World War II: The Prelude

What was Mussolini's original political affiliation before founding Fascism?

• Monarchism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Socialism

What was Mussolini's ambition for Italy?

• Form a democratic government

• Recreate the Roman Empire

• Isolate Italy from Europe

• Establish a socialist republic

What treaty did Hitler despise and seek to overturn?

• Treaty of Trianon

• Treaty of Neuilly

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• Treaty of Versailles

Which country did Japan invade, leading to severe atrocities in Nanking?

• Philippines

• China

• Korea

• Russia

Which two countries did Hitler sign non-aggression pacts with?

• Britain and France

• Soviet Union and Italy

• Japan and Italy

• Soviet Union and Japan

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

• Invasion of Poland

• Fall of France

• Battle of Britain

• Invasion of the Soviet Union

What was Japan's reason for expanding into China and other territories?

• Spread of communism

• Access to natural resources

• Cultural exchange

• Scientific research

What strategy did Hitler use to bypass the French defenses?

• Naval blockade

• Blitzkrieg

• Aerial bombardment

• Trench warfare

What was the significant outcome of the Battle of Britain?

• German invasion of Britain

• German air superiority

• British surrender

• British air superiority

How did Hitler plan to defeat Britain after failing to invade?

• Naval blockade

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Cyber warfare

• Air superiority and bombings