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l The First World War left a deep imprint on European society and polity. Soldiers came to be
placed above civilians. Politicians and publicists laid great stress on the need for men to be
aggressive, strong and masculine. The media glorified trench life. The truth, however, was that
soldiers lived miserable lives in these trenches, trapped with rats feeding on corpses. They
faced poisonous gas and enemy shelling, and witnessed their ranks reduce rapidly. Aggressive
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war propaganda and national honour occupied centre stage in the public sphere, while popular
support grew for conservative dictatorships that had recently come into being. Democracy was
indeed a young and fragile idea, which could not survive the instabilities of interwar Europe.
1. Who came to be placed above civilians?
Ans. Soldiers came to be placed above civilians.
2. Explain the effects of First World War on Europe?
Ans. Soldiers came to be placed above civilians. Politicians and publicists laid great stress on
the need for men to be aggressive, strong and masculine.

3. Which type of life was glorified by media?
Ans. The media glorified trench life.

IV. Very Short Answer Questions

1. Who were called the Nazi?
Ans. The supporters of Hitler were called Nazi.

2. What was Hitler’s determination?
Ans. Hitler’s determination was to make Germany a mighty power and conquer all of Europe.

3. Which pact was called “Dictated Peace”?
Ans. Versailles Treaty.

4. Whom did Hitler kill?
Ans. Hitler killed the Jews, Gypsies, Polish people and his German opponents.

5. In which year Germany surrendered to the allies?
Ans. May 1945.

6. Who was Hitler’s propaganda minister?
Ans. Goebbels

7. What was Hitler’s duty during the world war 1?
Ans. He acted as a messenger in the front then became a corporal and earned medals for bravery.

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