The Beginning of World War 2

On what date did World War II officially begin?

• November 11, 1939

• December 7, 1939

• July 4, 1939

• September 1, 1939

Which event triggered the start of World War II in Europe?

• Japan attacked China

• Britain invaded Germany

• Italy invaded Greece

• Germany invaded Poland

What was the main purpose of the German–Soviet Non-aggression Pact in 1939?

• Invite Japan to divide Pacific colonies

• Create a permanent alliance with the United States

• Allow Germany and the Soviet Union to avoid fighting each other

• Force Britain and France to surrender immediately

Which countries were listed among the Axis Powers at the start of World War II?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Britain

Match each group with the correct side in World War II.

• Allied Powers

• Germany and Italy

• Axis Powers

• United States

• Allied Powers

• Japan

• Axis Powers

• Britain and France

Which event happened on December 7, 1941 during World War II?

• Germany surrendered in Berlin

• The Battle of Britain reached its peak

• D-Day landings in Normandy took place

• The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred

Match each World War II battle with its correct date range or day.

• 23 August 1942–2 February 1943

• Battle of Stalingrad

• June 6, 1944

• Battle of Britain

• 10 July–31 October 1940

• Battle of Berlin

• April 16–May 2, 1945

• D-Day (Allied landings)

Which battle marked a major turning point on the Eastern Front by stopping the German advance into the Soviet Union?

• Pearl Harbor attack in 1941

• Battle of Stalingrad in 1942–1943

• Battle of Britain in mid–late 1940

• D-Day landings in June 1944

Which date is recognized as the official end of World War II?

• October 31, 1940

• May 2, 1945

• September 2, 1945

• June 6, 1944

Multiple answers may be correct. Which events happened in 1945?

• Pearl Harbor attack in the Pacific

• D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy

• Official end of World War II on September 2

• Battle of Berlin concluded in early May