World War II Quiz

Which treaty imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany after World War I, contributing to the rise of Adolf Hitler?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Ghent

Which economic condition in the 1920s and 1930s led to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan?

• Economic instability

• Economic prosperity

• Economic isolation

• Economic equality

Which countries pursued aggressive expansionist policies leading up to World War II?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• USA, Canada, and Mexico

• Russia, China, and India

What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

• Italy's invasion of Ethiopia

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was one of the major consequences of World War II?

• Massive loss of life and widespread destruction

• Economic prosperity and growth

• Increased isolationism

• Formation of the League of Nations

Which organization was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts?

• The United Nations

• The League of Nations

• NATO

• The European Union

Who was the US President during most of World War II?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Woodrow Wilson

Which leader provided steadfast leadership and rallied the British people during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Neville Chamberlain

• Clement Attlee

• Margaret Thatcher

Who was the dictator of Nazi Germany who instigated the war with aggressive policies and orchestrated the Holocaust?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Hideki Tojo

Which battle in 1940 saw the Royal Air Force successfully defend the UK against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany's air force?

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Bulge