World War II Quiz 1 Review (5H4.a & d)

What was the main reason for Japan's attack on China in 1937?

• To establish a democratic government

• To gain natural resources such as iron ore, coal, and oil

• To support Germany's invasion of Poland

• To start World War II in Asia

Which event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

• The attack of Japan on China

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The formation of the Axis Powers

What common goal did Germany and Japan share prior to WWII that influenced their foreign policies?

• Spreading communism

• Promoting global peace

• Imperialistic expansion

• Establishing trade agreements

What was the term used to refer to the European countries invaded by Germany during World War II?

• Axis Theater

• European Axis

• European Theater

• Allied Theater

Which of the following countries was invaded by Germany in the lead-up to or during World War II?

• Spain

• Austria

• United Kingdom

• United States

What is the Maginot Line?

Which color on the map indicates areas taken over by Germany between 1936-1939?

(a)  

What was the term used to describe the area of conflict that included Japan's invasions during World War II?

• Atlantic Theater

• European Theater

• Pacific Theater

• Asian Theater

Which of the following countries was invaded by Japan during the period of aggression in the early 1940s?

• India

• Australia

• Thailand

• Russia

Based on the map, which of the following statements is true regarding the extent of Japanese control in mid-1942?

• Japan had control over the entire Korean peninsula.

• Japan's control extended to the eastern borders of India.

• Japan had control over parts of the Soviet Union.

• Japan's control included the entire chain of the Hawaiian Islands.