World War II Quiz

Which claim is true about the events of World War II?

• Battles occurred simultaneously in the European and Pacific theaters.

• Japan entered the war after the Yalta Conference took place.

• Germany surrendered two years before Japan.

• The Holocaust occurred early in the war.

Use the quotes to answer the question. “I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” —Anne Frank “I was a body. Perhaps less than that even: a starved stomach.” —Elie Wiesel What circumstances are being addressed by Anne Frank and Elie Wiesel?

• the use of atomic bombs

• the Nazis’ “final solution”

• the firebombing of Dresden

• the internment of Japanese Americans

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad significant?

• It was Germany’s first major defeat.

• It caused the Soviet Union to surrender.

• It was the only battle to take place in Russia.

• It caused a minimal number of casualties.

Why did President Roosevelt refer to the United States as an “arsenal of democracy”?

• The United States was formally entering the war.

• The election process remained uninterrupted during the war.

• The country defended itself during many battles on American soil.

• The country produced a record number of weapons for the war effort.

Use the image to answer the question. Who was represented in propaganda posters of Rosie the Riveter?

• women who entered the war as soldiers

• women who worked in factories and shipyards

• women who reported on the events of the war

• women who collected supplies for the war effort

Use the image to answer the question. How were the Tuskegee Airmen different from most other African American military units?

• The Tuskegee Airmen flew thousands of combat missions with valor.

• The Tuskegee Airmen flew more missions during the war than any other fighter group.

• None of the Tuskegee Airmen lost their lives while in combat.

• The Tuskegee Airmen were trained in the United States.

Use the image to answer the question. Why was the Louisiana-produced Higgins boat so helpful during the war?

• It held a large amount of equipment.

• It allowed for amphibious landings.

• It was used to find oil and gas.

• It was lightweight and fast.

Use the image to answer the question. What was the outcome of this invasion?

• It caused the United States to enter the war.

• It laid the foundation for Allied victory in Europe.

• It led to Japan entering the war as an Axis Power.

• It changed the course of battles in the Pacific theater.

What happened during the Bataan Death March?

• American soldiers won several battles in the Pacific, leading to Japanese defeat.

• Filipino and American soldiers were tortured, starved, and beaten for days.

• Japanese forces rescued American soldiers who were starving.

• American soldiers launched a surprise attack on Tokyo, Japan.

What strategy did American forces use to advance on Japan?

• They engaged in island-hopping.

• They launched surprise attacks.

• They outnumbered the Japanese.

• They occupied the large cities.