Austria's Role in World War II

What was the status of Austria at the start of World War II?

• An independent country

• A part of Germany

• A neutral state

• A colony of Italy

Which dynasty played a significant role in Austria's medieval history?

• The Romanov dynasty

• The Hohenzollern dynasty

• The Bourbon dynasty

• The Habsburg dynasty

What event marked the official annexation of Austria by Germany?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Munich Agreement

• The Anschluss

• The Treaty of Saint-Germain

Which battle was a turning point for Austria and Germany during World War II?

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of the Bulge

• The Battle of Stalingrad

What was the Moscow Declaration's significance for Austria?

• It demanded Austria's surrender to the Soviet Union

• It called for Austria's annexation by Italy

• It urged the re-establishment of an independent Austria

• It declared Austria a part of Germany

When did Austria regain its status as an independent republic?

• 1955

• 1950

• 1945

• 1943

What was the purpose of the State Treaty signed in 1955?

• To divide Austria into occupation zones

• To merge Austria with Germany

• To establish Austria as a communist state

• To confirm Austria as a sovereign, independent state

Which international organization did Austria join in 1956?

• The Warsaw Pact

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• NATO

How did Austria manage to avoid extensive conflict within its borders during WWII?

• By signing a peace treaty with the Soviet Union

• By being protected by the German military

• By forming a strong military alliance with Italy

• By maintaining a neutral stance throughout the war

What was Austria's dual role during World War II?

• A neutral observer and a peacekeeper

• A victim of aggression and a voluntary participant

• A leading Axis power and a military aggressor

• A mediator between the Allies and Axis powers