World War II Begins Lecture Presentation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major factor that led to the rise of totalitarian dictators in the 1930s?

• High unemployment and desperation

• Technological advancements

• Peaceful international relations

• Strong democratic governments

Fill in the Blank

Extreme ___ and a need for raw materials led to expansionist policies in Japan under Hideki Tojo.

Multiple Choice

Which countries aggressively expanded their territories in Africa, Asia, and Europe during the 1930s?

• Japan, Italy, and Germany

• Britain, France, and the USA

• Soviet Union, Spain, and Portugal

• China, India, and Australia

Multiple Choice

Which countries formed the Axis alliance in 1936?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Germany, France, and Britain

• Italy, Japan, and China

• Germany, Russia, and Japan

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931?

• To seize natural resources

• To spread democracy

• To form an alliance with China

• To escape Western influence

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following actions did Japan take in response to the League of Nations' condemnation of its invasion?

• Withdrew from the League of Nations

• Continued to take over Manchuria

• Issued threats to other nations

• Accepted the League's decision

Multiple Choice

Which code of conduct did Japanese soldiers follow that demanded unquestioning loyalty to the emperor?

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Code of Hammurabi

• Geneva Convention

Multiple Choice

What was considered unthinkable for the Japanese military?

• Surrender

• Victory

• Happiness

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following statements about the Spanish Civil War are correct?

• Francisco Franco led a rebellion against Spain's government.

• Hitler and Mussolini sent troops to assist Franco.

• The war was used to test new weapons.

• Japan supported Franco with military aid.

• The United States Franco with military aid.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Condor Legion's involvement in the Spanish Civil War?

• To sharpen their skills in divebombing for World War II

• To support the Spanish government against rebels

• To test new German tanks in battle

• To defend Guernica from attack

Fill in the Blank

In 1935, Mussolini began his campaign to create a new Roman Empire for Italy by invading ___.

Multiple Choice

How did the League of Nations respond to aggression by Italy and Japan in the 1930s?

• They condemned the aggression but did nothing to stop it

• They sent military forces to stop the aggression

• They supported the aggressors

• They imposed effective economic sanctions

Open Ended

In your opinion, was the Munich Conference of 1938, a smart or effective way to avoid another world war? Why or why not?

Open Ended

In your opinion, why did the policy of Appeasement ultimately fail to contain Germany?

Open Ended

What, if anything, could the League of Nations have done to stop Hitler before it was to late?

Multiple Choice

What did the German and USSR (Russia) Non-Aggression Pact promise to do?

• The pact promised to divide Eastern Europe into spheres of influence.
• The pact allowed for military alliances between Germany and the USSR.
• The pact promised to not have Germany or the USSR attack one another.

• The pact required both countries to support each other's military actions.

Multiple Choice

What did Germany and the USSR (Russia) agree to do with Poland?

• Divide Poland between themselves.
• Leave Poland independent and neutral.
• Establish a joint government in Poland.
• Annex Poland entirely to Germany.

Multiple Choice

Which European country did Hitler order to be invaded om 1939?

• Belgium
• Poland
• Czechoslovakia
• France