Test #2: WWII
Assessment of the causes of World War II, major battles and events, and the homefront.
- 1.
Which of the following was not a cause of World War II?
- A.
The Holocaust.
- B.
The rise of fascism.
- C.
Political instability.
- D.
Worldwide depression.
Correct Answer
A. The Holocaust. -
- 2.
Which event sparked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
- A.
Italy invaded Ethiopia.
- B.
Germany invaded Poland.
- C.
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
- D.
Germany invaded the Soviet Union.
Correct Answer
B. Germany invaded Poland. -
- 3.
-- Political philosophy-- Dictatorship-- No individual freedomsThe characteristics listed above best describe which of the following?
- A.
Isolationism
- B.
Communism
- C.
Democracy
- D.
Fascism
Correct Answer
D. Fascism -
- 4.
Which of the following was not an Axis power leader?
- A.
Winston Churchill
- B.
Benito Mussolini
- C.
Adolf Hitler
- D.
Hideki Tojo
Correct Answer
A. Winston Churchill -
- 5.
American involvement in World War II brought an end to which of the following?
- A.
The Holocaust
- B.
Discrimination
- C.
Anti-Semitism
- D.
The Great Depression
Correct Answer
D. The Great Depression -
- 6.
What policy did the United States adopt at the beginning of World War II?
- A.
Fascism
- B.
Aggression
- C.
Isolationism
- D.
Appeasement
Correct Answer
C. Isolationism -
- 7.
United States foreign policy changed to indirect involvement when it -
- A.
Declared war on Japan.
- B.
Sent troops into Europe.
- C.
Passed neutrality laws.
- D.
Provided economic aid to the allies.
Correct Answer
D. Provided economic aid to the allies. -
- 8.
Which of the following nations was not an Allied Power?
- A.
Germany
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
United States
- D.
Soviet Union
Correct Answer
A. Germany -
- 9.
Which leader is correctly paired with the nation he ruled?
- A.
Churchill – United States
- B.
Hitler – Great Britain
- C.
Stalin – Soviet Union
- D.
Tojo – China
Correct Answer
C. Stalin – Soviet Union -
- 10.
Which country was not a democratic nation during World War II?
- A.
United States
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
Canada
- D.
Italy
Correct Answer
D. Italy -
- 11.
Who was President of the United States during most of World War II?
- A.
Harry S. Truman
- B.
Woodrow Wilson
- C.
Winston Churchill
- D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Correct Answer
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt -
- 12.
Japanese aggression in East Asia caused tensions with which country?
- A.
Germany
- B.
Soviet Union
- C.
United States
- D.
Great Britain
Correct Answer
C. United States -
- 13.
Which of the following shows direct involvement by the United States in World War II?
- A.
Germany invaded Poland
- B.
The Soviet Union joined the Allies
- C.
The United States declared war on Japan
- D.
Germany declared war on the United States
Correct Answer
C. The United States declared war on Japan -
- 14.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii occurred without warning on which date?
- A.
October 29, 1929
- B.
September 1, 1939
- C.
December 7, 1941
- D.
August 9, 1945
Correct Answer
C. December 7, 1941 -
- 15.
Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II?
- A.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- B.
Winston Churchill
- C.
Benito Mussolini
- D.
Hideki Tojo
Correct Answer
B. Winston Churchill -
- 16.
Ahoy.tk-jk.net/macslog/ BenitoMussoliniCapture...Which countries did these World War II dictators rule?
- A.
Soviet Union and Italy
- B.
Great Britain and Italy
- C.
Germany and Japan
- D.
Italy and Germany
Correct Answer
D. Italy and Germany -
- 17.
Who was the communist dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II?
- A.
Winston Churchill
- B.
Joseph Stalin
- C.
Hideki Tojo
- D.
Adolf Hitler
Correct Answer
B. Joseph Stalin -
- 18.
Who was the military dictator of Japan during World War II?
- A.
Harry S. Truman
- B.
Benito Mussolini
- C.
Hideki Tojo
- D.
Adolf Hitler
Correct Answer
C. Hideki Tojo -
- 19.
Which United States President approved the atomic bomb drop on Japan during World War II?
- A.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- B.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- C.
Woodrow Wilson
- D.
Harry S. Truman
Correct Answer
D. Harry S. Truman -
- 20.
The battles of World War II were fought mainly in which areas of the world?
- A.
North Africa and Asia
- B.
North Africa and Italy
- C.
Europe and the Pacific
- D.
North America and Europe
Correct Answer
C. Europe and the Pacific -
- 21.
Which of the following had the greatest influence on the United States’ decision to enter World War II?
- A.
The invasion of Poland
- B.
The rise of communism
- C.
The rise of dictatorships
- D.
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Correct Answer
D. The attack on Pearl Harbor -
- 22.
Which battle was the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe?
- A.
The Battle of Stalingrad
- B.
The Battle of the Bulge
- C.
The Battle of Midway
- D.
The Battle of Britain
Correct Answer
A. The Battle of Stalingrad -
- 23.
American and Allied troops landed in Normandy, France and liberated Western Europe on which day?
- A.
V-Day
- B.
D-Day
- C.
VJ-Day
- D.
VE-Day
Correct Answer
B. D-Day -
- 24.
MidwayBattleMap.jpg 576×438 pixels What was the impact of the American victory at Midway?
- A.
It ended the war
- B.
It caused Germany to surrender
- C.
It was a turning point in the war in the Pacific
- D.
It prevented the Allies from retaking the Philippines
Correct Answer
C. It was a turning point in the war in the Pacific -
- 25.
The Battle of Britain began when Germany invaded which area?
- A.
Paris, France
- B.
Moscow, Russia
- C.
London, England
- D.
Normandy, France
Correct Answer
C. London, England -
- 26.
Nose.jpg 288×370 pixels The caption of the picture above reads, “The Jewish nose is crooked, it looks like a 6.” This illustration from a 1935 German children’s book would best be described as an example of which of the following?
- A.
Segregation
- B.
Anti-Semitism
- C.
Aryan Supremacy
- D.
A boycott against Jews
Correct Answer
B. Anti-Semitism -
- 27.
Which group of Americans was treated with distrust and prejudice and forced into internment camps during World War II?
- A.
Native Americans
- B.
African Americans
- C.
Hispanic Americans
- D.
Japanese Americans
Correct Answer
D. Japanese Americans -
- 28.
Which of the following events is not in correct sequential order?
- A.
Battle of Britain
- B.
Battle of Midway
- C.
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
- D.
German invasion of Poland
Correct Answer
D. German invasion of Poland -
- 29.
Google Image Result for http://blog.lib.umn.edu/snackeru/greet/atomic-bomb.jpgThis picture best represents which event of World War II?
- A.
The German bombing of London
- B.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
- C.
The invasion of Normandy on D-Day
- D.
The dropping of atomic bombs on Japan
Correct Answer
D. The dropping of atomic bombs on Japan -
- 30.
What was the significance of the event pictured above?
- A.
Western Europe was liberated
- B.
Italy surrendered and WWII ended
- C.
Japan surrendered and WWII ended
- D.
Germany surrendered and WWII ended
Correct Answer
C. Japan surrendered and WWII ended -
- 31.
The American government placed limits on buying items such as coffee, meat, and sugar to support the war effort. This was called -
- A.
Discrimination.
- B.
Appeasement.
- C.
Restrictions.
- D.
Rationing.
Correct Answer
D. Rationing. -
- 32.
Google Image Result for http://archive.ccm.edu/rosie/images/WeCanDoItPoster%5B1%5D.jpgWWhat was the primary significance of the "Rosie the Riveter" poster during World War II?
- A.
It discouraged women from joining the work force.
- B.
It proved that women were better workers than men.
- C.
It encouraged women to change their style of fashion.
- D.
It encouraged women to work in defense factories.
Correct Answer
D. It encouraged women to work in defense factories. -
- 33.
American citizens helped the war effort on the homefront in all of the following ways except--
- A.
Rationing food items.
- B.
Salvaging metal and rubber.
- C.
Growing Victory gardens.
- D.
Using more gasoline.
Correct Answer
D. Using more gasoline. -
- 34.
Which statement best explains why the unemployment rate in the United States decreased during World War II?
- A.
Americans were supporting the war by rationing goods.
- B.
The United States provided economic aid to the Allies.
- C.
Factories and workers were needed to produce war supplies.
- D.
Roosevelt’s New Deal programs ended the Great Depression.
Correct Answer
C. Factories and workers were needed to produce war supplies. -
- 35.
Although racial barriers were broken during the war, which group still faced discrimination in hiring practices?
- A.
German Americans
- B.
African Americans
- C.
Italian Americans
- D.
Native Americans
Correct Answer
B. African Americans -
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