Question 5
When were the National Socialists in power in Germany?
German original: Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten in Deutschland an der Macht?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1888 to 1918
- 1921 to 1934
- 1933 to 1945 — Correct answer
- 1949 to 1963
Explanation
The National Socialists governed Germany from 1933 to 1945. During this time they established a dictatorship, started World War II, and committed the Holocaust.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- power — Power is the ability or authority to make decisions and influence or control other people or events.
- When — A question word used to ask about a point or period in time.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- National Socialists — The National Socialists were members of Adolf Hitler's party, which ruled Germany as a dictatorship from 1933 to 1945. They persecuted and murdered millions of people, especially Jews, and were responsible for the Second World War.
- social — 'Social' describes everything related to people living together and supporting each other in a society. Social institutions or services help people who are in need.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- power — Power is the ability or authority to make decisions and influence other people or events. In politics, it refers to the authority to create and enforce laws.