WW2 Unit Vocabulary Quiz

What is appeasement?

• Appeasement is the process of forming strong alliances to deter aggression from other nations.

• Appeasement is a military strategy where a country immediately declares war on any potential threat.

• Appeasement is a policy of isolating a country by cutting off all trade and communication.

• Appeasement is a policy of giving in to the demands of an aggressive country to avoid conflict or war.

What is totalitarianism?

• Totalitarianism is a system where the government has total control over people’s lives, with no freedom or opposition allowed.

• Totalitarianism is a system where the government has no power, and all decisions are made directly by the people.

• Totalitarianism is an economic system that promotes free markets and private business with little government involvement.

• Totalitarianism is a form of democracy where multiple political parties share power equally.

What is Fascism?

• Fascism is an economic philosophy that focuses solely on free-market capitalism with no government intervention.

• Fascism is a far-right form of government where most of the country's power is held by one ruler or a small group, under one party.

• Fascism is a political system that promotes total equality and the abolition of all government authority.

• Fascism is a form of democracy where all citizens vote directly on every law and policy decision.

What is an alliance?

• An alliance is a policy where a country remains completely isolated and refuses to interact with other nations.

• An alliance is when one country takes complete control over another and rules it as a colony.

• An alliance is an agreement between two or more countries or groups to support and help each other, especially in times of war or conflict.

• An alliance is a type of government where all decisions are made by a single ruler without input from others.

What is a dictator?

• A dictator is a type of government where all decisions are made directly by the citizens through voting.

• A dictator is a ceremonial figurehead with no real political power or authority.

• A dictator is a leader who is elected by the people and shares power equally with other government officials.

• A dictator is a ruler who has complete and absolute power over a country, often taking control by force and limiting people's freedoms.

What is Militarism?

• Militarism is a system where a country has no military and relies only on diplomacy to resolve conflicts.

• Militarism is the belief that all government decisions should be made by civilians without any military influence.

• Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it to achieve its goals.

• Militarism is an economic system focused on trade and business growth rather than military strength.

What is imperialism?

• Imperialism is a trade policy that promotes free markets and unrestricted commerce between all nations.

• Imperialism is a policy where a country expands its power and influence by controlling other territories, often through military force, diplomacy, or economic dominance.

• Imperialism is a political system where all citizens have equal power and vote directly on every decision.

• Imperialism is a philosophy that supports total isolation from other countries, avoiding any foreign involvement.

What is capitalism?

• Capitalism is a political system where a king or dictator controls trade and industry.

• Capitalism is a system where the government owns all businesses and controls all economic decisions.

• Capitalism is an economic system where businesses and property are privately owned, and competition drives prices and profits with little government control.

• Capitalism is an economic system in which wealth is always distributed equally among all citizens, regardless of work or effort.

What is communism?

• Communism is a political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society in which all property and means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the community or the state, with the goal of eliminating social and economic inequality.

• Communism is a form of monarchy in which a single ruler owns all property and makes all decisions.

• Communism is an economic system where wealth is distributed based on individual effort and competition in a free market.

• Communism is a system where all businesses are privately owned, and the government has no control over the economy.

What is nationalism?

• Nationalism is a strong pride in and loyalty to one’s country, sometimes believing it is better than others.

• Nationalism is the belief that all countries should merge into one global government with no national borders.

• Nationalism is a system where a country gives up its identity and culture to adopt the traditions of other nations.

• Nationalism is the practice of avoiding any involvement in national affairs or showing no loyalty to one’s country.