Causes of World War II

Who was appointed as Chancellor of Germany in 1933?

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Neville Chamberlain

• Joseph Stalin

The Weimar Republic was created as a democratic system but faced challenges. What were these challenges?

• Economic instability and political unrest

• Military expansion

• Scientific racism

• Territorial conquests

Hitler's book 'Mein Kampf' outlined his extremist views. What did it lay the groundwork for?

• Scientific discoveries

• Political agenda

• Economic policies

• Military strategies

In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws institutionalized discrimination against which group?

• Italians

• Jews

• Americans

• Russians

What event marked a turning point in Nazi persecution against Jews in 1938?

• Anschluss

• Kristallnacht

• Munich Agreement

• Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

The Rome-Berlin Axis was an alliance between Nazi Germany and which other country?

• France

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

What was the Luftwaffe?

• German air force

• British navy

• Italian army

• French resistance

In 1938, which agreement allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland?

• Munich Agreement

• Treaty of Versailles

• Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

• Anti-Comintern Pact

Japan's expansion in Asia began in the early 20th century. What was one of its aims?

• Establishing peace

• Asserting dominance and securing resources

• Forming alliances

• Promoting democracy

The Second Sino-Japanese War began with the invasion of which country?

• Korea

• China

• Vietnam

• Thailand