Operation Barbarossa Quiz

What was the codename for Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II?

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Torch

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Barbarossa

When did Germany launch Operation Barbarossa?

• September 3, 1939

• August 1, 1940

• June 22, 1941

• May 10, 1940

Which pact did Germany sign with the Soviet Union in 1939?

• Munich Agreement

• Pact of Steel

• Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the primary objective of Operation Barbarossa?

• To capture France

• To force the Soviet Union to capitulate

• To secure North Africa

• To invade Great Britain

Which city was NOT a target in the initial three-pronged attack of Operation Barbarossa?

• Leningrad

• Moscow

• Stalingrad

• Kiev

What was the outcome of the German offensive against Moscow?

• The Germans captured Moscow

• The Germans were halted and forced to retreat

• The Germans bypassed Moscow

• The Germans signed a peace treaty with the Soviets

What was one of the reasons for the failure of Operation Barbarossa?

• Inadequate supply lines

• Insufficient manpower

• Lack of air support

• Allied intervention

What was the Commissar Order?

• An order to execute captured enemy officers

• An order to retreat

• An order to fortify positions

• An order to negotiate peace

Which battle in 1943 helped turn the tide decisively toward the Allied Powers?

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of El Alamein

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

What was the significance of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?

• It was a trade agreement

• It was a cultural exchange program

• It was a mutual defense treaty

• It divided Poland into spheres of influence