Ideological Foundations of Nazi Germany Quiz

1. Lebensraum - 'living space' to the East of Germany which would be taken for Germany's growing population. It should be taken by the strong to help eliminate the weak.

True

False

The given statement suggests that Germany sought to expand its territory to the east in order to provide more living space for its growing population. This expansion would be achieved by taking land from other countries. Additionally, the statement implies that the strong should take this land to eliminate the weak. The answer "True" indicates that this statement accurately reflects the concept of Lebensraum in Nazi ideology.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that Germany sought to expand its territory to the east in order to provide more living space for its growing population. This expansion would be achieved by taking land from other countries. Additionally, the statement implies that the strong should take this land to eliminate the weak. The answer "True" indicates that this statement accurately reflects the concept of Lebensraum in Nazi ideology.

2. What was Nazism a combination of?

Nationalism and Capitalism

Nationalism and Communism

Nationalism and Socialism

The name Nazi was a combination of both 'nationalist' and 'socialist', emerging in response to the name 'Sozi' which was used to describe the German Social Democratic Party (SPD)

Explanation

The name Nazi was a combination of both 'nationalist' and 'socialist', emerging in response to the name 'Sozi' which was used to describe the German Social Democratic Party (SPD)

3. How were nationalism and socialism united in?

Volksgemeinschaft

Lebensraum

Weimar

Volksgemeinschaft (people community). The Nazis sought to create a state that was exclusively German, including those Germans who lived outside Germany. Non Germans would be encouraged to leave, those who remained would be exploited in the interests of those of 'German blood'.

Explanation

Volksgemeinschaft (people community). The Nazis sought to create a state that was exclusively German, including those Germans who lived outside Germany. Non Germans would be encouraged to leave, those who remained would be exploited in the interests of those of 'German blood'.

4. Alfred Rosenberg made further sense of Hitlers ideas by drawing his attention to what?

The Buddhist nature of Communism

The Jewish nature of Bolshevism

The Jewish nature of Marxism

Rosenberg pointed out that:
* Marx and Engels were Jews
* Trotsky and other leading Bolsheviks were Jews
Therefore Communism was a Jewish plot to destroy the national identity and strength of Germany.

Explanation

Rosenberg pointed out that:
* Marx and Engels were Jews
* Trotsky and other leading Bolsheviks were Jews
Therefore Communism was a Jewish plot to destroy the national identity and strength of Germany.

5. The Munich Putsch was an attempt by Hitler and the Nazis when?

9th November 1923

9th Ocober 1923

19th November 1923

The Munich Putsch, also known as the Beer Hall Putsch, was an attempted coup by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party on 9th November 1923. Hitler and his followers tried to seize power in Munich, Germany, by storming a beer hall where government officials were meeting. However, the coup was unsuccessful, and Hitler was arrested and later sentenced to prison. This event marked a turning point in Hitler's rise to power, as he used his trial to gain publicity and spread his extremist ideology.

Explanation

The Munich Putsch, also known as the Beer Hall Putsch, was an attempted coup by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party on 9th November 1923. Hitler and his followers tried to seize power in Munich, Germany, by storming a beer hall where government officials were meeting. However, the coup was unsuccessful, and Hitler was arrested and later sentenced to prison. This event marked a turning point in Hitler's rise to power, as he used his trial to gain publicity and spread his extremist ideology.

6. Hitler's anti-Semitism, anti-Communism and desire for Lebensraum in Germany could all be united into one ideological goal, which was war with the _____ _____.

In 1939, Hitler said "Everything I do is directed against Russia."

Explanation

In 1939, Hitler said "Everything I do is directed against Russia."

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7. German parties.

NSDAP