World War II: Axis gains momentum in 1941

When did the Axis powers officially start gaining momentum?

• September 1939

• June 1941

• December 1941

• April 1940

Which country joined the Axis powers in March 1941?

• Yugoslavia

• Italy

• Greece

• Bulgaria

Who was the commander of the German reinforcements in North Africa in 1941?

• Adolf Hitler

• Rommel

• Mussolini

• General Montgomery

What significant action did the United States take against Japan in July 1941?

• Declared war

• Signed a peace treaty

• Froze Japanese assets and imposed an oil embargo

• Sent military aid to China

Which two major world powers was Germany fighting against after attacking the Soviet Union?

• France and Italy

• United States and Japan

• China and Great Britain

• Great Britain and the Soviet Union

What was the main reason for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941?

• To impress Germany

• To eliminate the US Pacific fleet

• To start negotiations with the USA

• To gain control of oil resources

What was the outcome of Italy's attempt to invade Greece using Albania as a base in October 1940?

• They formed an alliance with Greece

• They were pushed back by Greek forces

• They successfully occupied Greece

• They decided to retreat without fighting

Which area did Rommel's forces push the British back to in 1941?

• The French border

• The Russian border

• The Egyptian border

• The Spanish border

What was the strategic mistake made by Hitler in 1941 according to most historians?

• Attacking the Soviet Union

• Making peace with Britain

• Joining forces with Italy

• Not attacking the USA

What was the main consequence of the Japanese attacks in December 1941?

• Japan gained control of the Pacific

• The United States entered World War II

• Germany declared war on Japan

• Britain surrendered to Japan