World War II 2024

Question 1

In the movie Jingle All the Way, what is the name of the toy that the father is desperately trying to buy?

Accepted Answer

Turbo Man

Question 2

What is the Grinch's dog's name?

Accepted Answer

Max

Question 3

This was one of the most closely guarded secrets of WWII

Accepted Answer

The Nordon Bombsight

Question 4

Who was the Italian dictator who would eventually be publicly hung in Milan?

Accepted Answer

Benito Mussolini

Question 5

True or false? Japanese Americans fought in World War II in integrated units.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What day did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

Accepted Answer

December 7, 1941

Question 7

The Great Purge took place in what country?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 8

This technology was imperative to the Allies watching for Luftwaffe attacks and won the Battle of Britain

Accepted Answer

Radar

Question 9

Where was the Battle of Stalingrad fought?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 10

This is the fixed allotment of goods needed by the military.

Accepted Answer

Rationing

Question 11

Which state produces the most Christmas trees?

Accepted Answer

Oregon

Question 12

True or False? The Battle of the Atlantic was fought in the Mediterranean Sea.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?

Accepted Answer

364

Question 14

Which of the following countries was an Axis Power during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 15

Who was the German General in Operation Torch?

Accepted Answer

Erwin Rommel

Question 16

How many reindeer are featured in the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas?"

Accepted Answer

8

Question 17

What leader believed in a specific type of fascism called Nazism?

Accepted Answer

Hitler

Question 18

True or false? African Americans fought in segregated units during World War II?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

True or false? Christmas is always celebrated on the last Wednesday of December.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

True or false? The Germans win the Battle of Stalingrad.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

The Office of Scientific Research and Development led what project?

Accepted Answer

The Manhattan Project

Question 22

Which of the following countries was an Ally during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 23

Which of the following leaders would be considered a fascist?

Accepted Answer

Mussolini

Question 24

This was necessary for survival in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Accepted Answer

Sonar

Question 25

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in the movie the Polar Express?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hanks

Question 26

True or false? In a capitalist society the government owns and controls all of the property.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Who was the first Black recipient of a Navy Cross in 1942?

Accepted Answer

Doris Miller

Question 28

What is the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

Accepted Answer

The Griswold's

Question 29

These were used in the humid Pacific climate to prevent Malaria and Typhus.

Accepted Answer

Pesticides

Question 30

True or false? The Aztec Eagles were 300 Mexican American volunteer pilots in the Pacific.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

True or false? American women during World War II served in combat roles.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Accepted Answer

Home Alone

Question 33

The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Macy's

Question 34

In Home Alone 2, who helps Kevin while he is in New York City?

Accepted Answer

The Pigeon Lady

Question 35

What was the first company to use Santa Claus in advertising?

Accepted Answer

Coca Cola

Question 36

Who is Mrs. Andruszka's favorite person that we discuss in class this year?

Accepted Answer

Dwight Eisenhower

Question 37

Which of the following were African American fighting units during World War II?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 38

True or false? Chinese Americans served in combat roles during World War II?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

In the movie Home Alone, where are the McCallister's going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 40

In the movie The Santa Clause who is the lead actor who accidentally becomes Santa?

Accepted Answer

Tim Allen

Question 41

Which of the following leaders were considered a communist?

Accepted Answer

Stalin

Question 42

This miracle drug was introduced during World War II.

Accepted Answer

Penicillin

Question 43

Which of the following countries was an Axis Power during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 44

What percentage of the American workforce did women make up during World War II?

Accepted Answer

40

Question 45

Which of the following were Dictators during World War II?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 46

How many “drummers drumming” are there in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas?”

Accepted Answer

12

Question 47

This group of Native Americans transmitted messages during World War II.

Accepted Answer

Navajo Code Talkers

Question 48

In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 49

In the movie The Polar Express, what is the destination of the train the children board?

Accepted Answer

The North Pole

Question 50

Which of the following countries was an Ally during World War II?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

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