World War II Axis Powers and Neutral Nations

Which countries formed the core of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Italy, Spain, Japan

• Germany, France, Japan

• Germany, Italy, Spain

• Germany, Italy, Japan

What was one of the main reasons Spain considered joining the Axis Powers?

• Prior support from Germany and Italy during the Spanish Civil War

• Economic benefits from Germany

• Desire for territorial expansion

• Pressure from the United States

What was a significant factor that kept Spain from joining the Axis?

• Spain's strong military alliance with Britain

• Spain's economic dependence on the United States

• Franco's preference for the Allies

• Hitler's refusal to meet Franco's demands

Why did Iraq consider aligning with the Axis Powers?

• Due to Rashid Ali's opposition to Britain

• To gain independence from British control

• To receive military support from Germany

• To expand its territory in the Middle East

What was the outcome of the German-Turkish Treaty of Friendship?

• Turkey joined the Axis Powers

• Turkey remained neutral but later joined the Allies

• Turkey declared war on Germany

• Turkey provided military bases to Germany

What prompted the Allies to invade Iran during World War II?

• Iran's Shah leaning towards Germany

• Iran's official declaration of war against the Allies

• Iran's military alliance with Japan

• Iran's strategic location for oil resources

What was a key reason for Portugal's decision to remain neutral during the war?

• Pressure from neighboring Spain

• Historical alliance with Britain

• Economic dependence on the United States

• Fear of invasion by Germany

How did Portugal's relationship with Spain influence its stance during the war?

• Portugal joined the Axis to support Spain

• Portugal declared war on the Allies

• Portugal feared German invasion through Spain

• Portugal received military aid from Spain

Which country was not part of the Axis Powers but was pressured to join?

• Turkey

• Spain

• Iran

• Portugal

What was a common factor among countries that remained neutral during World War II?

• Desire to expand territorial holdings

• Fear of invasion and lack of incentives

• Economic dependence on the Allies

• Strong military alliances with the Axis