WorksheetsWorld War II Comprehensive Review
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Who is credited with the quote, "…we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the field and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender…"?
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles de Gaulle
Which country was led by Winston Churchill during WWII?
France
Soviet Union
Great Britain
United States
Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?
Franklin Roosevelt
Charles de Gaulle
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Organize these options into the right categories
Great Britain
France
Soviet Union
United States
Japan
Italy
Germany
Which countries saw a rise in dictatorships that contributed to the build-up to World War II?
France, Spain, and Portugal
Germany, Italy, and Russia
United Kingdom, Belgium, and Netherlands
Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland
What did Hitler begin to break, leading to actions by the Allied Powers?
The Treaty of Versailles
The League of Nations
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Non-Aggression Pact
What was shown to be ineffective in keeping peace in Europe?
Militarization
Appeasement
Economic sanctions
Diplomatic negotiations
Which two countries did Hitler invade, defying the Treaty of Versailles?
Austria and Poland
Austria and Czechoslovakia
Poland and the United States
Poland and France
What was the new method of warfare used by Germany during their invasion in 1939?
Trench warfare
Naval blockade
Blitzkrieg
Guerrilla warfare
Which two forces fought for air superiority in the Battle of Britain?
Luftwaffe and Royal Airforce
Luftwaffe and U.S. Air Force
Royal Airforce and French Air Force
U.S. Air Force and French Air Force
What pact does Hitler break by invading Russia?
Non-aggression pact
Warsaw Pact
Treaty of Versailles
Munich Pact
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in response to the United States refusing to sell them...
oil and metal
What event marks the entry of the United States into World War II?
Invasion of Normandy
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Battle of Stalingrad
Bombing of Tokyo
The Allied invasion of German-occupied France, largest amphibious invasion ever attempted, would come to be known as what?
Operation Barbarossa
D-Day
Battle of Midway
Operation Overlord
Which event is considered the official start of World War II?
Battle of Britain
Invasion of Poland
Bombing of Hiroshima
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Who was the leader of Italy during World War II?
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
What was the primary reason for the failure of the League of Nations?
Effective sanctions
Global cooperation
Lack of military power
Strong leadership
Who was the President of the United States during most of World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Which city was the site of a major battle between German and Soviet forces in 1942-1943?
Paris
Stalingrad
Warsaw
Berlin
Which leader was in charge of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Which event is considered the official start of World War II?
Munich Agreement
Battle of Stalingrad
German invasion of Poland
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain at the beginning of World War II?
Joseph Stalin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
What does Hitler do for work before he was a soldier?
Artist
Hitler was, originally, from the country of Germany.
True
False
How was Hitler seen by his peers during WWI?
a loner
a leader
a hero
a warrior
How did Benito Mussolini change after fighting in World War I?
He developed a hyper sense of nationalism and became obsessed with bringing Italy to greatness
Who is not invited to discuss the treaty talks at Versailles?
What country is invited, but it is ignored and alienated during the Versailles peace talks?
United States
Japan
Germany owes $80 __________ after the war.
Mussolini uses what two mediums (or methods) to push his anti- government message?
newspapers
social media
TV commercials
posters
radio
After WWI, Hitler begins to follow the anti- government group called the...?
The German Workers Party evolves into the National Socialist Party or the _______ Party.
Hitler becomes the head of ___________ for the party.
In prison, Hitler writes a manifesto outlining his goals of______ ___________.
His manifesto is titled _________ __________ or "My Struggle".
On this night, Hitler has nearly 100 members of opposing pollical parties killed.
Hitler's secret military factories were disguised as what?
orphanages
elementary schools
concentration camps
hospitals
Why must Germany/ Hitler rearm their military in secret?
To showcase their military power openly
The Treaty of Versailles forbid them to rebuild their military
To comply with international regulations
To receive praise from other countries
To expand the Italian empire, Mussolini invaded what African country?
Germany and Italy form an alliance that is the foundation of the...
Hideki Tojo leads Japan's invasion of...
Northeast China
Who joins Germany and Italy to create the Axis Powers?
What is the goal for Neville Chamberlain during his meeting with Hitler?
To avoid war at all costs.
Winston Churchill says, "Our ruling class takes it weekends in the country and HItler takes..."
his in Switzerland.
theirs in the city.
his in the mountains.
countries on the weekends.
Why were Churchill and Patton urging their countries NOT to cut military budgets?
To promote peace and disarmament globally
To reduce military presence in other countries
To maintain military strength and readiness in anticipation for Hitler's invasions
To focus on economic development instead
Like Hitler, Stalin takes out his political enemies. How many people does Stalin send to die in Siberian work camps?
10 thousand
5 hundred
dozens
2 million
How many political parties or ideologies are represented in a totalitarian state?
No political parties at all
A single party with one ideology
Two dominant parties
Multiple parties with diverse ideologies
What conditions allow a totalitarian leader to take power in the state?
A lack of charismatic leaders
A strong democratic system
Economic and political instability
Economic and political stability
How does a totalitarian state control its citizens?
By allowing free speech and open media
By using propaganda, indoctrination, and censorship
By promoting individual freedoms
By encouraging political diversity
How does a totalitarian leader deal with opposition?
By negotiating with opposition leaders
By ignoring opposition
By using secret police, intimidation, and imprisonment
By allowing opposition to freely express their views
How does a totalitarian leader divert problems off the state?
By focusing on economic reforms
By taking full responsibility for the problems
By encouraging citizens to solve problems collectively
By blaming other religious or ethnic groups
How is the leader viewed by the citizens of a totalitarian state?
As a corrupt and ineffective leader
As a god-like figure or father of the nation
As a regular politician
As a democratic reformer
What happens to opposition leaders in a totalitarian state?
They are given positions in the government
They are ignored by the leader
They are allowed to form new political parties
They are exterminated or exiled
What type of leader is usually found in a totalitarian state?
A leader chosen by the citizens
A weak and indecisive leader
A charismatic and dynamic leader
A democratic reformer
What is the role of secret police in a totalitarian state?
To ensure fair elections
To enforce the leader's policies through spying and intimidation
To protect citizens from harm
To promote democratic values
What happens to media in a totalitarian state?
It operates freely without restrictions
It is controlled and censored by the leader
It promotes diverse viewpoints
It is banned entirely
Why do citizens often support a totalitarian leader?
Because they have no other choice
Because they are well-informed about the leader's flaws
Because they only hear positive accomplishments of the leader
Because they are forced to vote for the leader
How do most totalitarian leaders gain power?
By promoting democratic values
By forming alliances with other nations
By convincing citizens they are the solution to their problems
By reducing taxes and increasing economic growth
What causes people to lose faith in their current government under totalitarian regimes?
Economic and political instability
Improved education systems
Increased media freedom
Strong opposition parties
What is a common expectation of citizens in a totalitarian state?
Personal sacrifice for the good of the state
Equal representation in decision-making
Access to uncensored media
Freedom to criticize the government
What is often censored by totalitarian leaders?
Public health guidelines
International trade policies
Scientific research
Music, books, and films
How do totalitarian leaders portray themselves?
As ordinary citizens
As god-like or as the father of the nation
As advocates for democracy
As international peacekeepers
Why was Italy angry at the other Allied powers after World War I?
They failed to receive enough land in the peace treaty
Why did the King of Italy make Benito Mussolini prime minister of Italy?
The King and Mussolini were best friends
He threated to march on the city of Rome
What freedom did Stalin take away when he became Communist dictator of Russia?
Freedom of trade
What two things did Stalin build in his "5 Year Plan"?
military
education
economy
healthcare
voting rights
What other country felt ignored at the end of World War I?
United States
Japan
What did Japanese militarists believe?
Japanese militarists believed in pacifism and trying to appease other countries.
Japanese militarists believed in isolationism and staying out of world affairs.
Japanese militarists believed in democracy and the right to vote.
Japanese militarists believed a countries problems could be solved through a strong military
Between the world wars, Japan was trying to establish themselves as a...
What were the conditions in Germany when Hitler was rising to power?
Germany was united and stable
Germany was suffering from a horrible economy and bitterness over losing WWI.
Germany was experiencing peace and prosperity
Germany was content with the Treaty of Versailles
What does it mean for Germany to want "lebensraum"?
Agricultural reform for sustainable farming practices
More "living space" for the German people
Cultural preservation for historical heritage
Military disarmament for peacekeeping efforts
Prior Knowledge Question: On your notes, it say's Hitler begins to rebuild he army and take back land. Why is this a big deal?
It violated the Treaty of Versailles
What is the name of the largest land, sea, and air operation in history?
D- Day
Battle of the Bulge
Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa
atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What did Allied forces use to incite a "surprise" attack on Axis Powers?
movie techniques
camouflaged submarines
bombings in Japan as a diversion
attacks through the dense forests around France
The US's secret mission to develop atomic bombs was known was?
What two Japanese cities did Truman decide to drop the bombs?
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
How many Japanese deaths did the bombings cause?
100,000
200,000
300,000
500,000
Who were apart of the "Big Three".
Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Harry S. Truman
Hideki Tojo, Adolph Hitler, and Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin
Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower
Why was Stalin suspicious of the other Allied Powers? (check all that apply)
They had differing ideological beliefs
Stalin believed in communism while the other two favored "free elections"
Stalin was afraid that since Germany was defeated they would invade Russia
Stalin had a weak military and was afraid of the US's military might
How many parts was Germany divided into?
2
3
4
5
What was the United Nations meant to be stronger than?
the Allied powers
the Axis Powers
the League of Nations
NATO
What did the UN aim to achieve?
cooperation among nations on economic, social, and humanitarian issues
Identify the issues humanity must consider post WWII?
long peace: is war different forever?
nuclear weapons: safer or not?
how to make your own country the most powerful
universal human rights and asylum
how to hold people accountable for war crimes
Which Allied leader replaced Franklin D. Roosevelt after his death in 1945?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Joseph Stalin
Harry S. Truman
Winston Churchill
Which conference in 1945 set the terms for Germany's surrender and postwar occupation?
Potsdam Conference
Geneva Conference
Tehran Conference
Munich Conference
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Clement Attlee
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Which event marked the official end of World War II in Europe?
Germany's surrender on May 8, 1945
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Yalta Conference
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Which of the following was a consequence of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The start of the Cold War
Japan's immediate surrender
The invasion of Japan by Allied forces
A significant increase in U.S. military spending
What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Trials held after World War II?
To divide Germany among the Allies
To prosecute major war criminals
To plan the Marshall Plan
To establish the United Nations
Which battle is considered the turning point for the Allies on the Eastern Front?
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Midway
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Britain
Which U.S. President authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan?
John F. Kennedy
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Who is the author of the quote, "I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us too, I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again"?
Anne Frank
Elie Wiesel
Viktor Frankl
Primo Levi
What does the term "anti-Semitism" refer to?
Racism against Jewish people
Racism against Germans
Racism against non-Jews
Racism against all ethnic groups
What symbol were Jews forced to wear under the Nuremberg Laws?
Star of David
Cross of Iron
Nazi Swastika
Crescent Moon
What was one of the restrictions placed on Jews under the Nuremberg Laws?
Jews were allowed to marry non-Jews
Jews were restricted from public spaces
Jews were given equal citizenship rights
Jews were allowed to employ non-Jews
What did the propaganda during Nazi Germany aim to spread about Jews?
That Jews were the root of all problems and evil
That Jews were superior to Germans
That Jews were allies of the Nazis
That Jews were responsible for economic growth
What was the role of Hitler's SS and Gestapo during the escalation of events between 1938-1942?
They were trained to provide humanitarian aid to the Jewish community.
They were trained to carry out Hitler's plans to extend violence against the Jewish community.
They were responsible for rebuilding Jewish homes after Kristallnacht.
They were tasked with negotiating peace treaties with Jewish leaders.
What does the term 'Kristallnacht' refer to?
The night of broken glass, when Nazi soldiers attacked and destroyed Jewish buildings.
A celebration of Jewish culture in Nazi Germany.
A peaceful protest by the Jewish community.
A Nazi military operation to invade neighboring countries.
What were ghettos, as established by the Nazis during 1938-1942?
Areas where Jews were provided with luxurious living conditions.
Gated communities where Jews were forced to live under extremely poor conditions.
Military camps for Nazi soldiers.
Educational centers for Jewish children.
Which of the following describes the living conditions in ghettos during Nazi rule?
Sanitary, with adequate food and space.
Unsanitary, with minimal food and overcrowding.
Peaceful, with access to education and healthcare.
Comfortable, with access to recreational facilities.
What was the purpose of the "Final Solution" during 1942-1944?
To relocate Jews to safer areas
To eliminate the Jewish population
To provide better living conditions for Jews
To establish new Jewish communities
What were Jews forced to do in the death camps as part of the "Final Solution"?
Work 7 days a week like slaves
Attend educational programs
Participate in cultural activities
Receive medical treatment
What was Zyklon B gas used for during the Holocaust?
To disinfect clothing
To exterminate Jews and other victims
To provide energy for the camps
To preserve food supplies
Which of the following was a method of extermination used in the Holocaust?
Gas chambers
Starvation camps
Forced emigration
Relocation to ghettos
What was the approximate number of victims liberated from concentration camps by Allied forces during World War II?
500,000
300,000
1,000,000
100,000
What action did Allied forces take to silence denial about concentration camps?
They destroyed the camps.
They made German citizens tour the camps.
They held public trials.
They banned discussions about the camps.
How many people died during the Holocaust between 1939 and 1945?
6 million
11 million
3 million
15 million
How many Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust?
3 million
6 million
9 million
12 million
What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
To prosecute Nazi war criminals
To rebuild German cities
To create the United Nations
To establish new concentration camps
Organize the events of the Holocaust into their appropriate stage:
1933- 1939
Individuals are categorized as Aryan or Jewish
Nazi eugenics identify markers of "pure" German blood and those with Jewish heritage
Jews are forced to wear the Jewish star of David in order to identify them at all times
referred to as vermin
forced sterilization to prevent further Jews from being born
removes the ethical issue of murder and torture since Jews are considered inhuman
used for medical experiments just as medical professionals would use animals
Hitler trains his SS and Gestapo to carry out his plans
uses his trained officers to expand Nazi violence into occupied territory during WWII
death squads are trained for mass murder
Organize these options into the right categories:
Jews are stripped of their German citizenship
Jews could not employ non Jews
Jews and non- Jews cannot intermarry
Final Solution: the end of the "Jewish problem"
herded the Jews into ghettos (i.e. Warsaw Ghetto)
Ghettos: unsanitary homes, minimal food, overcrowding, violence
specially made death caps (such as Auschwitz)
medical experiments by Nazi doctors
starved, worked to death, or placed into gas chambers
Allied forces made German citizens tour liberated camps to silence and prevent this stage
Holocaust "deniers" have been prevalent in recent years especially through the internet
Jews are restricted from public spaces
Nazi officials that remained alive were put on trial by the Allied Powers
Which document played a significant role in establishing international human rights standards?
The Formation of the League of Nations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Charter of the United Nations
The Universal Rights Act
Which of the following best describes a major purpose of the United Nations?
To promote economic growth worldwide
To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war
To establish global trade agreements
To create a single global government
The main purpose of the creation of the United Nations was to prevent...
Economic depression.
Another world war.
Global trade disputes.
The spread of communism.
Which of the following actions in the 1930s was not effectively prevented by the League of Nations
German invasion Great Britain
Italian invasion of Ethiopia.
Japanese expansion in Manchuria.
German rearmament.
Japans attack on Pearl Harbor
What was a result of the League of Nations inability to address global issues effectively?
The organization gained more influence.
Conditions for a major global conflict were created.
The organization successfully prevented worldwide disputes.
The organization increased its number of members.
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter signed in 1941?
To establish the United Nations.
To outline Allied war aims, including self-determination, free trade, and freedom from fear.
To declare war on Axis powers.
To create a post-war economic plan.
Which of the following was NOT a principle commonly promoted by major international agreements during World War II?
Self-determination.
Free trade.
Freedom from fear.
Military expansion.
Select the four main purposes of the United Nations:
maintain peace
promote international cooperation
develop friendly relations
keep all countries economically similar
harmonize national actions
How many countries have permanent membership and veto power in the United Nations security council?
3
5
7
10
Which countries have permanent seats and veto power in a major international security council?
USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan
USA, UK, France, China, USSR
USA, UK, France, India, Brazil
USA, UK, France, Canada, Australia
Which legal principle was established after World War II to address severe violations of human rights?
countries cannot invade other countries unless they are provoked
genocides were not considered a crime against humanity
Crimes against humanity were prosecutable by international law.
war crimes would lead to immediate execuation
Which issue became evident in international law following a major post-World War II tribunal?
Lack of enforcement mechanisms for human rights violations.
Absence of a universal codified list of human rights.
Inability to prosecute war crimes effectively.
Lack of international cooperation in human rights cases.
How many articles are included in a major international human rights declaration?
20
25
30
35
Which of the following best describes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A legally binding treaty
A moral standard for all nations
A constitution for the UN
A set of international laws
