D-Day and Normandy Landings

D-Day and Normandy Landings

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

The video covers the events of D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history, which took place on June 6, 1944. It details the historical context, preparations by both Allied and German forces, the execution of the landings on Normandy beaches, and the subsequent impact on World War II. The successful operation marked a turning point in the war, leading to the liberation of France and eventually the end of Nazi Germany's control over Western Europe.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary objective of the Allied forces during the Normandy landings?

To negotiate peace with Germany

To invade Italy

To liberate France and establish a Western front

To capture Berlin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event marked the beginning of the Allied efforts to liberate France?

The fall of Berlin

The evacuation of Dunkirk

The invasion of Sicily

The Tehran Conference

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Operation Bodyguard?

To capture the city of Rome

To strengthen the Atlantic Wall

To mislead the Germans about the invasion date and location

To invade North Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed to lead the German defense operations along France's northern coast?

Hermann Göring

Joseph Goebbels

Erwin Rommel

Heinrich Himmler

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which beach was assigned to the US First Infantry Division during the D-Day landings?

Sword Beach

Juno Beach

Gold Beach

Omaha Beach

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Allied troops successfully landed on the Normandy beaches on D-Day?

200,000

250,000

156,000

100,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the D-Day landings by the end of June 6th?

All objectives were achieved

A foothold was established for further operations

The Allies retreated

The Germans launched a counterattack

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?