Question 1

Germany is the world's _____________ largest exporter.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the World Trade Organization (WTO), Germany was the second largest exporter in the world in 2019, with a total export value of $1.486 trillion.

Question 2

Two factors that made the unification of Germany prior to 1806 difficult were

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The unification of Germany was complicated by uncertain geographic boundaries and religious divisions, as the region was fragmented into numerous states with varying religious affiliations, particularly between Protestant and Catholic regions.

Question 3

In his kulturkampf, Bismarck sought to

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Bismarck's kulturkampf (culture struggle) aimed at reducing the power of the Catholic Church in Germany by separating the Catholic Church and the state. He wanted to assert state control over education and cultural institutions, which were previously controlled by religious authorities. Therefore, he sought to remove Germany's education and cultural institutions from the Catholic Church and place them under the state.

Question 4

The reunification of Germany proved more difficult than expected due to

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The poor state of the economy in East Germany has been a major obstacle to a smooth and successful reunification process. The disparity between the two economies proved to be a significant challenge, as West Germany had to invest heavily in East Germany to help it catch up economically. This led to job losses, unemployment, and other economic difficulties.

Question 5

Germany is about the size of

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The answer of Germany is about the size of
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Question 6

The individual who led the unification of Germany through a "revolution from above" was

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Otto von Bismarck was the individual who led the unification of Germany in 1871 through his "revolution from above" approach. As the Prime Minister of Prussia, he used a combination of diplomacy and military power to unify the various German states under the Prussian crown. Bismarck's leadership and vision helped create a strong and unified German Empire.

Question 7

The government of the Federal Republic of Germany was

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The Federal Republic of Germany, also known as West Germany, was established as a federal parliamentary democracy after World War II. The Basic Law, which served as the constitution, ensured democracy, rule of law, and human rights as the foundation of the government.

Question 8

Hitler' s policies included all of the following EXCEPT

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Hitler's policies did not include support for labor unions. In fact, he abolished them and replaced them with the German Labor Front, which was a Nazi-controlled organization that aimed to control and coordinate all aspects of German workers' lives.

Question 9

The first chancellor of the FRG was

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Konrad Adenauer was the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), serving from 1949 to 1963. Paul von Hindenburg was the president of the Weimar Republic before the rise of the Nazi party, Willy Brandt and Helmut Schmidt were both chancellors of the FRG in later years, and Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.

Question 10

Germany's unification in 1990 was the second time that the country had been unified under single rule. The first time was

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Germany was first unified under single rule in 1871, when the German Empire was established through the unification of various German states under the leadership of Prussia.

Question 11

The Weimar Republic failed due to all of the following EXCEPT

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Discrimination against Jews was not a direct factor in the failure of the Weimar Republic. The other options, including resentment towards the Treaty of Versailles, inflation, lack of societal support, and unstable governments, were all significant contributors to the Republic's collapse.

Question 12

The Second Reich was characterized by

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The Second Reich was characterized by an authoritarian regime, rapid industrialization, and the creation of a strong central state. This period saw the strengthening of the German state through the unification of different states, and the consolidation of its power through a strong central government. There was also a focus on rapid industrialization and modernization, which helped to lay the foundations for Germany's economic power in the 20th century. However, this period was also marked by authoritarianism, with limited democratic freedoms, and the persecution of minorities, particularly Jews.

Question 13

The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) was founded in

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The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) was officially founded on May 23, 1949, with the promulgation of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), which served as the country's constitution. This followed the division of Germany into four occupation zones after World War II and the creation of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the Soviet zone of occupation.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The answer of Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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Question 15

Unlike the gasterberter period, migrants coming to Germany after 2000 arrived from unstable regimes in

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Migrants coming to Germany after 2000 arrived from unstable regimes in eastern Europe and Africa.

Question 16

Adolf Hitler came to power as chancellor through

Accepted Answer

Adolf Hitler was appointed as chancellor of Germany by the German president, Paul von Hindenburg, on January 30, 1933. The appointment was made in the hopes of bringing stability to a politically divided government. It was not a direct election or a military coup, nor was it the result of a revolution led by the National Socialist Party. There was no foreign intervention involved.

Question 17

When Germany' s economy went into recession during the recent global economic downturn

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During the recession, German citizens were uncomfortable with the government's spending policies to counter the recession. This is because Germans, in general, are averse to deficit spending and believe in balancing the budget. As a result, there was public discontent with the government's response to the crisis, and many people called for more emphasis on structural reforms instead. 
None of the other options accurately reflects the impact of the recession on the German economy or society.

Question 18

Hitler refused to acknowledge the territorial divisions of World War I, as signed in the Versailles Treaty, because

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Hitler believed in the concept of Lebensraum, or living space, which called for the expansion of German territory into Eastern Europe. The Versailles Treaty prevented Germany from carrying out this plan, which led to Hitler's rejection of its territorial division.

Question 19

The official name of the former East German communist regime (1949-1990) was

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This was the official name chosen by the leaders of the East German communist regime when they established the state in 1949. It was often abbreviated as GDR or DDR (German Democratic Republic), and it lasted until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the subsequent reunification of Germany in 1990. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they either do not reflect the official name of the East German state or use different terms for the same entity.

Question 20

It is estimated that _____________ million Jews were killed in Nazi concentration camps.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) 6. It is estimated that approximately six million Jews were killed in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. This is known as the Holocaust.

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