Super Quiz #1 (Pages 5-10)

What was the main reason Hitler's "blitzkrieg" strategy was so effective in Poland?

• It combined fast-moving tanks, troops, and air power

• The Polish army surrendered immediately

• The weather conditions were perfect

• Poland had no military defense

During the "Phoney War," what important work were British spies doing?

• Planning invasion routes

• Training new soldiers

• Trying to break the Enigma code

• Building new weapons

Why did the Soviet Union struggle during the Winter War with Finland?

• They had fewer soldiers than Finland

• Their weapons didn't work

• They weren't prepared for winter conditions

• Finland had better technology

How did the Neutrality Acts show America's initial approach to the war?

• They showed America wanted to join the war immediately

• They reflected a desire to stay out of foreign conflicts

• They encouraged trading with Germany

• They supported joining the Allies right away

Why was Hitler's delay in attacking Dunkirk significant?

• It allowed over 330,000 Allied troops to escape

• It gave Germany time to bring in more troops

• It let Hitler capture more territory

• It improved relations with Britain

What made the Battle of Britain different from previous battles?

• It was fought entirely on land

• It was primarily an air battle

• It lasted only one day

• It involved only naval forces

How did the Allies eventually defeat German U-boats in the Atlantic?

• By building fewer ships

• By avoiding the Atlantic altogether

• Using new technology like sonar and radar

• Negotiating with Germany

What mistake did Stalin make regarding Hitler?

• He trusted Hitler's non-aggression pact

• He attacked Germany first

• He refused to defend his borders

• He allied with Britain immediately

Why did Mussolini's invasion of Egypt fail?

• His troops were too well-prepared

• The plan was poorly executed

• Egypt had a stronger military

• The weather was too hot

What was the purpose of creating fake tanks before D-Day?

• To save money on real tanks

• To fool Germans about the invasion location

• To train new soldiers

• To test new military equipment