World War II: A Global Conflict

Who were the principal belligerents in World War II?

• Axis powers and Allies

• Central powers and Entente

• NATO and Warsaw Pact

• Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

What event marked the beginning of World War II?

• Invasion of Poland by Germany

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Annexation of Austria

• Battle of Britain

Which countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?

• United States and Soviet Union

• Germany and Japan

• France and Great Britain

• Italy and China

What was the German military strategy called that involved quick and decisive attacks?

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench Warfare

• Guerrilla Warfare

• Attrition Warfare

What was the significance of D-Day in World War II?

• Major invasion of Europe by the Allies

• Germany's surrender to the Allies

• Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles