WW1 and its aftermath
What was one major goal of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?
To punish Germany and limit its military power
Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Nazism and the events leading to the Holocaust?
Long-standing anti-Jewish prejudices in Europe that blamed Jewish people for social and economic problems
Government-controlled propaganda that spread racist and nationalistic messages
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common regarding their belief in God?
They are all monotheistic
Religion has the largest following?
Christianity
Use the chart below to compare how citizens participate in choosing leaders in each country.
Citizens in parliamentary democracies vote for representatives who then choose the leader, while citizens in Russia vote directly for the president
Which event led to the rise of communism in Russia after World War I?
The Russian people’s anger over poverty and war losses
Which factors helped Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party gain power in Germany during the 1930s?
Preexisting anti-Jewish beliefs that made people accept Nazi ideas more easily
Propaganda that blamed Jewish people and other minorities for Germany’s problems
Match each religion with the name of its followers:
Judaism- Jews
Christianity- Christians
Islam- Muslims
Christians holy day
Easter
How does citizen participation differ among the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia?
Citizens in the United Kingdom and Germany vote for members of parliament, while Russia’s citizens vote for a president with stronger centralized power.
How did the worldwide depression affect European nations after World War I?
It increased unemployment and political instability.
Which actions or events directly contributed to the Holocaust during World War II?
The Nuremberg Laws that stripped Jewish people of citizenship and rights
Establishment of concentration and extermination camps across Europe
Which of the following correctly identifies the founders or central figures associated with each religion?
Judaism – Moses; Christianity – Jesus; Islam – Muhammad
Germanic languages
Romance Language
Slavic Language
Western and Northern Europe (Germany, UK, Sweden, Norway)
Southern Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal)
Eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus
Which statements correctly describe differences between parliamentary and presidential democracies?
In a parliamentary democracy, the head of government (Prime Minister) is chosen by the legislature.
In a presidential democracy, the president is elected separately from the legislature.
How did the Treaty of Versailles and economic depression create conditions that allowed Nazism to rise in Germany?
Harsh punishments and economic hardship led people to support extreme leaders promising change.
How did German reunification contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War?
It showed that communist governments in Eastern Europe were losing control and that people wanted democracy.
What is the Christians holy book?
Bible
English
Russia
Global language with roots in the Germanic family, official in the UK and Ireland
Largest Slavic language, official in Russia
Which of the following best describes a cultural characteristic of Europe?
Europe is home to many different languages, religions, and cultural traditions influenced by its long history.
Compare the rise of communism in Russia and Nazism in Germany after World War I.
Both promised to rebuild their nations after times of hardship.
How did German reunification contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War?
It showed that communist governments in Eastern Europe were losing control and that people wanted democracy.
Each religion to its main place of worship:
Judaism- Synagogue
Christianity- Church
Islam- Mosque
What did the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolize in relation to the Cold War?
The decline of communist influence and the movement toward freedom and unity
What is one major difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?
In a parliamentary democracy, the leader is chosen by the legislature, while in a presidential democracy, the leader is elected separately by the people.