World War II 1939-1942 Quiz

What was the main reason for the rise of totalitarian dictators in the 1930s?

• The success of the League of Nations

• High employment and economic stability

• High unemployment, desperation, and feelings of betrayal

• The desire for peace and international cooperation

Which countries were part of the Axis Coalition formed in 1936?

• Britain, France, and the USA

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia

• Italy, Spain, and Hungary

What event marked the beginning of World War II?

• The Munich Conference

• The annexation of Austria by Germany

• The German military attack on Poland

• The Battle of Britain

What military strategy did Germany use at the beginning of World War II?

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockades

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerrilla warfare

Which country stood alone against Germany after the fall of France in 1940?

• The Soviet Union

• The United States

• Britain

• China

What event caused the United States to enter WWII?

• The fall of France

• The attack on Britain

• The surprise attack that killed 2,300 Americans

• The invasion of the Soviet Union by Hitler

By 1942, what territories did Japan threaten to take in addition to the Philippines?

• India and China

• India and Australia

• Guam and Indochina

• China and Korea

What was the significance of the year 1942 for the Allies?

• It marked the beginning of World War II.

• It was the year the Axis Powers were defeated.

• It was a turning point year for the Allies.

• It was the year the United States entered the war.

A major reason for the start of WWII include a rise in ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   regimes or rise in dictators.

• Totalitarian
• communist
• democratic
• fianancial

Someone who has complete control of the government is known as a ___________.

• dictator 

• leader

• president

• governor