World War II Quiz

What is a world war?

• A world war is a large war involving most of the world's most powerful nations.

• A world war is a conflict between two neighboring countries.
• A world war is a battle fought in space.
• A world war is a term used to describe a disagreement between political parties within a single country.

When did World War II in Europe start?

• 1939

• 1941

• 1945

Which countries were part of the Axis powers during World War II? (Choose 3 answers)

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• France

• Soviet Union

What event led to the start of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• The division of Germany

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of Berlin

When did World War II end?

• In 1942

• In 1940

• In 1945

• In 1939

Which countries were part of the Allies during World War II?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union

• France, Italy, and Soviet Union

• Germany, France, and United Kingdom

What was the deadliest conflict in history?

• World War I

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• World War II

What event marked the end of World War II?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• Unconditional surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945
• Dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
• Formation of the United Nations

When did WWII in the Pacific begin?

• December 7, 1941

• September 1945

• 1879

• 1939

Who attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor?

• Germany

• Soviet Union
• Italy
• Japan