World War II Quiz

What was one of Hitler's main aims after the Treaty of Versailles?

• To build up the armed forces

• To reduce the armed forces

• To form an alliance with Britain

• To promote peace in Europe

What strategy did Hitler's Blitzkrieg rely on?

• Speed, surprise, and mobility

• Heavy artillery and slow movement

• Defensive tactics and fortifications

• Naval warfare and blockades

Which year did Hitler introduce conscription?

• 1935

• 1936

• 1938

• 1939

What was Operation Pied Piper?

• The evacuation of children from cities to safe areas

• A military operation to invade France

• A strategy to build up the German navy

• A plan to increase agricultural production

Which countries had the Germans defeated by June 1940 using Blitzkrieg?

• Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, and France

• Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey

• Russia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, and Switzerland

• United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina

What did children bring during the evacuation in Operation Pied Piper?

• A gas mask and one suitcase

• A bicycle and a map

• A radio and a flashlight

• A tent and camping gear

What was a major advance in medicine during WWII related to blood?

• Development of antibiotics

• Advances in storing blood

• Creation of vaccines

• Introduction of X-rays

Who was the New Zealand doctor known for developing new ways to treat burns during WWII?

• William Beveridge

• Aneurin Bevan

• Archibald McIndoe

• Harold Gillies

What was the purpose of the posters produced by the government during WWII?

• To encourage people to join the army

• To warn against the dangers of poor hygiene

• To promote the use of antibiotics

• To advertise new medical equipment

What was launched to protect children against diphtheria during WWII?

• New antibiotic

• National immunisation programme

• New surgical technique

• Blood transfusion service