WW2

Question 1

What was the method adopted by Hitler?

Answer 1

Blitzkrieg, or Lightning War which involved rapid thrusts by motorized divisions, air power and tanks (Panzers)

Question 2

Which event in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II?

Answer 2

The invasion of Poland by Germany.

Question 3

True or False: Italy was a member of the Allied Powers at the start of WWII.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

What was the purpose of Japan’s invasion of Manchuria in 1931?

Answer 4

To secure resources and expand its empire.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The Axis Powers consisted of Germany, Italy, and ______.

Answer 5

Japan.

Question 6

What was the Munich Agreement of 1938?

Answer 6

An agreement that allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.

Question 7

Which pact did Germany and Japan sign in 1940?

Answer 7

The Tripartite Pact.

Question 8

What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

Answer 8

It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, leading to widespread resentment.

Question 9

True or False: The League of Nations was effective in preventing aggression from Axis Powers.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

What military strategy did Germany use to invade Poland?

Answer 10

Blitzkrieg, or ‘lightning war.’

Question 11

Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?

Answer 11

Benito Mussolini.

Question 12

What was the significance of the Battle of Britain (1940)?

Answer 12

It marked the first major defeat of Hitler’s military forces.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on ______.

Answer 13

December 7, 1941.

Question 14

What was the main reason for Japan’s expansionist policies in Asia?

Answer 14

To secure natural resources and establish dominance in the region.

Question 15

Which country did Germany invade in June 1941, breaking the non-aggression pact?

Answer 15

The Soviet Union.

Question 16

What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers during the early years of WWII?

Answer 16

To expand their territories and establish totalitarian regimes.

Question 17

True or False: The U.S. entered WWII immediately after the invasion of Poland.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

What was the impact of the Rape of Nanking (1937) on Japan’s international relations?

Answer 18

It caused widespread condemnation and increased tensions with Western powers.

Question 19

What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter (1941)?

Answer 19

It outlined the goals for the post-war world and was a foundation for Allied cooperation.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed in ______.

Answer 20

August 1939.

Question 21

What was the primary reason for Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935?

Answer 21

To demonstrate military strength and expand its empire.

Question 22

Who was the British Prime Minister who famously declared ‘peace for our time’ after the Munich Agreement?

Answer 22

Neville Chamberlain.

Question 23

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943)?

Answer 23

A decisive Soviet victory that marked a turning point in the war.

Question 24

Which ideology did Japan adopt during the 1930s that justified its imperial expansion?

Answer 24

Militarism and Pan-Asianism.

Question 25

True or False: Germany's invasion of France was successful and led to a quick victory.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What was the main objective of the German invasion of the Soviet Union?

Answer 26

To conquer territory and eliminate communism.

Question 27

When was the phoney war?

Answer 27

The phoney war was from September 1939 to April 1940, where neither the Axis powers nor the Allies took up any offensive positions or land operations after the invasion of Poland in 1939.

Question 28

Why did Hitler want to control Norway?

Answer 28

Narvik in Norway was the main outlet for Swedish Iron Ore which was crucial for the German armament industry.

Question 29

2 results of Hitler's Norwegian campaign ?

Answer 29

1. Assured Germany's iron ore supplies and bases, but damaged navy which affected her at Dunkirk. 2. Chamberlain's incompetent government. Churchill takes his place after resignation.

Question 30

Act allowing Britain to receive American financial aid?

Answer 30

The Lend Lease Act (Apr 1941)

Question 31

When was Operation Barbarossa? Reasons for it?

Answer 31

June 1941. Reasons: 1. Hitler expected Japan to attack from the east. 2. He thought Russia would attack them while busy on the western front 3. Hatred for communism & lebensraum 4. Japan's entry would mean lesser chance of USA entering

Question 32

Why did Barbarossa fail?

Answer 32

1. October rains and low winter temp of -38C hampered the troops 2. No proper clothing because Hitler assumed it would end by autumn 3. spring came and hitler focused on the oilfields in Caucasus.

Question 33

Reasons for failure of the Axis Powers ?

Answer 33

1. Shortage of Raw materials like rubber, oil, nickel, cotton 2. Allied Powers learnt from their mistakes & how to check the Axis Powers 3. Nazi racial policies (Jews, homosexuals could have helped overthrow stalinist regime) 4. Spread too thinly across western front, mediterrenean both sides, coastline of france.

Question 34

Reasons why Japan invaded Manchuria ?

Answer 34

1. it was a valuable trade outlet 2. a growing china would not have allowed japan access to manchuria 3. they had contributed to the development of industry and railway in manchuria 4. great depression 5. russo japanese war privileged position.

Question 35

Problems Mussolini was facing?

Answer 35

1. France and Balkans 2. German invasion through Brenner Pass, weak Austria.

Question 36

Why did Mussolini invade Abyssinia?

Answer 36

1. would impress elites and colonialist supporters 2. new market for exports, Great Depression 3. other colonies were not doing well, 'friendship' tactic failed 4. Adowa previous failure

Question 37

Why did Mussolini send help to Franco?

Answer 37

1. 3rd fascist state 2. prevent communism spread 3. naval base in Europe

Question 38

what did hitler want from poland?

Answer 38

danzing with a road and railway connecting east prussia to the rest of germany.

Question 39

How did RAF damage the Luftwaffe?

Answer 39

1. radar system had already identified the german attackers 2. bombing london was a bad idea 3. poorly armed germans with airtime for 90 mins