Key Events and Agreements of WWII

Key Events and Agreements of WWII

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the geopolitical dynamics leading up to World War II, focusing on the USSR's strategic position and Hitler's maneuvers. It highlights the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact, which shocked many, and the subsequent invasion of Poland by Germany. The video concludes with the outbreak of World War II as Britain and France declare war on Germany.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the official name of the Soviet Union during Stalin's regime?

Russian Federation

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Communist Union of Russia

Soviet Socialist Republic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the Western powers to rely on the USSR despite their fear of communism?

The USSR's economic power

The USSR's military strength

The USSR's geographical location

The USSR's political influence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Nazi official sent to Moscow to sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?

Heinrich Himmler

Hermann Göring

Joseph Goebbels

Joachim von Ribbentrop

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of French communists to the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?

They were supportive

They were indifferent

They were celebratory

They were taken aback

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Stalin's possible motives for signing the non-aggression pact with Hitler?

To expand into Western Europe

To focus on internal reforms

To form a long-term alliance with Germany

To gain time for military preparation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the US Congress pass in 1936 to avoid involvement in European conflicts?

The Defense Act

The Isolation Act

The War Powers Act

The Neutrality Act

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Danzig corridor, according to Hitler?

A strategic military base

A cultural heritage site

The worst monstrosity of the Versailles Treaty

A neutral zone between Germany and Poland

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