World War 2

Which countries led the Allies to key victories in World War II?

• United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom
• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Italy, Soviet Union, America

• Japan, Korea, Canada

Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?

• Germany and Japan
• United States and Soviet Union
• France and United Kingdom
• United States and China

What was the purpose of the "Island Hop" strategy?

• To establish diplomatic relations with Pacific island nations
• To focus on capturing Japanese-held islands to weaken their defenses
• To capture weaker Japanese controlled islands and use the bases to seize islands closer to Japan

• To provide humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of the Pacific islands

What types of products did factories produce more of during the war?

• Household appliances
• Luxury goods
• Propaganda

• Military equipment, ammunition, and war supplies

What military strategy did Germany use to overrun much of Europe and North Africa during World War II?

• Trench Warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Naval Blockade

• Guerilla Warfare

What strategy did General Douglas MacArthur develop to combat the Japanese in the Pacific?

• Island Hopping
• Air Raiding
• Naval Blockade
• Trench Warfare

What was the condition of Europe and Japan after World War 2?

• Devastated with infrastructure destroyed, economies in ruins, and millions of lives lost.
• Thriving with increased prosperity and stability
• Barely affected with minimal damage
• Flourishing with new opportunities and advancements

What proportion of the Europeans who died during World War 2 were civilians?

• 58-65%
• 70-75%
• 25-30%
• 40-45%

Who was the British Prime Minister during the Battle of Britain?

• Clement Atlee

• Tony Blair
• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

What was the nature of the pact between Hitler and Stalin before the outbreak of the new war in Europe?

• Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
• Versailles Treaty

• A trade agreement

• A military alliance