Modern World Review

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What was the primary cause of World War II?

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The rise of fascism and aggressive expansion by Germany, Italy, and Japan

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What was the main objective of the D-Day invasion in 1944?

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To invade France and liberate it from Nazi control

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Which event marked the official end of World War II in Europe?

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Germany’s unconditional surrender in May 1945

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The Holocaust occurred during which global conflict?

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World War II

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Which country was the primary target of Nazi Germany during the European theatre of World War II?

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Poland

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Which country was part of the Axis Powers in World War II?

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Germany

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Which international organization was created after World War II to promote global cooperation and prevent future wars?

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The United Nations

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Which country was divided into two zones after World War II, leading to the Cold War?

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Germany

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Which of the following was a key ideological belief of Nazi Germany? Democracy, Racial superiority and nationalism, Global communism, Anti-imperialism

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Racial superiority and nationalism

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Which major battle in the Pacific theatre marked a turning point in the war between Japan and the United States?

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Battle of Midway