Vocabulary World War II Quiz

Which political ideology is characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and often includes dictatorial power?

• Socialism

• Fascism

• Liberalism

• Democracy

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945?

• Winston Churchill

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

What is the term for a system of government that seeks complete control over all aspects of public and private life?

• Republic

• Totalitarian

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Which region was invaded and occupied by Imperial Japan in the 1930s?

• Vietnam

• Philippines

• Manchuria

• Korea

What was the diplomatic policy of making concessions to an aggressor nation to avoid conflict called?

• Isolationism

• Appeasement

• Containment

• Detente

Who was the British Prime Minister known for his policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany?

• David Lloyd George

• Clement Attlee

• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

What is the term for a military tactic emphasizing rapid movement and surprise attacks, used by the Germans during World War II?

• Blitzkrieg

• Attrition Warfare

• Trench Warfare

• Guerrilla Warfare