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WorksheetsWorld War 2--Day 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was one of the main effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
It improved Germany's relations with neighboring countries.
It devastated Germany's economy and humiliated its people.
It led to a period of great economic prosperity in Germany.
It had no significant impact on Germany.
What was a widespread issue in Germany as a result of the Great Depression?
Inflation
Unemployment
Overpopulation
Industrial boom
What characterizes the rule of a fascist government?
Dictator-like powers and strong suppression of opposition
Unwavering support from international allies
Emphasis on peaceful protest and civil disobedience
Encouragement of political debate and compromise
Who took power in Italy in 1922 and wanted to return the country to the glory years of the Roman Empire?
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
What happened to the opponents of Mussolini's regime?
They were given positions of power.
They were celebrated as heroes.
They were jailed and killed.
They were exiled.
What was the Nazi Party also known as?
What was one of the main ideologies promoted by the Nazi Party?
Pacifism
Democracy
German nationalism
Capitalism
The Nazi Party's promotion of German nationalism was largely a response to what event?
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The start of World War II
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The unification of Germany
What is the title of the book written by Adolf Hitler?
Der Kampf
Mein Leben
Mein Kampf
Das Kapital
What themes are outlined in "Mein Kampf"?
Democracy and peace
Racial superiority, anti-Semitism, and future plans for Germany
Communism and class struggle
The importance of the Treaty of Versailles
In what year did Adolf Hitler take control of Germany?
1939
1933
1929
1941
Which of the following territories did Adolf Hitler express a desire to reclaim for Germany?
France, Belgium, and Netherlands
Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Austria
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
Switzerland, Italy, and Hungary
Who was the ruler of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
What was one of the actions Stalin took against those he perceived as threats?
He promoted them to higher positions
He sent them on diplomatic missions
He eliminated them
He ignored them
What caused Stalin to ally with the United States during World War II?
The United States offered better economic support.
Hitler maintained the alliance and did not attack Russia.
Hitler broke the alliance by attacking Russia.
The United States had a stronger military force.
In the First Sino-Japanese War, what country did Japan first try to expand into?
During World War II, which country did Hirohito's Japan form an alliance with?
The United States
The Soviet Union
Nazi Germany
The United Kingdom
What drastic steps did Adolf Hitler start taking in the late-1930s that escalated tensions in Europe?
He signed peace treaties with neighboring countries.
He started taking steps that violated the Treaty of Versailles.
He disbanded the German military.
He formed an alliance with the United States.
What was Hitler's belief about the reaction of other countries if he took aggressive actions?
He believed other countries would immediately declare war on Germany.
He believed other countries would support his actions.
He believed other countries would not risk a war by trying to stop him.
He believed other countries would join forces with Germany.
During the "Night of Broken Glass," what was primarily destroyed?
Military bases
Government buildings
Jewish businesses, synagogues, and homes
Historical monuments
