The Treaty of Versailles — Quiz

Question 1

As a result of World War I, what happened to the foreign colonies held by European powers?

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Germany was forced to give up its colonies to the Allies.

Question 2

Which statement is a fact regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

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It established peace between the Allies and Germany.

Question 3

After World War I, the Rhineland was demilitarized, meaning that Germany agreed

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not to station troops there.

Question 4

How was the German economy affected by having to pay reparations? Choose three correct answers.

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Germany was obligated to raise billions of dollars to pay the Allies.; Germany had a hard time raising money to make its payments.; Germany was forced to print money to pay its debts.

Question 5

The war guilt clause blamed which country for having started World War I?

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Germany

Question 6

Which of these statements best describes the views of those involved with the Treaty of Versailles? Choose five correct answers.

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Japan was unhappy that its contribution to the war effort had gone unrewarded.; France thought the treaty was not tough enough on Germany.; Great Britain feared that the treaty was too harsh on Germany.; Germany was unhappy it could not participate in the treaty negotiations.; Germany resented the fact that it had to sign the treaty or face invasion.

Question 7

In an effort to avoid a future war, the Treaty of Versailles called for German disarmament. Which measures were part of that effort? Choose three correct answers.

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limiting the number of German soldiers and ships; prohibiting Germany from having submarines or an air force; preventing Germany from gaining weapons and war materials

Question 8

What happened to Alsace-Lorraine after World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was returned to France.

Question 9

Which were provisions of the Treaty of Versailles? Choose five correct answers.

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Germany had to give up its colonies.; Germany had to limit the number of its ships.; Germany could not acquire new weapons or war materials.; Germany took responsibility for having started the war.; Germany had to pay reparations to other nations.

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