World War II Quiz

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

What was the significance of the "Miracle of Dunkirk?"

• It was a decisive Allied victory.

• It saw the successful evacuation of more than 300,000 soldiers.

• It was where the Axis Powers surrendered at the end of the war.

• It was the capital city of France during the war.

The Battle of Britain was primarily fought with:

• Tanks

• Submarines

• Aircraft

• Infantry

What event led to the United States declaring war on Japan?

• The Battle of Midway

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Atlantic Charter

The British always seemed to be waiting for the Germans when they flew over England. What new invention allowed the British to track German airplanes?

• Radar

• Sonar

• Satellites

• Night Vision

Which country was NOT one of the Allied powers during World War II?

• Germany

• United States

• Soviet Union

• China

Which country was NOT one of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Great Britain

What did the Axis Powers oppose?

• Democracy and communism

• Fascism and imperialism

• Monarchy and socialism

• Capitalism and federalism

What do the countries in red have in common?

• They were all invaded by Germany.

• They were all Fascist.

• They were all members of the Axis Powers.

• They were all neutral in World War II.

The two countries in black are:

• Great Britain and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Italy

• Finland and the Soviet Union