Axis Powers' Momentum in 1940

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

• Italy joining the war

• Germany invading Poland

• France declaring war on Germany

• The Soviet Union invading Poland

Which countries did Germany invade in April 1940?

• Hungary and Romania

• France and Great Britain

• Netherlands and Belgium

• Denmark and Norway

When did Italy formally enter World War II?

• July 1940

• June 1940

• May 1940

• April 1940

What was the name of the government established in France after it fell to Germany?

• Occupied France

• Nazi France

• Vichy France

• Free France

What significant event began in July 1940?

• The Battle of Britain

• Germany invading Poland

• Italy joining the war

• Japan attacking French Indochina

Which countries formed the Axis Powers in September 1940?

• Germany, Italy, and Hungary

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Germany, Japan, and Romania

• Germany, Italy, and France

Which region did Japan attack after joining the Axis Powers?

• United States

• French Indochina

• British India

• Soviet Union

Which countries were pressured to join the Axis in November 1940?

• Hungary and Romania

• Denmark and Norway

• Netherlands and Belgium

• France and Great Britain

What was the outcome of the British efforts in North Africa by the end of 1940?

• They were defeated by the Italians

• They drove the Italians back into Libya

• They formed an alliance with Italy

• They invaded Germany

Who was the German commander sent to North Africa in 1941?

• Heinrich Himmler

• Erwin Rommel

• Hermann Göring

• Joseph Goebbels