WW2 - Quiz

• Locate and label key countries on a world map.

• Identify which countries were part of the Allies, Axis, or remained neutral.

• Describe how the world map changed because of WWII.

​Success Criteria

• I am learning to identify the countries involved in World War II and their alliances.

Learning Intention

What are we learning today?

Multiple Choice

When Did WW2 Start?

• 1939

• 1999

• 1949

• 1969

Multiple Choice

Why did the War start?

• Hitler wanted to build a house in Britain but Winston Churchill said no.

• Italy and Japan wanted to swap countries, but the rest of the world disagreed.

• Because Hitler wanted to expand the size of Germany's territory.

• Britain and France challenged Germany to a football match, but Germany refused.

Multiple Choice

Who was the British Prime Minister during the war?

• Adolf Hitler

• Queen Elizabeth

• Nicola Sturgeon

• Winston Churchill

Word Cloud

What food was rationed during the war?

Open Ended

How did people get their rations during the war?

Open Ended

Why did people have to ration?

Multiple Choice

What are Countries fighting against Hitler’s German army called?

• Fighting Countires

• Allies

• Axis

• Neutral Countries

Multiple Choice

What Countries were known as Allies?

• Germany

  Italy

  Japan

• Spain

  Brazil

  Germany

  France

  Britian

• Britain

  France

  Soviet Union

  USA

  China

• China

  Spain

  Italy

  Japan

Multiple Choice

What were the countries fighting with Hitler’s German army called?

• Allied

• Axis

• Neutral Nations
• Fighting Countries

Multiple Choice

What Countries were known as Axis?

• Germany

  Italy

  Japan

• Russia

  China

  India

• France

  Spain

  Brazil

• United States

  Canada Mexico

Multiple Choice

What countries stayed out of the war?

• Japan
• Italy
• Switzerland

  Sweden

• Germany

The impact of WW2 on borders

• Before the War (1939)

  • Germany was limited in size due to the Treaty of Versailles (Document signed to help end WW1)

  • Poland existed as an independent nation.

  • The Soviet Union controlled much of Eastern Europe.

• During the War (1942-1944)

  • Germany expanded rapidly, taking over France, Poland, and parts of the USSR.

  • Japan took control of large parts of the Pacific, including China and Southeast Asia.

• After the War (1945 & beyond)

  • Germany was split into East and West.

  • Poland’s borders were moved westward.

  • Many European countries regained independence.

  • The United Nations (UN) was created to prevent future wars.

Todays Task:

• Colour the Allies, Axis, and Neutral countries in different colours.

• Use the key to help you

• Label key countries and capitals.