World War II Quiz

World War II took place from which years?

• 1939 to 1945

• 1914 to 1918

• 1945 to 1952

• 1920 to 1930

Which country joined WWII in opposition to Germany and Italy, and later saw the US join in on their side?

• The Soviet Union

• Japan

• China

• France

What was the main reason Japan had difficulty becoming a world power before WWII?

• It was a small island which lacked resources

• It had a small population

• It was geographically isolated

• It had a weak military

Which event marked the entry of the United States into World War II?

• Battle of Midway

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Guadalcanal

• Invasion of Manchuria

How many naval vessels were destroyed at Pearl Harbor, including battleships?

• 18

• 8

• 5

• 12

What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway for Japan?

• They successfully invaded Midway Atoll

• They destroyed the US Pacific Fleet

• They suffered a significant defeat

• They gained control of the Pacific

During the Battle of Guadalcanal, what was the first time the US did in the Pacific War?

• They attacked Japanese forces

• They retreated from an attack

• They used nuclear weapons

• They signed a peace treaty

What was the result of the Battle of Guadalcanal for Japan?

• They gained more territory

• They lost land for the first time in WWII

• They won a strategic victory

• They formed an alliance with another country

How many casualties and ships did the Allies lose in the Battle of Guadalcanal?

• 7,100 casualties and 29 ships

• 1,600 casualties and 38 ships

• 29 casualties and 7,100 ships

• 38 casualties and 1,600 ships

Why did the US want control of Saipan during the Battle of Saipan?

• To use it as a base for B-29 bombers.

• To use it as a training ground for soldiers.

• To use it as a negotiation tool with Japan.

• To use it as a vacation spot for troops.