IGCSE History (9–1) 0977 · Topic 6

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

14 real questionsasked in 2 of the last 6 exam series2025–2025usually: Explain, Describe

Real questions on depth study b: germany, 1918–45

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0977/11 · 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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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q11a[4]
What was the Munich Putsch?
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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q11b[6]
Why was the world economic depression important for the Nazis?
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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q11c[10]
‘The Enabling Act was more important to Hitler’s consolidation of power than the Night of the Long Knives.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q12a[4]
How did the Nazis control literature and the media in Germany?
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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q12b[6]
Why did the Nazis persecute minority groups in Germany in the 1930s?
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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q12c[10]
‘Propaganda was more important than terror in securing Nazi control.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41
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0977/11 · October/November 2025 · Q18a[4]
What was de-Nazification?
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0977/12 · May/June 2025 · Q11a[4]
What did Stresemann do in 1923 to deal with hyperinflation?
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0977/12 · May/June 2025 · Q11b[6]
Why did the Kapp Putsch take place in 1920?
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0977/12 · May/June 2025 · Q11c[10]
‘The Weimar Republic was not stable in the period 1924 to 1929.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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0977/12 · May/June 2025 · Q12a[4]
Describe the opposition to the Nazi regime from individual churchmen.
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0977/12 · May/June 2025 · Q12b[6]
Why were Roma (Gypsies) persecuted in Nazi Germany?
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0977/12 · May/June 2025 · Q12c[10]
‘Mass rallies were the most important reason why the Nazis were able to keep control of Germany.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41
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What examiners said

This question was well answered and many candidates described what Stresemann did in 1923 to deal with hyperinflation, for example: he ended the passive resistance in the Ruhr; he restarted reparation payments; he burnt the worthless marks; he introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark. A key part of the question was ‘in 1923’. A number of responses drifted into 1924 and discussed the Dawes Plan. O...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0977/12 Q11(a) (Cambridge)

This question was well answered, and the majority of candidates demonstrated a good understanding of why the Kapp Putsch took place in 1920. Strong responses identified two reasons most commonly. Firstly, that they hated the Treaty of Versailles and secondly, they wanted to overthrow the Weimar Government and bring back the Kaiser. To develop the first reason into an explanation, strong responses...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0977/12 Q11(b) (Cambridge)

There were many strong, well organised responses to this question in which candidates were able to demonstrate whether the Weimar Republic was stable in the period 1924 to 1929. Arguments for the Weimar Republic being stable revolved around economic prosperity, international acceptance, cultural revival and lack of support for extremist parties. On the other side of the argument, candidates put fo...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0977/12 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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