Question 8
The “Third Reich” was a…
German original: Das "Dritte Reich" war eine …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Dictatorship. — Correct answer
- Democracy.
- Monarchy.
- Council republic.
Explanation
The so-called Third Reich was a dictatorship under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945. It was characterized by total state control, racial policy, persecution, and World War II.
Key terms in this question
- third parties — 'Third parties' are persons or groups who are not directly involved in a matter or agreement but may be affected by it.
- Reich / Empire — A Reich is a large, powerful state or empire, often ruled by an emperor or a central authority. In German history, it refers especially to the German Reich (1871–1945).