The legacy of the First World War (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Approximately how many German soldiers died during the First World War?
Approximately how many German soldiers died during the First World War?
2 million
How many German civilians died due to the Allied blockade and food shortages?
How many German civilians died due to the Allied blockade and food shortages?
Over 750,000
What did Germany's national debt increase to during the war years?
What did Germany's national debt increase to during the war years?
150 billion marks
On what date did Kaiser Wilhelm II flee to Holland?
On what date did Kaiser Wilhelm II flee to Holland?
10 November 1918
Where did Kaiser Wilhelm II visit on 9 November 1918?
Where did Kaiser Wilhelm II visit on 9 November 1918?
Spa, Belgium
How many years of Hohenzollern rule ended with the Kaiser's abdication?
How many years of Hohenzollern rule ended with the Kaiser's abdication?
Over 400 years
Who was the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in November 1918?
Who was the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in November 1918?
Friedrich Ebert
On what date was the German Republic officially declared?
On what date was the German Republic officially declared?
9 November 1918
What temporary governing body did Ebert establish on 10 November?
What temporary governing body did Ebert establish on 10 November?
Council of People's Representatives
Who proclaimed the new Republic from the Reichstag building?
Who proclaimed the new Republic from the Reichstag building?
Philipp Scheidemann
On what date was the armistice agreement signed?
On what date was the armistice agreement signed?
11 November 1918
Where was the armistice agreement signed?
Where was the armistice agreement signed?
Compiègne, France
What name was later given to the German Republic established in 1918?
What name was later given to the German Republic established in 1918?
The Weimar Republic