World War 2 Overview Quiz

What was a major cause of World War 2?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invention of the airplane

• The discovery of penicillin

• The founding of the United Nations

Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War 2?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Kursk

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of the Bulge

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

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

How did World War 2 impact civilians in the countries involved?

• It had little to no impact on civilian life.

• It led to widespread prosperity and economic growth.

• It resulted in significant rationing of food and other goods.

• It increased the global population.

What event directly triggered the start of World War 2?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which battle was the largest tank battle in history, taking place during World War 2?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Kursk

• Battle of El Alamein

• Battle of Stalingrad

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leon Trotsky

What was the impact of World War 2 on women's employment?

• Women's employment rates decreased.

• There was no significant change in women's employment.

• Women were encouraged to work in factories to support the war effort.

• Women were only allowed to work in healthcare.

Which country was not part of the Axis Powers during World War 2?

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

• Germany

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

• To capture Berlin and end the war

• To liberate Paris from German occupation

• To establish a Western Allied front in Europe

• To force Japan to surrender