism?
a) Most actively resisted Nazi policies
b) They were largely passive and apathetic
c) There was unanimous support for Nazism
d) Public protests against Nazism were frequent
Answer:
b) They were largely passive and apathetic — The common people in Germany were generally passive and apathetic towards Nazism.
Match the following Class 9 History Chapter 3 Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Question
Column A | Column B |
---|---|
(i) Hitler’s invasion of Poland | (a) Introduction of the Enabling Act |
(ii) Nuremberg Laws | (b) Expansion of German territory |
(iii) Youth in Nazi Germany | (c) Beginning of World War II |
(iv) Aryan racial purity ideology | (d) Exclusion of Jews from citizenship |
(v) Reichstag Fire | (e) Indoctrination through education |
(vi) Lebensraum | (f) Nazi emergency powers granted |
Answer
Column A | Column B |
---|---|
(i) Hitler’s invasion of Poland | (c) Beginning of World War II |
(ii) Nuremberg Laws | (d) Exclusion of Jews from citizenship |
(iii) Youth in Nazi Germany | (e) Indoctrination through education |
(iv) Aryan racial purity ideology | (b) Expansion of German territory |
(v) Reichstag Fire | (f) Nazi emergency powers granted |
(vi) Lebensraum | (a) Introduction of the Enabling Act |