North Aftrica and North Atlantic

Where were Africa's war zones located during the conflict?

• Kenya and Nigeria

• Algeria and Sudan

• South Africa and Morocco

• Tunisia and Egypt

What year did Allied forces and African troops liberate Ethiopia?

• 1941

• 1945

• 1978

• 1918

What was a major problem for troops in the desert?

• Heavy rainfall

• Sandstorms

• Dense forests

• Snow

What turned the roads and hills into mud in western North Africa?

• Autumn droughts

• Winter rains

• Spring floods

• Summer heat

Which natural hazards did soldiers face in North Africa?

• Wild animals

• Volcanic eruptions

• Poisonous reptiles, ants, and scorpions

• Avalanches

What did airplane crews do in the war effort in North Africa?

• Rescue missions only

• Transporting soldiers only

• Bombing enemy troops and carrying supplies

• Surveillance only

What was unique about warfare in North Africa compared to Europe and the Pacific?

• Primarily naval battles

• Primarily infantry battles

• Primarily tank warfare

• Primarily aerial dogfights

When did the British begin to push Axis forces towards Tunisia?

• 1943

• 1942

• 1941

• 1940

What was the main goal of the Battle of the North Atlantic?

• To gain control of Atlantic sea routes

• To conduct scientific research

• To discover new territories

• To establish naval bases

What did Hitler aim to cut in the North Atlantic?

• Communication lines

• Allied supply lines

• Underwater cables

• Military alliances