Fun Quiz - Hyperinflation

Which of these was a cause of inflation in Germany?

• Germany's economy was damaged because of WWI.

• Reparations payments made Germany economically weak.

• Loss of industrial land meant there were fewer resources.

• All of the above

Which of these statements is FALSE?

• Inflation means that prices go down

• When there are fewer goods, prices go up.

• During the crisis, money became worthless.

• People were paid in huge amounts of notes, often carried in baskets or wheelbarrows.

Which of these were impacts of the hyperinflation?

• Unemployment rose

• People's standard of living got better

• The elderly and middle classes were badly affected

• The Weimar Republic became more popular

Which of these was NOT a cause of the Ruhr invasion?

• Germany had fallen behind with reparations payments.

• France could easily invade because the Rhineland was demilitarised.

• The Ruhr was a rich industrial area with lots of resources.

• Germany asked France to deal with their lazy workers.

How did the Weimar government respond to the invasion? Click all that apply.

• They called for passive resistance in the Ruhr.

• They sent the German army to Paris.

• They printed money to pay the striking workers.

• They did nothing.

What were the political effects of hyperinflation? Click all that apply

• The Weimar Government became even more unpopular

• Hitler gained power.

• Extremists like the KPD and Nazis gained support.

• The Weimar Government became even really popular.