Eyewitness World War II by Simon Adams and Andy Crawford.

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What event marked the beginning of World War II?

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The invasion of Poland

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Which countries formed the Axis Powers?

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Germany, Italy, and Japan

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What was the Blitz?

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The German bombing campaign against Britain

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Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during most of World War II?

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Winston Churchill

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What significant event occurred on December 7, 1941?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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Which battle was a turning point on the Eastern Front? Options: The Battle of the Bulge, The Battle of Britain, The Battle of Stalingrad, The Battle of Midway

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The Battle of Stalingrad

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What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?

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To create atomic weapons

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Which countries were part of the Allies? Options: Germany, Japan, and Italy; Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union; France, Germany, and Japan; Italy, Spain, and the Soviet Union

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Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union

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What role did women play on the home front during the war?

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They worked in factories and supported war efforts

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What were the Nuremberg Trials?

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Trials of Axis leaders for war crimes