World History Quiz

Which two countries were the main participants in World War I?

• France and Italy

• United States and United Kingdom

• The main participants in World War I were Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

• Russia and Japan

In which year did World War I start?

• 1939

• 1776

• 1865

• 1914

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

Which event triggered the start of World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941

• The invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 triggered the start of World War II.

Which country was the first to develop and use atomic bombs during World War II?

• Germany

• Japan

• Italy

• United States

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II?

• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

Which country was invaded by Germany, starting World War II?

• China

• Poland

• France

• Russia

Which country was the last to surrender in World War II?

• Japan

• France

• Italy

• Germany

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I?

• The Treaty of London

• The Treaty of Geneva

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Paris

Which country was divided into East and West after World War II?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Italy