World War II: Key Events and Their Impact

When did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?

• June 1941 - January 1942

• July 1942 - February 1943

• May 1940 - November 1940

• September 1939 - April 1940

What was the primary objective of the D-Day invasion?

• To liberate Paris

• To capture Berlin

• To establish a Western Allied front in Europe

• To rescue POWs

Which of the following best describes the Holocaust?

• A battle in Eastern Europe

• A diplomatic conference

• The genocide of six million Jews

• A secret military operation

What event led the United States to enter World War II?

• The invasion of Poland

• The Battle of Britain

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Tripartite Pact

Which cities were the atomic bombs dropped on?

• Tokyo and Kyoto

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Osaka and Sapporo

• Yokohama and Kobe

How many phases did the Battle of Stalingrad have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the code name for the D-Day invasion?

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Torch

Which concentration camp was the largest during the Holocaust?

• Treblinka

• Sobibor

• Auschwitz-Birkenau

• Dachau

On what date did the Pearl Harbor attack occur?

• December 7, 1941

• November 11, 1940

• September 1, 1939

• June 22, 1941

What was the immediate effect of the atomic bombings on Japan?

• Japan expanded its territory

• Japan surrendered, ending World War II

• Japan increased its military activities

• Japan sought an alliance with Germany