Axis Powers' Strategic Advances in 1941

Which country joined the Axis powers in March 1941?

• Romania

• Yugoslavia

• Bulgaria

• Greece

Who was the famous German commander in North Africa known as the Desert Fox?

• Heinz Guderian

• Erwin Rommel

• Wilhelm Keitel

• Gerd von Rundstedt

Which two countries did the Axis powers conquer in the Balkans with the help of Germany in 1941?

• Romania and Albania

• Bulgaria and Yugoslavia

• Yugoslavia and Greece

• Albania and Greece

What was the strategic mistake made by Hitler in 1941 according to most historians?

• Attacking the Soviet Union in winter

• Not attacking the Soviet Union

• Attacking the Soviet Union while still fighting Great Britain

• Not forming an alliance with Japan

What significant action did the United States take against Japan in July 1941?

• Declared war on Japan

• Sent troops to China

• Signed a peace treaty with Japan

• Imposed an oil embargo on Japan

Why was the oil embargo imposed by the United States a big deal for Japan?

• Japan was not affected by the embargo

• Japan had no imperial ambitions

• Japan was fighting a major conflict and lacked its own oil resources

• Japan had abundant natural resources

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On which dates did Japan launch its major offensive in the Pacific, including the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• December 7-8, 1941

• December 14-15, 1941

• December 1-2, 1941

• December 21-22, 1941

Which of the following was NOT attacked by Japan during its offensive in December 1941?

• Singapore

• Malaya

• Pearl Harbor

• Australia

What was the primary reason for Japan's aggressive moves in December 1941?

• To negotiate peace with the US

• To gain control of natural resources

• To support the Allies

• To retreat from China

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What was the major consequence of Japan's offensive in December 1941?

• The United States declared war on Germany

• The United States entered World War II on the side of the Allies

• Japan signed a peace treaty with China

• The Soviet Union declared war on Japan