World War II Quiz

What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• Germany's invasion of Poland

• Italy joining the Axis Powers

• The Battle of Britain

Which agreement did Hitler and Stalin sign before invading Poland?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Pact of Steel

• The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact

• The Munich Agreement

What was the code name for Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union?

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Overlord

• The Final Solution

• Operation Barbarossa

How many Jews were killed during the Holocaust?

• 4 million

• 8 million

• 6 million

• 2 million

What was the 'Blitz'?

• The German invasion of France

• A series of tank battles in Africa

• The evacuation of Dunkirk

• German bombing raids on Britain

When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

• December 7, 1941

• January 1, 1942

• November 15, 1941

• October 7, 1941

Which battle was a major turning point in the Pacific War?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Bulge

What was the 'island-hopping' strategy?

• Avoiding islands entirely

• Capturing all Pacific islands

Who was the U.S. President when World War II ended?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Winston Churchill

• Douglas MacArthur

What famous African American unit served as pilots during WWII?

• The Red Ball Express

• The Buffalo Soldiers

• The Tuskegee Airmen

• The 761st Tank Battalion