Mapping the Key Stages of World War II

What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

• Germany faced no territorial changes

• Germany became a leading economic power

• Germany's military was significantly limited

• Germany gained new territories

Which country did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles, leading to it not joining the League of Nations?

• France

• Italy

• United States

• United Kingdom

What was Hitler's primary goal upon gaining power in Germany?

• To unite German-speaking peoples under one nation

• To establish a democratic government

• To maintain peace with neighboring countries

• To promote Jewish culture and businesses

Which two countries formed the Rome-Berlin Axis?

• Germany and Italy

• Germany and Japan

• Italy and Japan

• Italy and Spain

What was the Blitzkrieg strategy?

• A defensive military posture

• A rapid military attack

• A diplomatic strategy

• A naval blockade

Which battle marked a turning point on the Eastern Front in favor of the Allies?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Kursk

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Britain

What was the significance of the Tehran Conference?

• It led to the formation of the United Nations

• It marked the end of World War II

• It resulted in the division of Germany

• It planned the Allied invasions of France and Italy

What was the main outcome of the Potsdam Conference?

• The establishment of the European Union

• The end of colonial empires

• The creation of NATO

• The division of Germany

Which two cities were the targets of atomic bombings by the United States?

• Nagoya and Fukuoka

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Osaka and Sapporo

• Tokyo and Kyoto

Which country was divided into North and South by the USSR and the United States after World War II?

• China

• Germany

• Vietnam

• Korea