Destroyed houses and houses on fire in multiple Finnish cities due to a bombing by Russian airplanes

Destroyed houses and houses on fire in multiple Finnish cities due to a bombing by Russian airplanes

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the German Wehrmacht's attack on the Soviet Union on June 22, highlighting the perceived threat from Bolshevik forces. It also covers the Soviet-Finnish conflict of 1939, where the Soviet Union attacked Finland, leading to significant losses for Soviet troops despite their numerical advantage. The narrative reveals Soviet strategic intentions to weaken Finland and gain strategic positions against Germany. Additionally, it describes the Soviet bombing of Helsinki and other peaceful cities in 1939.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the German Wehrmacht's attack on June 22?

To support the Finnish army

To expand German territory

To gain control of strategic resources

To counter the Bolshevik threat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Soviet-Finnish conflict, what was the approximate ratio of Soviet to Finnish forces?

2:1

10:1

40:1

1:1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the Soviet troops in the conflict with Finland?

They retreated immediately

They suffered heavy losses

They formed an alliance with Finland

They achieved a quick victory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the Soviet Union's strategic goals in attacking Finland?

To form a new alliance with Finland

To establish strategic positions against Germany

To test new military technology

To gain control of Finnish resources

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city was bombed by Soviet pilots in 1939?

Helsinki

Warsaw

Oslo

Berlin