Polish Resistance during World War II

What was the fate of Poland in September 1939?

• It was liberated by the Allies.

• It formed an alliance with Italy.

• It remained neutral throughout the war.

• It was divided between Germany and the Soviet Union.

What was the primary goal of the Union of Armed Struggle (ZWZ)?

• To establish a new Polish monarchy.

• To ally with the Soviet Union.

• To negotiate peace with Germany.

• To prepare for a mass uprising against the occupiers.

How did the ZWZ adapt after losing contact with the Polish government-in-exile?

• It relocated to the United States.

• It dissolved and ceased operations.

• It began making independent decisions.

• It allied with the German forces.

Who was Witold Pilecki and what was his significant contribution?

• A German officer who defected to the Allies.

• A Soviet spy who infiltrated the Polish resistance.

• A British diplomat negotiating with the Nazis.

• A Polish resistance fighter who infiltrated Auschwitz.

What was a significant challenge faced by the Polish resistance under Soviet control?

• Lack of weapons and ammunition.

• Shortage of food and medical supplies.

• Soviet deportations and executions.

• Inability to communicate with the Allies.

What was the Home Army (AK) primarily responsible for?

• Training Soviet soldiers.

• Building fortifications along the Polish border.

• Organizing the Polish Underground State.

• Conducting diplomatic talks with Germany.

What was the role of the Polish Underground State?

• To establish a new monarchy in Poland.

• To act as the legitimate government of Poland under occupation.

• To negotiate peace with the Soviet Union.

• To provide military support to Germany.

What was Operation Tempest?

• A German plan to invade Britain.

• An Allied bombing campaign in Germany.

• A Soviet operation to liberate Poland.

• A Polish resistance operation to liberate major cities.

What was the outcome of the Warsaw Uprising?

• It resulted in a peace treaty with Germany.

• It led to the immediate end of World War II.

• It successfully liberated Warsaw.

• It failed and resulted in heavy casualties.

Who were the Cursed Soldiers?

• German soldiers who defected to the Allies.

• Polish resistance fighters who continued to resist Soviet control.

• Soviet spies in the Polish government.

• British pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain.