IGCSE History 0470 · Topic 6

Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45: past paper questions

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0470/11 · May/June 2026 · Q10b[6]
Why did the Kaiser abdicate in 1918?
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0470/11 · May/June 2026 · Q18b[6]
Why did the Allies occupy Germany at the end of the war?
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q10c[10]
‘Germany’s U-boat campaign was a success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q11a[4]
Describe Goebbels’ role in the Nazi Party from 1924 to 1933.
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q11b[6]
Why did the Munich Putsch have damaging consequences for the Nazi Party?
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q11c[10]
How important was the Reichstag Fire in Hitler’s consolidation of power in the years 1933–34? Explain your answer.
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q12a[4]
What was Germany’s ‘war economy’?
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q12b[6]
Why did some young Germans oppose the Nazis?
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0470/12 · May/June 2026 · Q12c[10]
‘The Final Solution took place because of the impact of war.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41
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0470/13 · May/June 2026 · Q12a[4]
What was the Night of the Long Knives?
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0470/13 · May/June 2026 · Q12b[6]
Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor in 1933?
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0470/13 · May/June 2026 · Q12c[10]
‘The Munich Putsch was a disaster for the Nazis.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41
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0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q11a[4]
Describe the cultural achievements of the Weimar period.
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0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q11b[6]
Why was Stresemann’s foreign policy important for Germany?
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0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q11c[10]
‘The main threat to the Weimar Republic between 1918 and 1933 was economic collapse.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q12a[4]
What was the Final Solution?
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0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q12b[6]
Why was there opposition in Germany to Hitler during the Second World War?
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0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q12c[10]
‘Nazi policies towards women were welcomed.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905 – 41
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0470/11 · October/November 2025 · Q10c[10]
‘Civilian unrest caused the outbreak of the German revolution in October 1918.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45
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0470/11 · October/November 2025 · Q11a[4]
What was the Munich Putsch?
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What examiners said

Comprehensive responses • Most candidates could give a full description of the cultural achievements of the Weimar Republic. • Many candidates identified that it was the lack of censorship which allowed the arts to flourish. • Some candidates described the changes most notably in art, architecture and films. • Some responses included specific people who were involved in the achievements including...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/12 Q11(a) (Cambridge)

Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were secure in their knowledge of the impact of Stresemann’s foreign policy. • Most candidates explained the impact of the Locarno Pact leading to Germany being admitted into the League of Nations. • The impact of the Dawes and Young Plans also in many cases produced good explanations. Limited responses • A few candidates identified the economic impact of...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/12 Q11(b) (Cambridge)

Comprehensive responses • Most candidates demonstrated a very clear understanding of the key issues facing the Weimar Republic and justified these with contextual evidence. • Most candidates produced a response that considered both sides of the argument. • These responses explained the economic threat from reparations, hyperinflation (1923) and the Great Depression (1929). • Many candidates also i...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/12 Q11(c) (Cambridge)

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In the syllabus

1 0470.6.1.01 — How did Germany emerge from defeat at the end of the First World War?.

How did Germany emerge from defeat at the end of the First World War?.
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Republic?.
To what extent did the Republic recover after 1923?.
What were the achievements of the Weimar period?.

2 0470.6.1.02 — What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Republic?.

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Republic?.

3 0470.6.1.03 — To what extent did the Republic recover after 1923?.

To what extent did the Republic recover after 1923?.

4 0470.6.1.04 — What were the achievements of the Weimar period?.

What were the achievements of the Weimar period?.

5 0470.6.2.01 — What did the Nazi Party stand for in the 1920s?.

What did the Nazi Party stand for in the 1920s?.
Why did the Nazis have little success before 1930?.
Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor by 1933?.
How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933–34?.

6 0470.6.2.02 — Why did the Nazis have little success before 1930?.

Why did the Nazis have little success before 1930?.

7 0470.6.2.03 — Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor by 1933?.

Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor by 1933?.

8 0470.6.2.04 — How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933–34?.

How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933–34?.

9 0470.6.3.01 — How much opposition was there to the Nazi regime?.

How much opposition was there to the Nazi regime?.
How effectively did the Nazis deal with their political opponents?.
How did the Nazis use culture and the mass media to control the people?.
Why did the Nazis persecute many groups in German society?.
Was Nazi Germany a totalitarian state? (b) What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?.
How did young people react to the Nazi regime?.
How successful were Nazi policies towards women and the family?.
Did most people in Germany benefit from Nazi rule?.
How did the coming of war change life in Nazi Germany?.
The Revolution of 1918 and the establishment of the Republic.
The Versailles Settlement and German reactions to it.
The Weimar Constitution, the main political divisions, the role of the army.

10 0470.6.3.02 — How effectively did the Nazis deal with their political opponents?.

How effectively did the Nazis deal with their political opponents?.

11 0470.6.3.03 — How did the Nazis use culture and the mass media to control the people?.

How did the Nazis use culture and the mass media to control the people?.

12 0470.6.3.04 — Why did the Nazis persecute many groups in German society?.

Why did the Nazis persecute many groups in German society?.

13 0470.6.3.05 — Was Nazi Germany a totalitarian state? (b) What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?.

Was Nazi Germany a totalitarian state? (b) What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?.

14 0470.6.3.06 — How did young people react to the Nazi regime?.

How did young people react to the Nazi regime?.

15 0470.6.3.07 — How successful were Nazi policies towards women and the family?.

How successful were Nazi policies towards women and the family?.

16 0470.6.3.08 — Did most people in Germany benefit from Nazi rule?.

Did most people in Germany benefit from Nazi rule?.

17 0470.6.3.09 — How did the coming of war change life in Nazi Germany?.

How did the coming of war change life in Nazi Germany?.

18 0470.6.3.10 — The Revolution of 1918 and the establishment of the Republic.

The Revolution of 1918 and the establishment of the Republic.

19 0470.6.3.11 — The Versailles Settlement and German reactions to it.

The Versailles Settlement and German reactions to it.

20 0470.6.3.12 — The Weimar Constitution, the main political divisions, the role of the army.

The Weimar Constitution, the main political divisions, the role of the army.

21 0470.6.3.13 — Political disorder, 1919–23:; threats from the left and the right; economic crises and hyper-inflation; the occupation of the Ruhr.

Political disorder, 1919–23:; threats from the left and the right; economic crises and hyper-inflation; the occupation of the Ruhr.

22 0470.6.3.14 — The Stresemann era:; economic achievements; foreign policy achievements.

The Stresemann era:; economic achievements; foreign policy achievements.

23 0470.6.3.15 — Cultural achievements of the Weimar period.

Cultural achievements of the Weimar period.

24 0470.6.3.16 — The early years of the Nazi Party:; Nazi ideas and methods; the Munich Putsch; the roles of Hitler and other Nazi leaders.

The early years of the Nazi Party:; Nazi ideas and methods; the Munich Putsch; the roles of Hitler and other Nazi leaders.

25 0470.6.3.17 — The impact of the Depression on Germany:; political, economic and social crisis of 1930–33; reasons for the Nazis’ rise to power; Hitler tak

The impact of the Depression on Germany:; political, economic and social crisis of 1930–33; reasons for the Nazis’ rise to power; Hitler takes power; the Reichstag Fire and the election of 1933.

26 0470.6.3.18 — Nazi rule in Germany:; the Enabling Act; the Night of the Long Knives; the death of Hindenburg; the removal of opposition; methods of contro

Nazi rule in Germany:; the Enabling Act; the Night of the Long Knives; the death of Hindenburg; the removal of opposition; methods of control and repression; use of culture and the mass media.

27 0470.6.3.19 — Economic policy including rearmament.

Economic policy including rearmament.

28 0470.6.3.20 — Different experiences of Nazi rule:; women and young people; anti-Semitism; persecution of minorities; opposition to Nazi rule.

Different experiences of Nazi rule:; women and young people; anti-Semitism; persecution of minorities; opposition to Nazi rule.

29 0470.6.3.21 — Impact of the Second World War on Germany:; the conversion to a war economy; the Final Solution.

Impact of the Second World War on Germany:; the conversion to a war economy; the Final Solution.

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