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Chapter 12 Practice Quzizz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of World War II?

a)

It provided Germany with new territories

b)

It imposed harsh penalties and reparations on Germany

c)

It strengthened the German military

d)

It created a strong alliance between Germany and France

2.

What event in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

a)

The invasion of France

b)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

c)

The invasion of Poland

d)

The Battle of Britain

3.

Which event led the United States to enter World War II?

a)

The invasion of Poland

b)

The attack on Pearl Harbor

c)

The Battle of Stalingrad

d)

The D-Day invasion

4.

Why was the attack on Pearl Harbor significant?

a)

It led to the immediate surrender of Japan

b)

It marked the beginning of World War II

c)

It resulted in the United States declaring war on Japan and entering World War II

d)

It was the first time a country had used nuclear weapons

5.

Which of the following was not a cause of World War II?

a)

The global economic depression

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

c)

The establishment of democratic governments in Europe

d)

The rise of totalitarian regimes

6.

Which event directly followed the invasion of Poland?

a)

The signing of the Non-Aggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union

b)

The declaration of war on Germany by the United States

c)

The declaration of war on Germany by Britain and France, marking the beginning of WWII

d)

The start of the Battle of Britain

7.

What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

a)

It led to a significant increase in Germany's military power

b)

It resulted in economic prosperity and political stability in Germany

c)

It caused economic hardship and political instability, leading to the rise of Adolf Hitler

d)

It improved Germany's relationships with its neighboring countries

8.

What was the role of the United States in World War II before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

a)

It was actively involved in combat operations in Europe and Asia

b)

It provided military aid to the Allies through programs like Lend-Lease

c)

It led peace negotiations to prevent the spread of the war

d)

It was a member of the Axis Powers

9.

Which 3 are Axis Powers?

a)

USA

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

e)

Great Britain

10.

Who was the dictator of Germany?

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Benito Mussolini

c)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

d)

Winston Churchill

11.

What was the name of the political party and type of government led by Adolf Hitler?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Communist Party (Communism)

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Nazi Party (Nazism)

12.

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?

a)

Winston Churchill

b)

Vladimar Putin

c)

Joseph Stalin

d)

Adolf Hitler

13.

Who was the leader of Great Britain during WWII?

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Winston Churchill

c)

Joseph Stalin

d)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

14.

Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States were called the _______________________ during WWII.

a)

Axis Powers

b)

Allied Powers

c)

NATO Powers

d)

Central Powers

15.

What actions did the Western Allies take that caused Japan to attack the U.S.?

Choose two correct answers.

a)

the U.S. demanded the Japanese leave Manchuria

b)

the U.S. occupied Okinawa

c)

the U.S. condemned German aggression in Europe

d)

the U.S. banned the trading of iron, steel, and oil to Japan

e)

The United States signed the Lend-Lease act to support the Allied powers

16.

A____________is a person with total control control of a country's government and often leads in a _______________and harsh way.

a)

dictator, happy

b)

dictator, cruel

c)

Nazi, cruel

d)

fascism, unusual

17.

In the 1930's, Hitler became chancellor of Germany and led the change of the the country's government into a _________________.

a)

concentration camp

b)

dictatorship

c)

holocaust

d)

fascism

18.

Hitler blamed the _____________people for everything that he felt was wrong with Europe.

a)

African American

b)

Jewish

c)

women

d)

white people

19.

Which group of people did Germany blame the loss of the war on?

a)

Jews

b)

Democracy

c)

Communists

d)

Christians

20.

In Hitler's blueprint of his plan, he promoted his primary goal of the Nazi Party, which was:

a)

Getting rid of anyone who was not of the Aryan Race

b)

Seeking revenge on the Allies who won WW1

c)

Being Imperialistic and building the Empire of Germany

d)

Restoring Germany to it's former glory

21.
Who was the US President at the time of Pearl Harbor?
a)
Teddy Roosevelt
b)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

c)
Barack Obama
d)
Bill Clinton
22.
What race did the Nazi's proclaim as the "master race"?
a)
Americans
b)
Japanese
c)
Aryan
d)
Japanese
23.
Which term means prejudice against or hatred of Jews?
a)
Semitism
b)
Anti-semitism
c)
ghetto 
d)
Holocaust
24.

Who were the two U.S. Presidents during World War II?

a)

Eisenhower and Truman

b)

FDR and Eisenhower

c)

Trump and Washington

d)

FDR and Truman

25.

What did the passage of the Lend-Lease Act represent?

a)

the end of US Isolationism (neutrality) in World War II by supporting the Allied powers

b)

the end of US involvement in World War II

c)

the opening of the Pacific theater during World War II

d)

the opening of a second front in Europe in World War II

26.

What was the Holocaust?

a)

A battle between the British and United States forces

b)

A period of artistic expression in Europe

c)

A natural disaster that occurred during World War II

d)

A dark period where millions of innocent people, mainly Jews, were persecuted and killed

27.
All of the following were members of the Axis powers EXCEPT:
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Japan
d)
Soviet Union
28.

Who was the dictator of Italy?

a)

Benito Mussolini

b)

Joseph Stalin

c)

Adolf Hitler

d)

Emperor Hirohito

29.

Hitler went as far as to convince Germans that the world would be a better place________________.

a)

without Jews

b)

without children

c)

with Jews

d)

with concentration camps

30.

How did higgins boats impact military operations during World War II?

a)

They were not used in military operations during World War II

b)

They hindered the success of military operations

c)

They greatly facilitated amphibious landings and contributed to the success of military operations.

d)

They were primarily used for transportation of supplies, not troops

31.

A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

a)

Internationalism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Impeachment

d)

Internalism

32.

A series of major U.S. Army exercises held in 1941 in northern and west-central Louisiana:

a)

Battle of Iwo Jima

b)

D-Day

c)

Louisiana Maneuvers

d)

Battle of Normandy

33.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

a)

Isolationism

b)

Internationalism

c)

Propaganda

d)

Selective Service

34.

The intentional annihilation of an ethnic, racial, or religious group:

a)
Holocaust
b)
Genocide
c)

Holodomor

d)

Kristallnacht

35.

In the Holodomor Genocide, about 4 million people died from___________. This was a result of Stalin wanting to collectivize agriculture in the Ukraine.

a)

overwork in factories

b)

starvation

c)

poison gas

d)

violent attacks

36.

This was a devastating result of the Ottoman Empire wanting to create a Muslim Turkish dominance:

a)

The Holocaust

b)

Armenian Genocide

c)

Trail of Tears

d)

Transatlantic Slave trade

37.


This was a massacre and an example of Japan wanting to dominate east Asia.

a)

The Holocaust

b)

The Armenian Genocide

c)

The Chinese Genocide

d)

The Nanjing Massacre

38.

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States abandoned its policy of Isolationism and adopted a policy of Internationalism by declaring war on _________. As a result, _________ declared war on the United States

a)

the U.S.; Japan

b)

Germany; Japan

c)

Japan; Japan

d)

Japan; Germany

39.

The Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact with Germany in 1939. This meant that both countries would ________________ during the war. This pact was violated by Germany in 1941.

a)

support each other

b)

cook dinner together

c)

remain peaceful

d)

invade each other

40.

Winston Churchill was know for his diplomatic policy of ________ and logic.

a)

Genocide

b)

Gratitude

c)

Happiness

d)

Peace

41.

Germany wanted to _____________ against the Allied countries that defeated them in World War I.

a)

Make amends

b)

make peace

c)

Retaliate

d)

Join

42.

Which country was forced to accept responsibility for starting World War I in the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Russia

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

France

43.

What was the main reason for the rise of fascist governments in Europe during the 1930s?

a)

Scientific advancements

b)

Peace treaties

c)

Economic depression and political instability

d)

Colonial expansion

44.

Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1?

a)

economic prosperity

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

redrawing of European borders

d)

German win of WWI

45.

At first many Americans were against the war and supported ________________________.

a)

fascism

b)

communism

c)

isolationism

d)

internationalism

46.

The Nazi plan to annihilate the European Jews:

a)

genocide

b)

Final Solution

c)

extermination

d)

annex

47.

Which of the following was a major effect of the U.S. shifting to massive war-time industrial production?

a)

The Japanese were able to secretly buy overproduced U.S. goods.

b)

The Germans were able to secretly buy overproduced U.S. goods.

c)

The U.S. economy fell on hard times as overproduction drove down prices.

d)

The U.S. economy thrived as unemployment fell and ended The Great Depression.

48.

The Battle of the Atlantic was...

a)

Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the Azore Islands.

b)

Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the Atlantic ocean.

c)

Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the Mediterranean Sea.

d)

Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the North Sea.

49.

What was the significance of D-Day?

a)

It led to the liberation of France and the Allied invasion of Europe

b)

It was the first Allied victory in World War II

c)

It was a victory for the German army

d)

It was a battle between Britain and Germany over the Suez Canal

50.

What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?

a)

Operation Overlord

b)

Operation Barbarossa

c)

Operation Neptune

d)

Operation Market Garden

51.

President Franklin Roosevelt's Lend-Lease policy is BEST described as

a)

an economic protection policy in support of Italy.

b)

an economic protection policy in support of Japan.

c)

an aid policy for nations fighting against Nazi Germany.

d)

an aid policy for nations fighting against the Soviet Union.

52.

Prior to US entry into World War II, what approach did the United States take in response to Japanese aggression in the Pacific region?

a)

The US military bombed the Japanese mainland.

b)

The US government placed an oil embargo on Japan.

c)

The US military attempted to overthrow the Japanese emperor.

d)

The US government sent Japanese Americans to internment camps.

53.

Who were the main members of the Allies

a)

Germany, France, Spain

b)

France, Mexico, Italy

c)

Britain, France, United States, USSR

d)

Italy, Switzerland. Spain

54.

Which U.S General had magnificent victories in Africa

a)

Robert E. Lee

b)

George S. Patton

c)

Dwight D. Eisenhower

d)

Ulysses S. Grant

55.

The operations hosted by the United States in North Africa were called:

a)

"Operation Overlord"

b)

Italian Campaign

c)

"Operation Torch"

d)

D-Day

56.

On the European front of WWII, which of the following was the last major battle, and led to Germany's surrender?

a)

United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

b)

Battle of Berlin

c)

V-E day

d)

Allied invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day

57.

During the war, the Nazis killed as many as 6 million Jews. What has this become known as?

a)

the Holocaust

b)

Kristallnacht

c)

Hitler's Horror

d)

Nuremberg Laws

58.

Which of the following countries fought the Nazis from the eastern section of Europe?

a)

Great Britian

b)

U.S.

c)

France

d)

USSR

59.

What event marked the beginning of WWII?

a)

The Austrian Anschluss (takeover)

b)

The invasion of Nanking.

c)

The invasion of Poland.

d)

The annexation of the Sudetenland.

60.

General ________________ led operations in D-Day and in most of Europe. He later became president of the United States.

a)

Patton

b)

Eisenhower

c)

FDR

d)

Truman