Beginning of World War II

What was the primary focus of Japan in the early 1900s?

• Technological innovation

• Militaristic expansion

• Cultural exchange

• Economic development

When did Japan first invade Manchuria?

• 1933

• 1929

• 1930

• 1931

What term describes a state controlled by another nation?

• Colony

• Puppet state

• Satellite state

• Protectorate

What was the main reason for Japan's invasion of Manchuria?

• To access natural resources

• To expand territorially

• All of the above

• To establish a trade route

Who led the Communists in China during the 1930s?

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Mao Zedong

• Sun Yat-sen

• Zhou Enlai

Which two factions were involved in the Chinese Civil War mentioned in the video?

• Nationalists and Republicans

• Nationalists and Communists

• Democrats and Republicans

• Communists and Democrats

What event is considered by some historians as the start of World War II in Asia?

• Pearl Harbor Attack

• Marco Polo Bridge Incident

• Battle of Midway

• Invasion of Poland

What was the significance of the Second Sino-Japanese War?

• It led to the unification of China

• It resulted in a quick victory for China

• It was considered the start of World War II in Asia by some historians

• It marked the end of Japanese expansion

What year did the Anschluss occur?

• 1938

• 1940

• 1939

• 1935

Which year did Germany annex Austria?

• 1940

• 1935

• 1938

• 1939