World War II Quiz

What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• Economic prosperity

• Stronger military

• Increased stability

• Resentment and instability

Which countries formed the Axis Powers during World War II?

• UK, USA, USSR

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• France, Poland, Belgium

• China, Australia, Canada

On what date did Germany invade Poland, marking the beginning of World War II in Europe?

• December 7, 1941

• June 22, 1941

• September 1, 1939

• August 6, 1945

Which battle in 1940 marked Germany's attempt to control British skies?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Berlin

Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Germany's invasion of which country?

• France

• Poland

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

What was the main goal of the Allied D-Day invasion?

• Capture Berlin

• Establish a foothold in Western Europe

• Liberate Auschwitz

• Invade Italy

Which event directly caused the United States to enter World War II?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Britain

• Atomic bombings

Which battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theatre?

• Battle of Kursk

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa

The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of approximately how many Jews?

• Three million

• Six million

• Nine million

• Twelve million

What marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The rise of Nazi Germany

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union

• The formation of the United Nations