How Effectively Did the Nazis Control Germany, 1933–45? (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE History): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0470 & 0977

4 hours20 questions
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4 marks

The Nazis built a police state to remove opposition.

What was the role of the SD?

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4 marks

The Nazis turned Germany into a police state.

What was the role of the Gestapo?

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4 marks

The Nazis wanted to display the strength of the new Germany.

Describe how the Nazis used rallies.

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4 marks

Persecution of Jewish people began as soon as the Nazis took power.

Describe how the Nazis persecuted Jewish people between 1933 and 1939.

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6 marks

The Nazis built a police state to remove opposition.

Why did the Nazis change the legal system in Germany?

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10 marks

The Nazis built a police state to remove opposition.

Which was more important to Nazi control of Germany: the Gestapo or the willingness of ordinary Germans to inform on each other? Explain your answer.

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6 marks

Most opposition to the Nazis in Germany was private rather than public.

Why was there little active opposition to the Nazi regime?

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6 marks

The Nazis targeted several minority groups within Germany.

Why did the Nazis persecute minority groups?

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6 marks

Goebbels became Minister for People's Enlightenment and Propaganda in 1933.

Why was Goebbels important to Nazi control of Germany?

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15 marks

Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45

Write an account of the persecution of minority groups in Nazi Germany.

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15 marks

Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45

Write an account of opposition to the Nazi regime.

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15 marks

Write an account of Himmler’s role in Nazi Germany

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25 marks

 Discuss the importance of the SS to Nazi rule

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15 marks

Write an account of Nazi policies towards the Christian churches in Germany.

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25 marks

Discuss the impact of Nazi propaganda on the German people.

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10 marks

The Nazis ruled Germany from 1933 until 1945.

'Most Germans supported the Nazi regime.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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10 marks

Goebbels aimed to control every aspect of German cultural life.

How effectively did the Nazis control culture and the media? Explain your answer.

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10 marks

The Nazis used both fear and persuasion to govern Germany.

Which was more important to Nazi control of Germany: terror or propaganda? Explain your answer.

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25 marks

Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45

Discuss the extent to which Nazi Germany was a totalitarian state.

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25 marks

Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45

Discuss the extent to which opposition threatened the Nazi regime.