World War 2 Quiz 5th Grade

Who ruled as a dictator and leader of the Nazi party and wanted to build a powerful military and make his country a strong nation?

• Hitler
• Mussolini
• Stalin

Who did Hitler blame for most of the Germany's problems?

• Americans
• Christians
• Muslims
• Jews

Which 3 countries made up the Axis Powers?

• American, England, and Russia
• Sweden, Germany, and Denmark
• Italy, Russia, and Austria
• Italy, Germany, and Japan

The Allies and Hitler reached an agreement that Hitler could keep the land he had already taken if he did not invade any more countries. Hitler broke this promise when he invaded __________________.

• Denmark
• Sweden
• France
• Poland

By the end of 1941, only 1 European country had not fallen to the Germans. What country was it that vowed to keep fighting even while under attack?

• Spain
• France
• Denmark
• England

Who was the prime minister of England?

• Roosevelt
• Churchill
• Hitler
• Truman

Why did Japan decide to attack the United States?

• They wanted to claim Hawaii.
• They didn't like FDR.
• The USA helped China defend itself.
• Japan knew only the US Navy was strong enough to stop them.

When was Pearl Harbor attacked?

• December 7, 1941
• September 1, 1939
• October 31, 1941
• December 25, 1941

Who ruled as a dictator in Italy?

• Hitler
• Stalin
• Mussolini

Who was president of the United States when WW2 ended?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Harry Truman
• John F. Kennedy
• Jefferson DAvis