Understanding Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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Understanding Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a History Textbook

'Hyperinflation was a period of extremely rapid and uncontrolled price increases in Germany during 1923. It was caused by a combination of economic instability, the burden of reparations, and political unrest. The value of the German mark plummeted, leading to money losing its value and prices soaring.' Provenance: A standard GCSE history textbook, published 2019.

1.
Define the term 'hyperinflation' as used in the context of the Weimar Republic. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how economic instability contributed to hyperinflation in Germany during 1923. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the effects of hyperinflation on ordinary Germans and the government. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the measures taken by the Weimar government to address hyperinflation. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the significance of hyperinflation for the political stability of the Weimar Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the causes of hyperinflation in 1923 with other economic crises in history. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Write a short paragraph explaining the long-term impact of hyperinflation on Germany’s economy and society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse why hyperinflation was a turning point in the history of the Weimar Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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