World War II: A Global Conflict

When did World War II begin?

• 1939

• 1941

• 1945

• 1937

Which countries were part of the Axis powers?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom

• France, China, Canada

• Australia, India, Brazil

What event prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany?

• Invasion of Poland

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Bombing of Hiroshima

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Which battles were crucial in turning the tide in favor of the Allies?

• Battle of Stalingrad and Battle of Midway

• Battle of Britain and Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Moscow and Battle of Kursk

• Battle of El Alamein and Battle of Guadalcanal

What was one of the outcomes of World War II?

• Establishment of the United Nations

• Formation of NATO

• Start of the Cold War

• Creation of the European Union