World War II: Totalitarian Governments and the Path to War

Which of the following nations were part of the Axis powers during World War II?

• Britain, France, and the Soviet Union

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• United States, Canada, and Australia

• China, India, and Brazil

What is the term used to describe the practice of giving in to aggression in order to avoid war?

• Containment

• Deterrence

• Appeasement

• Intervention

When did World War II officially begin?

• 1939

• 1940

• 1941

• 1942

Which tactic did Germany use to invade Poland?

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerrilla warfare

• Attrition

• Siege

Which country was left alone to face Hitler and the Axis powers after France surrendered?

• Germany

• Italy

• Soviet Union

• Great Britain

What battle marked the first major defeat of Hitler in World War II?

• Battle of France

• Battle of Dunkirk

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Stalingrad

Which country did the United States lend supplies to under the Lend-Lease Act?

• Germany

• Japan

• Soviet Union

• Italy

What event led to the United States entering World War II?

• Invasion of Poland

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Fall of France

Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

• To gain control of Hawaii

• To cripple the American Pacific fleet

• To establish a military base in the Pacific

• To negotiate peace with the United States

How did the United States respond to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• By declaring war on Japan

• By negotiating a peace treaty

• By launching a counterattack on Japan

• By remaining neutral