World War II Key Events and Concepts

What event marked the official start of World War II?

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• The signing of the Versailles Treaty

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The rise of Adolf Hitler

Which countries were involved in the D-Day invasion?

• United States, Canada, and Britain

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• France, Soviet Union, and China

• Australia, New Zealand, and India

What was one of the main causes of World War II according to the passage?

• The economic crisis of the Great Depression

• The discovery of atomic bombs

• The rise of communism in China

• The Cold War tensions

What was the purpose of the United Nations as mentioned in the passage?

• To prevent future conflicts and promote peace

• To spread communism in Eastern Europe

• To divide Europe into Eastern and Western blocs

• To support the rise of Adolf Hitler

Which two countries emerged as rival superpowers after World War II?

• United States and Soviet Union

• Germany and Japan

• Britain and France

• China and India