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WWII Turning Point Battles Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?

a)

Russia had more than a million solidiers killed and hurt.

b)

The average life expectancy of a Soviet soldier was just 24 hours.

c)

Germany lost over 700,000 soldiers.

d)

Germany lost the battle and ther resources had been seriously weakened.

2.

Where did the Battle of Leyte Gulf take place?

a)

Taiwan

b)

Philippines

c)

Japan

d)

Indonesia

3.

El Alamein was the first clear-cut and ________ victory by the British Army upon the Axis.

a)

irreversible

b)

punishing

c)

marvelous

d)

frustrating

4.

Which of the following beaches was not utilized during D-Day?

a)

Utah

b)

Omaha

c)

Juno

d)

Sword

e)

Arizona

5.

Around how long did the Battle of Midway last?

a)

1 day

b)

4 days

c)

2 weeks

d)

6 months

6.

Which battle came first of the four listed?

a)

Leyte Gulf

b)

El Alamein

c)

Stalingrad

d)

D-Day

7.

The US defeated Japan in the middle of the Pacific at this location:

a)

Pear Harbor

b)

Leyte Gulf

c)

Midway

d)

Fiji

8.

Which battle allowed the Allies to keep access to the Suez Canal?

a)

Battle of Midway

b)

Battle of Stalingrad

c)

Battle of El Alamein

d)

Battle of D-Day

9.

Which Allied countries were involved in D-Day?

a)

USA

b)

Canada

c)

Britain

d)

Spain

10.

Prior to WWII, the Philippines was a commonwealth of which country?

a)

Britain

b)

USA

c)

Australia

d)

Indonesia