Causes of WWII Quiz

What year did World War II begin?

• 1938

• 1939

• 1940

• 1941

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Which country invaded Poland, leading to the outbreak of World War II?

• France

• The United Kingdom

• Germany

• The Soviet Union

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What was the primary treaty that ended World War I and laid some of the grievances that led to World War II?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The Treaty of Westphalia

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Which of the following was a cause of World War II?

• The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• The rise of fascism in Europe

• The discovery of the New World

• The Industrial Revolution

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What event is commonly considered the immediate trigger for World War II?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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Which country was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Italy

• Japan

• The Soviet Union

• Germany

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What was the policy of appeasement?

• A military strategy used by the Allies to defeat the Axis Powers

• A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding war by making concessions to the aggressor

• A form of economic sanctions against aggressive nations

• A secret agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union

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How did the Great Depression contribute to the rise of fascist leaders in Europe?

• It led to a decrease in military spending.

• It caused widespread satisfaction with democratic governments.

• It created economic instability, which fascist leaders promised to fix.

• It strengthened the economies of European countries, making them less susceptible to fascism.

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What role did the Treaty of Versailles play in the lead-up to World War II?

• It provided military aid to countries threatened by Germany.

• It settled all economic disputes among European countries.

• It imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to resentment.

• It established a lasting peace throughout Europe.

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Which of the following was a direct result of the Munich Agreement?

• The immediate start of World War II

• The annexation of Austria by Germany

• The annexation of the Sudetenland by Germany

• The liberation of France

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