World War II and Cold War Quiz

What was the main cause of World War II?

• Germany's invasion of neighboring countries

• The Cold War tensions

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

Who were the Axis powers in World War II?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union

• France, China, and Canada

• Germany, Austria, and Hungary

What event led the United States to join World War II?

• The Holocaust

• Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union

• Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

• Italy's invasion of Albania

What was the Holocaust?

• A global economic depression

• The systematic murder of 6 million Jews by the Nazis

• A battle between the Allies and Axis powers

• The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

When did World War II end in Europe?

• May 1945

• September 1945

• August 1941

• June 1940

What were the two world superpowers after World War II?

• Germany and Japan

• United States and Soviet Union

• United Kingdom and France

• Soviet Union and China

What is a "Cold War"?

• A war fought in cold climates

• A conflict with no direct battles but constant threat of war

• A war involving nuclear attacks

• A short-term regional conflict

The Cold War was a conflict between the United States and what other country?

• Eastern Europe

• Australia

• The Soviet Union

• Neutral countries

Why was the Cold War significant?

• It marked the beginning of the United Nations

• It involved the largest number of deaths in history

• It was a nuclear arms race between two superpowers

• It lasted for only a few years

What marked the decline of Soviet influence during the Cold War?

• The assassination of key leaders

• The weakening of Soviet control in the 1980s

• The creation of NATO

• The launch of the United Nations