#1
Which treaty officially ended World War I?
Versailles Treaty
ExplanationFormally ended hostilities and imposed heavy penalties on Germany.
#2
Which international organization was established following World War II to promote peace and cooperation?
United Nations
ExplanationFormed to prevent future conflicts and promote international cooperation.
#3
Which treaty formally ended World War II in Europe?
Treaty of Paris
ExplanationMarked the official end of World War II in Europe.
#4
Which agreement divided Germany into East and West following World War II?
Potsdam Agreement
ExplanationOutlined post-war division of Germany between Allied powers.
#5
Which treaty established the principle of 'collective security' among European nations after World War I?
Treaty of Locarno
ExplanationAimed to prevent future conflicts by fostering mutual defense agreements.
#6
Which country did not become a founding member of the United Nations?
Germany
ExplanationExcluded initially due to its role in the war.
#7
Which nation was not part of the Big Four during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919?
Soviet Union
ExplanationAlthough a major power, the Soviet Union was not part of the main negotiating group.
#8
What was a significant provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
Formation of the League of Nations
ExplanationEstablished the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at maintaining world peace.
#9
What was the primary aim of the Marshall Plan?
To provide aid for the reconstruction of Western Europe
ExplanationAimed to rebuild war-torn Europe and prevent the spread of communism.
#10
Which treaty formally recognized the independence of the Baltic States from the Soviet Union?
Treaty of Tartu
ExplanationAcknowledged Baltic states' sovereignty.
#11
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Rapallo signed between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1922?
Economic cooperation
ExplanationEased tensions and facilitated economic collaboration between former enemies.
#12
Which treaty led to the establishment of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia?
Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
ExplanationRedrew boundaries in Southeastern Europe.
#13
Which treaty led to the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
ExplanationImposed severe territorial and economic changes on Austria.
#14
Which conference marked the beginning of the Cold War?
Potsdam Conference
ExplanationTensions between Western Allies and the Soviet Union emerged.
#15
Which agreement led to the division of Korea into North and South Korea?
Geneva Accords
ExplanationTemporarily divided Korea along the 38th parallel.
#16
Which agreement established the status of Berlin as a divided city during the Cold War?
Four-Power Agreement on Berlin
ExplanationOutlined administrative divisions of Berlin among Allied powers.
#17
Which agreement formalized the division of Germany into occupation zones after World War II?
Potsdam Agreement
ExplanationDivided Germany into zones controlled by the Allied powers.