2.3.5 End of Topic Test - Collapse of the League

Question 1

Name an extremist dictator who weakened the League of Nations

Answer 1

Mussolini/Hitler/Stalin

Question 2

What was Japan’s main export?

Answer 2

Silk

Question 3

On 18th September 1931, Japan’s _______ in Manchuria was blown up and they blamed the Chinese (who denied it)

Answer 3

railway

Question 4

Who did the League send to pass judgement on the Manchurian Crisis?

Answer 4

Lord Lytton

Question 5

Which country did Japan trade with after the Manchurian Crisis to avoid heavy economic sanctions?

Answer 5

The USA

Question 6

Which dictator wanted to invade Abyssinia?

Answer 6

Mussolini

Question 7

Why did Mussolini want to invade Abyssinia? (3)

Answer 7

• He wanted revenge for a previous failed attempt at taking them over in 1896
• It was rich in natural resources
• Italy had neighbouring colonies in Africa

Question 8

What pact did Great Britain and France sign with Mussolini in 1935 AD, stating that all 3 countries would join forces against Hitler if he attacked them?

Answer 8

The Stresa Front

Question 9

What secret pact did the British, French and Italians sign, allowing the Italians to invade Abyssinia?

Answer 9

The Hoare Laval Pact

Question 10

Which 2 countries left the League of Nations in 1933-36?

Answer 10

• Japan
• Italy