Vocabulary & Concepts: Rise of Dictators - Hitler

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet introduces key vocabulary and concepts related to Adolf Hitler and the rise of dictators in the 20th century, suitable for standard grade-level learners.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Rise of Dictators - Hitler

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a History Textbook

'Adolf Hitler was a dictator who rose to power in Germany during the 1930s. His beliefs included extreme nationalism, anti-Semitism, and a desire to expand German territory. The Nazi Party used propaganda and violence to gain support.' Provenance: General history textbook, published 2020.

1.
Define the following words: dictatorship, propaganda, nationalism, anti-Semitism.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how Hitler’s beliefs influenced his actions as leader of Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the ideas of nationalism and propaganda in Hitler’s rise to power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of the Nazi Party’s use of propaganda in Hitler’s rise to power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of Hitler’s beliefs on the policies of Nazi Germany. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the terms 'dictatorship' and 'totalitarian regime'.
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main features of Hitler’s ideology as a dictator. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a brief explanation of how Hitler’s beliefs contributed to the outbreak of World War II. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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