Understanding the Second World War

What was one of the main causes of the Second World War?

• The discovery of America

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The invention of the telephone

• The Industrial Revolution

Which event marked the beginning of the Second World War?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The attack on Pearl Harbour

• The invasion of Poland

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

Which battle is considered a turning point in the Second World War in Europe?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The Battle of Trafalgar

Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during most of the Second World War?

• Winston Churchill

• Neville Chamberlain

• Margaret Thatcher

• Tony Blair

Which country was led by Adolf Hitler during the Second World War?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• Japan

What was the name of the project that developed the first atomic bombs during the Second World War?

• The Apollo Project

• The Manhattan Project

• The Voyager Project

• The Hubble Project

Which major event led to the United States entering the Second World War?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The attack on Pearl Harbour

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The moon landing

What was the name of the operation that marked the Allied invasion of Normandy?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Neptune

Which conference was held to discuss the post-war reorganisation of Europe?

• The Yalta Conference

• The Geneva Conference

• The Paris Peace Conference

• The Potsdam Conference

On which date did the Second World War officially end?

• 11th November 1918

• 8th May 1945

• 2nd September 1945

• 4th July 1776