World War II Quiz

In what year did Hitler rearm Germany, openly violating the Treaty of Versailles?

• 1935

• 1936

• 1940

• 1945

What significant event happened in 1936 involving Germany and Italy?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The formation of the Rome-Berlin Axis

• The start of World War II

• The invasion of Poland

Who became allies as a result of the formation of the Rome-Berlin Axis?

• Hitler and Stalin

• Hitler and Mussolini

• Mussolini and Churchill

• Roosevelt and Stalin

What type of relationship did Hitler and Mussolini have?

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Love/hate

• Indifferent

On what date did Hitler occupy the Rhineland?

• March 7, 1936

• April 7, 1936

• March 7, 1935

• April 7, 1935

What treaty did Hitler violate by occupying the Rhineland?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Rome

What was the response of the French to Hitler's occupation of the Rhineland?

• They declared war

• They negotiated

• They did nothing

• They imposed sanctions

What was the significance of Max Schmeling's victory over Joe Louis according to the text?

• It proved the superiority of the Aryan race to Hitler.

• It marked the end of Joe Louis's career.

• It was the first international boxing match.

• It led to the creation of the World Boxing Association.

In which year did Germany host the Olympics in Berlin?

• 1936

• 1940

• 1932

• 1944

Who won four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics?

• Jesse Owens

• Carl Lewis

• Usain Bolt

• Michael Phelps