World Wars Quiz

What was the main reason for the formation of the League of Nations after WWI?

• To promote peace and prevent future wars

• To punish Germany further

• To create new colonies in Africa

• To expand the British Empire

Which country was first attacked by Austria-Hungary in WWI?

• Belgium

• Serbia

• Russia

• France

What event marked the beginning of World War II?

• The rise of Adolf Hitler

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• Germany invading Poland

Which empire was NOT one of those that collapsed after WWI?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

• Russian Empire

What was a major cause of World War II related to Germany?

• The discovery of America

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

Which country switched from the Triple Alliance to the Allies during WWI?

• Italy

• Greece

• Japan

• United States

What was the purpose of the United Nations formed after WWII?

• To divide Europe among the victors

• To create new colonies

• To punish the Axis powers

• To promote peace and stop future wars

Which battle was a major turning point in the Pacific during WWII?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Stalingrad

• D-Day

• Battle of Britain

What was the impact of the Holocaust during WWII?

• 6 million Jews and millions of others were killed

• It led to the creation of the League of Nations

• It resulted in the rise of the Soviet Union

• It caused the fall of the Ottoman Empire

Which country was invaded by Germany on September 1, 1939?

• France

• Poland

• Norway

• Belgium