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Epic WWII Quiz

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What event caused the USA to become involved in the war?

a)

Bombing of Hiroshima

b)

Pearl Harbor

c)

Bombing of Nagasaki

d)

Invasion of Poland

2.

The (a)   is the name of death of million jews and other groups during this time period.

3.

What year did America join WW2

a)

1941

b)

1940

c)

1943

d)

1939

4.

Who were the 2 presidents during WW2?

a)

Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover

b)

Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft

c)

Franklin Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman

d)

Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy

5.

Why didn't American join the war sooner

a)

They wanted to remain Neutral

b)

They weren't interested in fighting in a war

c)

Thought it wouldn't effect them

6.

What was the german phrase for surprise attack?

a)

Blitz Krieg

b)

Guten Morgen

c)

Gesundheit

d)

Freitag

7.

Who was Joseph Stalin? The leader of the...

(a)  

8.

What nation switched sides during the war?

a)

Germany

b)

America

c)

Britian

d)

Soviet Union

9.

What nation performed a non-stop air raid on Great Britian?

a)

Italy

b)

Germany

c)

Japan

d)

America

10.

What were cartoons with political meanings made during this time called?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Saturday Cartoons

c)

They didn't exist

11.

What were the names of the camps Japanese Americans were moved into after the Attack on Pearl Harbor

(a)  

12.

What were the 2 Japanese cities that were bombed to end WW2?

a)

Osaka and Nagaski

b)

Hiroshima and Tokyo

c)

Osaka and Tokyo

d)

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

13.

What was the name for the secret project to build an atomic bomb?

a)

Manhattan Project

b)

Tuskegee Airben

c)

Secret Boom

d)

Normandy

14.

Which industry was well suited to change over to military equipment production?

a)

clothing

b)

steel

c)

culinary

d)

automobile

15.

Which future president served as commander during the French invasion?

a)

Dwight Eisenhower

b)

Winston Churchill

c)

Neville Chamberlain

d)

Erwin Rommel

16.

Who was the British leader that signed an appeasement with Hitler?

a)

Benito Mussolini

b)

Douglas MacArthur

c)

Adolph Hitler

d)

Neville Chamberlain

17.

Who was the fascist leader of Italy?

a)

Adolph Hitler

b)

Dwight Eisenhower

c)

Benito Mussolini

d)

Neville Chamberlain

18.

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

19.

What is the name of the Allied military strategy in the Pacific Ocean?

a)

firebomb

b)

island hopping

c)

kamikaze

d)

blitzkrieg

20.

Where did the D-Day Allied invasion of France take place?

a)

Paris

b)

Plymoth

c)

Tokyo

d)

Normandy

21.

Who was the American General overseeing the Pacific Theater?

a)

General Douglas MacArthur

b)

General Eisenhower

c)

General Rommel

d)

General Lee

22.

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

a)

fascism

b)

communism

c)

isolationism

d)

internationalism

23.

What is the name of the new political party to rise in Germany following WW1?

a)

Socialist

b)

Nazi

c)

Fascist

d)

Bolshevik

24.

Japan's goal was to take over

a)

North America

b)

Soviet Union

c)

Eastern Asia

d)

Western Asia

25.

What was the term for the action of Britain & France giving in to Hitler's demands?

a)

appeasement

b)

militarization

c)

nationalism

d)

unification

26.

Which Battle was the last German offence?

a)

D-Day

b)

Midway

c)

Bulge

d)

Normandy

27.

What is the name of this iconic poster woman?

a)

Tanya the Tank

b)

Wonder Woman

c)

Eleanor Roosevelt

d)

Rosie the Riveter

28.

Why were the Japanese unable to decipher the messages of the Navajo code talkers?

a)

The code consisted of a series of whistle-like noises.

b)

The code talkers had an advanced code machine.

c)

They used the Navajo language, which had no written alphabet.

d)

They used a math code based on the Navajo numeric system.

29.

The turning point in the war against Japan in the Pacific was the

a)

Battle of Midway.

b)

bombing of Pearl Harbor.

c)

internment of Japanese Americans.

d)

Battle of the Bulge.

30.

In order to rebuild Europe, the US created....

a)
b)
c)
31.

glorifies the nation or race above individual rights

a)

fascism

b)

democracy

c)

communism

d)

totalitarianism

32.

the spread of ideas for the purpose of helping or damaging a cause

a)

propaganda

b)

totalitarianism

c)

fascism

d)

appeasement

33.

a government that controls all aspects of society

a)

totalitarianism

b)

democracy

c)

laissez faire

d)

capitalism

34.

World War 2 started in

a)

1918

b)

1929

c)

1939

d)

1940

35.

In which group of powers was France in

a)

The Axis powers

b)

The Allied powers

c)

The Nazi powers

d)

None of the above

36.

Which group of powers did Italy belong to

a)

The Axis powers

b)

The Allied powers

c)

The Nazi powers

d)

None of the above

37.

By the end of June 1940, Hitler had invaded

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Russia

d)

Poland

38.

Who became the British leader during the War.

(a)  

39.

Luftwaffe was ___________.

a)

German Army

b)

German Air Force

c)

British Air Force

d)

Italian Army

40.

Where was the first successful atomic bomb tested?

a)

Okinawa

b)

New Mexico

c)

Alaska

d)

Hiroshima

e)

Area 51

41.

What part of Britain’s military was crucial in defeating the Nazis in the Battle of Britain?

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Space Force

d)

Air Force

42.

Why is the Battle of Britain important?

a)

It was the first major defeat of the Nazis in the war.

b)

It was the first time the Nazis used their airforce.

c)

Neither Britain nor Germany suffered many losses of life or equipment.

43.

What was the reason that Stalin and Hitler agreed to a Non-Aggression Treaty between the Soviet Union and Germany?

a)

Hitler wanted to keep the Soviets from getting in the way of his conquering the rest of Europe

b)

Stalin wanted time to rebuild the Soviet Army without having to fight off Germany

c)

both a and b

d)

The two dictators were related and often agreed to things

44.

Which side of the war was Great Britain a member of?

a)

The Axis Powers

b)

The Allies

c)

The Democrats

d)

The Republicans

45.

What was the purpose of this poster?

a)

To keep up soldier morale

b)

To show that soldiers were still able to eat and drink while at war

c)

To encourage Americans to ration items like coffee for the soldiers

46.

Identify the person seated next to Adolf Hitler

a)

Joseph Stalin

b)

Winston Churchill

c)

Benito Mussolini

d)

Harry S. Truman

47.
How did WW2 end?
a)
both sides agreed to peacefully resolve their differences
b)
the US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan
c)
the Germans forced the Soviets to surrender
d)
the League of Nations declared the war illegal
48.
Victory in Europe (V-E Day) was a result of ________________.
a)
Japan surrendering
b)
The atomic bombings
c)
Germany surrendering
d)
the signing of the Treaty of Versailles
49.

What was the Blitz?

a)

A very loud noise

b)

A lightening quick attack

c)

An attack on British cities by German planes and bombs.

d)

A very clean house.

50.

Which of the following were Nazi ideas?

a)

Germany was entitled to more living space.

b)

The Aryan race were superior.

c)

Germany needed one strong leader.

d)

All Germans should have the right to vote and free speech.

51.

Put the following events into the correct chronological order.

The Battle of Britain, Hitler invades Poland, The Blitz

a)

The Blitz, Hitler invades Poland, The Battle of Britain

b)

Hitler invades Poland, The Battle of Britain, the Blitz

c)

The Battle of Britain, Hitler invades Poland, The Blitz

52.

Which are the correct date for the start and end of World War 2?

a)

1914-1918

b)

1948-1949

c)

1939-1945

d)

1980-1985

53.
How are dictators able  to rise to power after countries suffer hardships? 
a)
People want strong leaders to solve their problems.
b)

People want more say in the matters of their country.

c)

People democratically elect dictators to represent them.

d)

People want an end to facism.

54.
____________ is when a country extends it's power through military force.
a)
Internment
b)
Holocaust
c)
Imperialism
d)
Democracy
55.
Which WWII leader declared war on Germany and Japan, and was loved by many Americans for the programs he developed ?
a)
Winston Churchill
b)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
c)
Harry S. Truman
d)
Adolf Hitler
56.
Which WWII leader became President after FDR passed, wanted  to save American lives in the Pacific, and decided to drop the  atomic bombs?
a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Winston Churchill
c)
Harry S. Truman
d)
Joseph Stalin
57.
Who did Hitler blame for most of the Germany's problems?
a)
Americans
b)
Christians
c)
Muslims
d)
Jews
58.
The Allies and Hitler reached an agreement that Hitler could keep the land he had already taken if he did not invade any more countries. Hitler broke this promise when he invaded __________________.
a)
Denmark
b)
Sweden
c)
France
d)
Poland
59.
When was Pearl Harbor attacked?
a)
December 7, 1941
b)
September 1, 1939
c)
October 31, 1941
d)
December 25, 1941
60.

In which European city did hundreds of civilian boats choose to rescue British and some French soldiers from being pinned by Germany? (It's a movie)

a)

Paris

b)

Dunkirk

c)

London

d)

Madrid

61.

What government did the Axis powers have?

a)

Capitalist

b)

Socialist

c)

Communist

d)

Fascist

62.

Which was the last Axis power to Surrender?

a)

Nazi Germany

b)

Japanese Empire

c)

Fascist Italy

d)

Communist Russia

63.

When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

a)

1921

b)

1945

c)

1889

d)

1933

64.

What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

a)

They had to pay 132 billion Marks, they gave land to other countries, and they were restricted to a very weak Military.

b)

They didn't loose anything

c)

They were allowed to take more land

d)

The Emperor was allowed to become more powerful.

e)

They could Attack Britain

65.

What area did Hitler first Invade?

a)

Sudetenland, Czechaslovakia

b)

Rhineland

c)

Vienna

d)

Alsach-loraine

66.

When did Hitler Invade The Rhineland?

a)

1939

b)

1938

c)

1940

d)

1838

67.

When did Italy surrender?

a)

1945

b)

1946

c)

1944

d)

1943

68.

when did Germany surrender?

a)

1943

b)

1944

c)

1945

d)

1946

69.

When did Japan surrender?

a)

1943

b)

1944

c)

1945

d)

1946

70.

Who was the Leader Of Japan in World War 2?(Not including the Emperor).

a)

Qin Shing Hun Di

b)

Osaka the Great

c)

Admiral Tokyo

d)

Hideko Tojo

71.

What was Hitler's Government called?

a)

1st Reich

b)

2nd Reich

c)

3rd Reich

d)

The Hapsburg's Democracy

72.

What is the biggest Concentration camp the Nazi's built?

a)

Walpole

b)

Berlina

c)

Aushwitz

d)

Danzic

73.

The Battle of Stalingrad on the Eastern front was a “turning point” battle because:

a)

Germany’s attack was quickly stopped with little loss of life on both sides.

b)

Entire German 6th Army was lost, from this point Germany was in retreat

c)

Russian soldiers were well equipped by Russian industry to fend off the attack

d)

Germany focused their attack on Leningrad instead

74.

What was the purpose of Lend-Lease Act?

a)

to allow the United States to help Allied countries fight Axis countries without using the U.S. military

b)

to give the United States time to prepare its military before going to war with Axis Countries

c)

to allow the United States to send U.S. soldiers to Allied countries to defend against an invasion

75.

Worked in Factories and served in the Tuskegee Airmen, flying thousands combat missions.

a)

African-Americans

b)

Women

c)

Mexican-Americans

76.

severed in the military and worked as farm workers known s braceros

a)

African-Americans

b)

Asian-Americans

c)

Mexican-Americans

77.

worked in factories and served in special units such as WAAC & WASP

a)

Mexican-Americans

b)

Women

c)

African_Americans

78.

The Americans and Filipinos were forced to march 60-85 miles in blistering heat. What was this march called?

a)

The Long March

b)

March to the Sea

c)

Bataan Death March

79.

America's first victory against Japan was fought by ships and carriers. What was this battle called where Japan suffered ship losses?

a)

Battle of the Coral Sea

b)

Battle of Guadalcanal

c)

Battle of the Drunken Sailors

80.

What sea battle took place from July 4-7, 1942 that was a major win for America?

a)

Battle of The Somme

b)

Battle of Midway

c)

Battle of the Iwo Jima

81.

What did America and Allies gain after Midway?

a)

Nothing

b)

Control of the Atlantic

c)

Control of the Pacific

82.

Who were the two leaders of the Battle of Midway?

a)

Admirals Halsey and Osaki

b)

Admirals Nimitz and Yamamoto

c)

General MacArthur and Terauchi

83.

After Coral Sea and Midway, what was America's next step against Japan?

a)

To invade the Japanese mainland

b)

To invade Japanese held islands

c)

To retreat back to Hawaii

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