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What was the primary goal of the Nonaggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union in August 1939?

• To declare war on Britain

• To start World War II

• To divide Eastern Europe between the two nations

• To form an economic alliance

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the Nonaggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union in August 1939 was to divide Eastern Europe between the two nations.

What significant event marked the beginning of World War II in September 1939?

• The Battle of Britain

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• The signing of the Nonaggression Pact

• France's surrender to Germany

Answer explanation

Germany's invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II in September 1939.

During the Miracle of Dunkirk in May 1940, what was the main action taken by the Allies?

• They launched a counterattack against Germany

• They evacuated soldiers across the North Sea to England

• They surrendered to the German forces

• They signed a peace treaty with Germany

Answer explanation

During the Miracle of Dunkirk in May 1940, the main action taken by the Allies was evacuating soldiers across the North Sea to England.

What was the outcome of Hitler's order to attack Stalingrad in August 1942?

• The quick capture of Stalingrad by German forces

• A decisive victory for the Soviet Union

• The end of World War II

• A stalemate that lasted several years

Answer explanation

A decisive victory for the Soviet Union

Which two countries were closing in on Paris, France from the north and south in June 1940?

• Germany and Russia

• Italy and Spain

• Germany and Italy

• France and Germany

Answer explanation

Germany and Italy were closing in on Paris, France from the north and south in June 1940, making the correct answer choice Germany and Italy.

What was the main outcome in northern France after its surrender in June 1940?

• Germany set up a puppet state

• France regained control

• Italy occupied the region

• The area declared independence

Answer explanation

Germany set up a puppet state in northern France after its surrender in June 1940, not France regaining control, Italy occupying the region, or the area declaring independence.

What did Charles de Gaulle and other French officers call themselves after setting up a government in exile in England?

• Free French

• French Resistance

• French Liberators

• French Exiles

Answer explanation

Charles de Gaulle and other French officers called themselves Free French after setting up a government in exile in England.

What action did Mussolini take in September 1940 regarding Italy's North African colony?

• He withdrew Italian forces

• He ordered forces to invade Egypt

• He negotiated peace with Egypt

• He ignored the colony

Answer explanation

Mussolini ordered forces to invade Egypt in September 1940 regarding Italy's North African colony.

Which general did Hitler send to assist the Italians in North Africa, and what was his major action?

• General Erwin Rommel, pushed the British back across the desert

• General Heinz Guderian, negotiated a truce

• General Franz Halder, built defenses

• General Walter Model, retreated

Answer explanation

General Erwin Rommel was sent to assist the Italians in North Africa and his major action was pushing the British back across the desert.

Which country did Italian forces invade in October 1940?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Turkey

• Bulgaria

Answer explanation

Italian forces invaded Greece in October 1940, making it the correct choice.