CHAPTER 3 : NAZISM AND THE RISE OF HITLER (CLASS IX)
A. VERY SHORT TYPE: 1. What was genocidal war? Ans: It was a war started by Germany during the Second World War, which resulted in the mass murder of selected groups of innocent civilians of Europe. 2. What was the impact of the First World War on the political system of Germany? Answer: The abdication of the emperor gave an opportunity to parliamentary parties to recast German polity. A democratic constitution was established with a federal structure. 3. Name the members of the Axis powers. Ans: Germany, Italy and Japan. 4. Name the members of the Allies. Ans: England, France and Russia. 5. What refers to the Secret State Police of Germany? Ans: Gestapo. 6. What is hyperinflation? Mention the factor responsible for this. Ans: It is a situation when there is very high price rise. It occurred in Germany after the First World War due to too much printing of currency. 7. What was the Enabling Act which was passed by Hitler after he took control over Germany? Ans: The Enabling ...