World War II Quiz

What event is generally considered the start of World War II?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The bombing of London

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• Germany's invasion of Poland

Which countries formed the Axis Powers?

• France, Britain, and the United States

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Russia, China, and Canada

• Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?

• Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which event brought the United States into World War II?

• The invasion of France

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Stalingrad

What was the Holocaust?

• A major battle in the Pacific

• The systematic genocide of Jewish people and other groups by the Nazis

• A secret meeting between Allied leaders

• A series of air raids on Tokyo

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

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Benito Mussolini

• Charles de Gaulle

What was the Lend-Lease Act?

• A treaty that ended the war

• A law allowing the U.S. to supply Allied nations with war materials.

• A German military strategy

• A Japanese naval tactic.

Who was the Emperor of Japan during World War II?

• Tojo Hideki

• Hirohito

• Yamamoto Isoroku

• MacArthur

What was Tojo Hideki's primary role during World War II?

• Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific

• Prime Minister of Japan and Minister of War

• Commander of the Japanese Navy

• Japanese ambassador to the United States

What was the primary goal of Japan's expansion in Asia during World War II?

• To spread democracy

• To gain access to natural resources

• To promote international peace

• To establish trade agreements