World War II Quiz

Which countries formed the Axis powers during World War II?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Britain, France, Soviet Union

• United States, Canada, Mexico

• China, India, Australia

What policy is described as giving into aggression in order to avoid war?

• Isolationism

• Appeasement

• Militarism

• Expansionism

When did World War II officially begin?

• September 1, 1939

• May 10, 1940

• December 7, 1941

• June 6, 1944

What tactic did Germany use to invade Poland?

• Trench warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval blockade

Which event marked the beginning of the Battle of France?

• Germany invading Poland

• Germany capturing Denmark and Norway

• German troops overrunning Holland and Belgium

• The signing of the Nazi-Soviet Pact

When did France surrender to Germany during World War II?

• June 22, 1940

• July 10, 1940

• March 1941

• June 1941

What was the significance of France's surrender in World War II?

• It allowed Germany to focus on invading the Soviet Union.

• It left Great Britain alone to face Hitler and the Axis powers.

• It marked the end of World War II.

• It led to the United States joining the war immediately.

What was the Battle of Britain?

• A naval battle between Germany and Great Britain.

• An air battle where Germany tried to gain air superiority over Britain.

• A land invasion of Great Britain by Germany.

• A surprise attack on the Soviet Union by Germany.

Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Battle of Britain?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Hideki Tojo

What was the Lend-Lease Act?

• An act that allowed the United States to sell or loan war materials to Allied countries.

• A treaty that ended World War II.

• A plan to invade Germany.

• A policy to remain neutral in the war.