World War 2 Basics Quiz

Which event is considered the official start of World War 2?

• Invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939

• Battle of Stalingrad in 1942

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919

• Attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, 1941

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War 2?

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

Which countries were part of the Axis powers?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• Russia, China, and Australia

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in World War 2?

• It was a minor skirmish with no historical significance

• It was a turning point in the Pacific theater of World War 2.

• It had no impact on the outcome of the war

• It led to the surrender of Germany

Which technological advancement played a crucial role in the outcome of World War 2?

• radar technology

• creation of social media platforms

• development of smartphones

• invention of the internet

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during World War 2?

• To directly join the war and fight alongside the Axis powers

• To provide military aid to the Allies without directly entering the war

• To remain neutral and not provide any aid to any country

• To supply weapons to the Axis powers

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War 2?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad in World War 2?

• It resulted in the complete annihilation of the Soviet army

• It was a turning point in the war, marking the first major defeat of the German army and leading to their eventual retreat from the Eastern Front.

• It had no significant impact on the outcome of the war

• It led to the immediate surrender of the German army

Which country was not a member of the Allied powers during World War 2?

• Japan

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain