World War II Geography

Which country was divided into four occupation zones by the Allies after World War II?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Austria

Which city was the site of the first atomic bomb drop during World War II?

• Nagasaki

• Tokyo

• Hiroshima

• Osaka

What was the primary objective of Operation Overlord during World War II?

• To invade Italy

• To liberate France

• To capture Berlin

• To defend Britain

Which body of water did the Allies cross during the D-Day invasion?

• English Channel

• Baltic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• North Sea

Which country was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Germany

• Italy

• Soviet Union

• Japan

Which city hosted the signing of the United Nations Charter in 1945?

• New York

• San Francisco

• London

• Paris

Which battle is considered the turning point on the Eastern Front in favor of the Allies?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Kursk

• Battle of Moscow

• Battle of Leningrad

Which island was the site of a major battle between the United States and Japan in 1945?

• Iwo Jima

• Okinawa

• Guam

• Saipan

Which country was invaded by Germany, starting World War II?

• France

• Poland

• Belgium

• Netherlands

Which conference established the post-war order in Europe in 1945?

• Yalta Conference

• Potsdam Conference

• Tehran Conference

• Munich Conference