Axis Powers and Their Alliances

The video discusses the aggressive expansion of Japan, Germany, and Italy leading up to World War II. Japan's takeover of Manchuria in 1931 marked the beginning of its expansionist policies. Meanwhile, Germany, under Hitler, sought to restore its military might, annexing Austria and the Sudetenland. Italy, led by Mussolini, invaded Ethiopia, further straining international relations. These actions led to the formation of the Axis Powers, with Germany, Italy, and Japan signing various pacts, including the anti-Comintern Pact and the Tripartite Pact, solidifying their alliance and setting the stage for World War II.

What was the primary reason for Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931?

• To spread communism

• To establish a democratic government

• To form an alliance with China

• To gain natural resources

Which territories did Germany annex under Hitler's leadership in 1938?

• France and Belgium

• Poland and Czechoslovakia

• Austria and the Sudetenland

• Norway and Denmark

Who was appointed as Italy's youngest prime minister in 1922?

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

What was the outcome of Italy's invasion of Ethiopia in 1935?

• It caused a civil war in Italy

• It led to Italy's isolation

• It strengthened Italy's alliance with France

• It resulted in a peace treaty

What was the purpose of the Anti-Comintern Pact signed by Germany and Japan?

• To promote communism

• To combat the threat of international communism

• To establish trade relations

• To divide territories in Europe

Why did Japan initially hesitate to form an alliance with Italy?

• Japan was allied with the United States

• Japan feared antagonizing Britain

• Japan had no interest in European affairs

• Japan was focused on South America

What was the Pact of Steel?

• An economic pact between Italy and France

• A peace treaty between Japan and China

• A military alliance between Germany and Italy

• A trade agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union

Which countries were the primary signatories of the Tripartite Pact?

• Japan, China, and Korea

• Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Germany, France, and the UK

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

What was the main goal of the Tripartite Pact?

• To establish a global trade network

• To end World War II

• To solidify the Axis Powers

• To promote democracy worldwide

Which countries joined the Axis Powers after the Tripartite Pact?

• Spain, Portugal, and Greece

• Hungary, Romania, and Finland

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark