World War II Quiz

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

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

Which country was led by Benito Mussolini during World War II?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

Which of the following was a group of countries that fought against the Allied Powers in World War II?

• Axis Powers

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• Allied Powers

Which of the following terms refers to the rapid and intense military attack strategy used by Germany in World War II?

• Isolationism

• Blitzkrieg

• Lend-Lease

• Appeasement

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during much of World War II?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

Fascism is best described as a form of government that is:

• Completely democratic with emphasis on individual freedom.

• Based on socialist and communist ideologies.

• Authoritarian with a focus on extreme nationalism.

• Led by a monarch with absolute power.

The Treaty of Versailles is often cited as a cause of World War II because it:

• Established a lasting peace throughout Europe.

• Provided economic aid to Germany.

• Imposed harsh penalties on Germany.

• Formed the United Nations.

Which of these leaders did NOT belong to the Allied Powers during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

What policy did Britain and France employ in the hope of preventing war by making concessions to Germany?

• Isolationism

• Blitzkrieg

• Appeasement

• Fascism

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?

• To provide U.S. military aid to foreign nations during World War II

• To enforce strict neutrality laws in the U.S.

• To launch a surprise military attack

• To sign a peace treaty