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WorksheetsChapter 12 Practice Quzizz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of World War II?
It provided Germany with new territories
It imposed harsh penalties and reparations on Germany
It strengthened the German military
It created a strong alliance between Germany and France
What event in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
The invasion of France
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
The invasion of Poland
The Battle of Britain
Which event led the United States to enter World War II?
The invasion of Poland
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The Battle of Stalingrad
The D-Day invasion
Why was the attack on Pearl Harbor significant?
It led to the immediate surrender of Japan
It marked the beginning of World War II
It resulted in the United States declaring war on Japan and entering World War II
It was the first time a country had used nuclear weapons
Which of the following was not a cause of World War II?
The global economic depression
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The establishment of democratic governments in Europe
The rise of totalitarian regimes
Which event directly followed the invasion of Poland?
The signing of the Non-Aggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union
The declaration of war on Germany by the United States
The declaration of war on Germany by Britain and France, marking the beginning of WWII
The start of the Battle of Britain
What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
It led to a significant increase in Germany's military power
It resulted in economic prosperity and political stability in Germany
It caused economic hardship and political instability, leading to the rise of Adolf Hitler
It improved Germany's relationships with its neighboring countries
What was the role of the United States in World War II before the attack on Pearl Harbor?
It was actively involved in combat operations in Europe and Asia
It provided military aid to the Allies through programs like Lend-Lease
It led peace negotiations to prevent the spread of the war
It was a member of the Axis Powers
Which 3 are Axis Powers?
USA
Italy
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
Who was the dictator of Germany?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
What was the name of the political party and type of government led by Adolf Hitler?
Republican Party
Communist Party (Communism)
Democratic Party
Nazi Party (Nazism)
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?
Winston Churchill
Vladimar Putin
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Who was the leader of Great Britain during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States were called the _______________________ during WWII.
Axis Powers
Allied Powers
NATO Powers
Central Powers
What actions did the Western Allies take that caused Japan to attack the U.S.?
Choose two correct answers.
the U.S. demanded the Japanese leave Manchuria
the U.S. occupied Okinawa
the U.S. condemned German aggression in Europe
the U.S. banned the trading of iron, steel, and oil to Japan
The United States signed the Lend-Lease act to support the Allied powers
A____________is a person with total control control of a country's government and often leads in a _______________and harsh way.
dictator, happy
dictator, cruel
Nazi, cruel
fascism, unusual
In the 1930's, Hitler became chancellor of Germany and led the change of the the country's government into a _________________.
concentration camp
dictatorship
holocaust
fascism
Hitler blamed the _____________people for everything that he felt was wrong with Europe.
African American
Jewish
women
white people
Which group of people did Germany blame the loss of the war on?
Jews
Democracy
Communists
Christians
In Hitler's blueprint of his plan, he promoted his primary goal of the Nazi Party, which was:
Getting rid of anyone who was not of the Aryan Race
Seeking revenge on the Allies who won WW1
Being Imperialistic and building the Empire of Germany
Restoring Germany to it's former glory
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Who were the two U.S. Presidents during World War II?
Eisenhower and Truman
FDR and Eisenhower
Trump and Washington
FDR and Truman
What did the passage of the Lend-Lease Act represent?
the end of US Isolationism (neutrality) in World War II by supporting the Allied powers
the end of US involvement in World War II
the opening of the Pacific theater during World War II
the opening of a second front in Europe in World War II
What was the Holocaust?
A battle between the British and United States forces
A period of artistic expression in Europe
A natural disaster that occurred during World War II
A dark period where millions of innocent people, mainly Jews, were persecuted and killed
Who was the dictator of Italy?
Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Emperor Hirohito
Hitler went as far as to convince Germans that the world would be a better place________________.
without Jews
without children
with Jews
with concentration camps
How did higgins boats impact military operations during World War II?
They were not used in military operations during World War II
They hindered the success of military operations
They greatly facilitated amphibious landings and contributed to the success of military operations.
They were primarily used for transportation of supplies, not troops
A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Internationalism
Isolationism
Impeachment
Internalism
A series of major U.S. Army exercises held in 1941 in northern and west-central Louisiana:
Battle of Iwo Jima
D-Day
Louisiana Maneuvers
Battle of Normandy
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Isolationism
Internationalism
Propaganda
Selective Service
The intentional annihilation of an ethnic, racial, or religious group:
Holodomor
Kristallnacht
In the Holodomor Genocide, about 4 million people died from___________. This was a result of Stalin wanting to collectivize agriculture in the Ukraine.
overwork in factories
starvation
poison gas
violent attacks
This was a devastating result of the Ottoman Empire wanting to create a Muslim Turkish dominance:
The Holocaust
Armenian Genocide
Trail of Tears
Transatlantic Slave trade
This was a massacre and an example of Japan wanting to dominate east Asia.
The Holocaust
The Armenian Genocide
The Chinese Genocide
The Nanjing Massacre
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
the U.S.; Japan
Germany; Japan
Japan; Japan
Japan; Germany
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.
support each other
cook dinner together
remain peaceful
invade each other
Winston Churchill was know for his diplomatic policy of ________ and logic.
Genocide
Gratitude
Happiness
Peace
Germany wanted to _____________ against the Allied countries that defeated them in World War I.
Make amends
make peace
Retaliate
Join
Which country was forced to accept responsibility for starting World War I in the Treaty of Versailles?
Russia
Italy
Germany
France
What was the main reason for the rise of fascist governments in Europe during the 1930s?
Scientific advancements
Peace treaties
Economic depression and political instability
Colonial expansion
Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1?
economic prosperity
Treaty of Versailles
redrawing of European borders
German win of WWI
At first many Americans were against the war and supported ________________________.
fascism
communism
isolationism
internationalism
The Nazi plan to annihilate the European Jews:
genocide
Final Solution
extermination
annex
Which of the following was a major effect of the U.S. shifting to massive war-time industrial production?
The Japanese were able to secretly buy overproduced U.S. goods.
The Germans were able to secretly buy overproduced U.S. goods.
The U.S. economy fell on hard times as overproduction drove down prices.
The U.S. economy thrived as unemployment fell and ended The Great Depression.
The Battle of the Atlantic was...
Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the Azore Islands.
Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the Atlantic ocean.
Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the Mediterranean Sea.
Battles fought between British and U.S on one side and the Germans for control of the North Sea.
What was the significance of D-Day?
It led to the liberation of France and the Allied invasion of Europe
It was the first Allied victory in World War II
It was a victory for the German army
It was a battle between Britain and Germany over the Suez Canal
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?
Operation Overlord
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Neptune
Operation Market Garden
President Franklin Roosevelt's Lend-Lease policy is BEST described as
an economic protection policy in support of Italy.
an economic protection policy in support of Japan.
an aid policy for nations fighting against Nazi Germany.
an aid policy for nations fighting against the Soviet Union.
Prior to US entry into World War II, what approach did the United States take in response to Japanese aggression in the Pacific region?
The US military bombed the Japanese mainland.
The US government placed an oil embargo on Japan.
The US military attempted to overthrow the Japanese emperor.
The US government sent Japanese Americans to internment camps.
Who were the main members of the Allies
Germany, France, Spain
France, Mexico, Italy
Britain, France, United States, USSR
Italy, Switzerland. Spain
Which U.S General had magnificent victories in Africa
Robert E. Lee
George S. Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ulysses S. Grant
The operations hosted by the United States in North Africa were called:
"Operation Overlord"
Italian Campaign
"Operation Torch"
D-Day
On the European front of WWII, which of the following was the last major battle, and led to Germany's surrender?
United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Battle of Berlin
V-E day
Allied invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day
During the war, the Nazis killed as many as 6 million Jews. What has this become known as?
the Holocaust
Kristallnacht
Hitler's Horror
Nuremberg Laws
Which of the following countries fought the Nazis from the eastern section of Europe?
Great Britian
U.S.
France
USSR
What event marked the beginning of WWII?
The Austrian Anschluss (takeover)
The invasion of Nanking.
The invasion of Poland.
The annexation of the Sudetenland.
General ________________ led operations in D-Day and in most of Europe. He later became president of the United States.
Patton
Eisenhower
FDR
Truman
