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World War II - Invasion of Poland Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the German invasion of Poland begin?

a)

August 31st, 1939

b)

September 1st, 1939

c)

September 2nd, 1939

d)

September 3rd, 1939

2.

What was the false flag operation conducted by the Germans to make it appear as if Poland was aggressive towards Germany?

a)

Operation Gliwitz

b)

Operation Canned Goods

c)

Operation Himmler

d)

Operation Blitzkrieg

3.

What was the German plan to invade Poland from three directions?

a)

Operation White

b)

Operation Fall Weiss

c)

Operation Red Storm

d)

Operation Black Thunder

4.

What was the German tactic that overwhelmed the Polish forces during the invasion?

a)

Operation Lightning

b)

Operation Thunderstorm

c)

Operation Blitzkrieg

d)

Operation Tornado

5.

When did France and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany?

a)

September 2nd, 1939

b)

September 4th, 1939

c)

September 1st, 1939

d)

September 3rd, 1939

6.

What was the pretext used by the Soviet Union to attack Poland on September 17th, 1939?

a)

To protect the Belarusian and Ukrainian population

b)

To support the Polish resistance

c)

To protect the Polish population

d)

To establish a non-aggression pact

7.

When did the capital of Poland, Warsaw, surrender to the German forces?

a)

September 25th, 1939

b)

September 20th, 1939

c)

September 27th, 1939

d)

September 30th, 1939

8.

What was the outcome of the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union?

a)

Poland suffered defeat and its territory was divided

b)

Poland joined the Axis powers

c)

Poland emerged victorious

d)

Poland formed an alliance with Germany