WWII Assessment

Test your WWII knowledge with this engaging assessment!

Based on the information provided by the diagram, which statement is a valid conclusion about the 1930s? The United States led international peacekeeping efforts Aggression led to the start of World War II The actions of Italy, Germany, and Japan united Europe Economic and social upheaval led to the rise of democracy in Asia The passage below is an excerpt from the Nuremberg Laws of 1935. What was the law in this excerpt designed to do?REICH CITIZENSHIP LAW AND DECREE"Only such persons as are of German kindred stock, and who have proved their conduct that they are willing and fit loyally to serve the German people and Reich are citizens….Reich citizens shall be the sole possessors of complete political rights." protect the rights of German minorities extend citizenship to all people living in Germany put racist theories into public policy insure political freedom What is the main idea of this 1941 cartoon? Japan, Italy, and Germany had formed an alliance for peace Japan, Italy, and Germany were determined to defeat communism Japan, Italy, and Germany had supported a peaceful international solution Japan, Italy, and Germany were committed to aggression Which war is most closely associated with this cartoon? Boer War Russo-Japanese War World War II Cold War “...Seventy thousand people were killed instantly, and many more would die - 60,000 by November and another 70,000 by 1950. Most of them would be victims of a new method of killing - radiation…” ~Ronald TakaiThe situation described in this passage was the direct result of which World War II event? Blitz of London Attack on Pearl Harbor D-Day invasion of Normandy Atomic bombing of Hiroshima During WWII which event happened first? The Miracle of Dunkirk Attack on Pearl Harbor German invasion of Poland Soviet liberation of Auschwitz Which is one major reason the Holocaust is considered a unique event in modern European history? Jews of Europe have seldom been victims of persecution Civilians rarely were killed during air raids on Great Britain Adolph Hitler concealed his anti-Jewish feelings until after he came to power The genocide was planned in great detail and required the cooperation of many people During World War II, which geographic features contributed most to the Soviet Union’s defense against the German invasion? deposits of many natural resources large size and cold climate Atlantic ports and rivers mountainous territory and desert areas Select the best title for the image below? "American's wait in breadline" "Jewish families arrive at German camp" "Another run on the bank" "glorious vacation, courtesy of Der Fuhrer" Which of the following was NOT a cause of WWII? The Treaty of Versailles The Great Depression Sinking of the Lusitania The Rise of Dictators When Germany failed to invade Britain where did Hitler turn his attentions? Russia China Ethiopia Spain What two Japanese cities did the US Bomb? Hiroshima Tokyo Nagasaki and Tokyo Osaka and Kyoto Hiroshima and Nagasaki How did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany? He was elected He led a military Coup He overthrew the Wiemar Republic He asked nicely Which of the following was NOT conquered during the "Phony War"? Belgium Britain Denmark Norway What was the code name given to the invasion of Normandy? Operation Overlord Operation Barbarossa Operation Viper Operation Star Lord In what country was Auschwitz located? Germany Belgium Russia Poland Who stated the following at Buchenwald with President Obama?"Memory has become the sacred duty of all people of good will." Hans Duering Eli Wiesel Anne Frank Baron Zemo "You are not former prisoners, you are living memorials."This statement can best be explained as meaning: The Jewish persons were never prisoners in WWII It is not imporant to remember the holocaust The perseverance of survivors should be honored and remembered Survivors should keep their stories secret What kind of government did Germany have before Adolf Hitler came to power? Communism Monarchy Democracy Oligarchy Which of the Following was a result of the Treaty of Versailles? (The treaty that ended World War One) Germany had to give up imperial lands Germany had to Reduce their Army Germany had to pay reparations to the winning countries All of the Above Which of the following is NOT a reason many German's viewed the Jewish people as outsiders? They had successes during the depression A history of anti-Semitism Bigotry They had moved there from Israel What event led to the Nazi party being banned and Hitler being thrown in jail? World War One An attempt to overthrow the government World War two The Great Depression in the United States What country was helping Germany financially between the first world war and 1929? USA Britain France Russia In the following sentence what does the term scapegoat mean?"Hitler took advantage of the people's anger. Offering them convenient scapegoats and and a promise to restore Germany's former greatness." A goat that has gotten out of a fence Someone to blame An excuse to do bad things A source of lean meat Who became Germany's President in 1932? Von Hindenburg Hitler Wilt Chamberlain Winston Churchill