World War II

Which event is widely considered the starting point of World War II in Europe?

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The fall of France

• The Battle of Britain

What was the name of the alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II?

• The Allied Powers

• The Axis Powers

• The Triple Alliance

• The Warsaw Pact

Which of the following was NOT one of the "Big Three" Allied leaders during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Charles de Gaulle

• Joseph Stalin

What event took place on June 6, 1944?

• Allied Invasion of France

• Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Invasion of Russia by the Germans

• Invasion of Germany by the Russian's

Which battle is considered the turning point of World War II in the Pacific Theater?

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Guadalcanal

What was the name of the U.S. project to develop the atomic bomb during World War II?

• The Einstein Project

• The Manhattan Project

• The Los Alamos Initiative

• The Oppenheimer Experiment

Which country was NOT occupied by Germany during World War II?

• Denmark

• Norway

• Spain

Where did the Allies land on June 6, 1944?

• Rome

• Paris

• Normandy

• Calais

Which of the following was a major contribution of women to the war effort in the United States?

• Serving as front-line soldiers

• Working in factories and shipyards

• Leading diplomatic missions

• Designing military aircraft

What was the significance of the Lend-Lease Act passed by the United States in 1941?

• It allowed the U.S. to provide military aid to Allied nations

• It established a military draft in the U.S.

• It created a mutual defense pact with Great Britain

• It authorized the use of atomic weapons