World War II Quiz

When did World War II begin and end?

• July 1937 - August 1945

• September 1939 - September 1945

• June 1940 - November 1945

• April 1938 - October 1944

Which areas were the main battlefields during World War II?

• Europe, South America, and the Pacific

• Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific

• Europe, Middle East, and the Atlantic

• Asia, North Africa, and the Mediterranean

Who was the leader of Germany during the beginning of World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Adolf Hitler

How successful was Germany in the initial stages of World War II?

• Not successful at all

• Moderately successful

• Very successful

• Germany did not participate in the initial stages

What geographical feature separates Great Britain from mainland Europe?

• The Baltic Sea

• The English Channel

• The North Sea

• The Strait of Gibraltar

What was Hitler's plan to defeat Great Britain?

• Invade by land

• Naval blockade

• Airstrikes to take out Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF)

• Sabotage Britain's economy

On what date did the Battle of Britain begin?

• June 10, 1940

• July 10, 1940

• August 10, 1940

• September 7, 1940

What was the first target of the German air force, the Luftwaffe, during the Battle of Britain?

• RAF bases

• London

• Industrial complexes

• Military barracks

What happened on September 7 during the Battle of Britain?

• The Luftwaffe surrendered

• The Luftwaffe began bombing large cities like London

• The RAF defeated the Luftwaffe

• A peace treaty was signed

When did the Battle of Stalingrad begin?

• September 3, 1942

• July 17, 1942

• June 22, 1941

• Late September 1942