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Australia and World War 2 Year 10
Australia and World War 2 Year 10
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WW I after 4 year Germany never conquered France. How quickly did German defeat France in WW 2?
6 Weeks
12 Week
10 Weeks
8 Weeks
2
Australia declared war on German because?
German attacked Australia first
We wanted to annex (conquer) German
We supported Britain (UK) in their defence of Poland
3
When did the submarine attack on Sydney Harbour take place?
1941
1939
1942
1946
4
Why were aircraft carriers (CV) so important?
They could submerge under the sea
They could strike targets 100's of KM away
They were cheap and quick to build
5
The peace treaty Germany signed to end WW 1 and eventually created the conditions for WW 2?
Warsaw Pac
Treaty of Versailles
Appeasement
Munich Agreement
6
Who were the Axis powers?
England, France, U.S., Belgium, Australia
Germany, Italy, Japan, France
Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan
Germany, Italy, Japan
7
How many were killed in the bombing of Darwin?
185
64
17
235
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What is a primary source of information?
A source that was created at the time under study
A source that was produced after that event has passed
9
What was the main resources Japan hoped to gain by conquering South East Asia?
Rubber and Oil
Uranium and heavy water (for nukes)
Gold and Silver
Tungsten (For tank shells)
10
When did World War 2 begin?
September 1939
December 1941
January 1940
May 1942
11
Who were the Allied Powers?
England, France, USA, Belgium, Japanese
England, France, USA, USSR, Australia
England, Italy, USA, Belgium, Australia
Germany, USSR, Japan
12
What type of submarine attacked Sydney Harbor in May of 1942
Middleweight
Sharkfin
Colossus
Midget
13
The British Policy of making concessions to Germany in order to avoid conflict?
Treaty of Versailles
Appeasement
Munich Agreement
Warsaw Pact
14
Who was Australia Prime Minister during WW 2?
Robert Menzies
Adolf Hitler
King George VI
Stalin
15
Japans desired to conquer which countries in their "East Asia New Order"?
China, UK, America, Greece
India, Burma, China & Australia
North Africa, Italy, European France
16
Which statement is NOT true for the
Sydney submarine attacks
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Aerial intrusion was detected but ignored
A combined submarine + torpedo attack
Only one Australian ship was successfully hit
First attack on Australia in WWII
17
Australian soldiers were call the ???? of Tobruk
Kangaroos
Dogs
Wolves
Rats
18
Japanese soldiers caused a famous massacre in which Chinese city?
Beijing
Nanking
Seoul
Tokyo
19
What was the name of the Japanese tactic of crashing planes into Allied ships to sink them?
CamiCrazy
KrazyKazi
KamiKaze
20
Large Ships which can launch fighter planes & torpedo bombers that changed navel warfare?
Destroyer (DD)
Battle Cruiser (BC)
Battleship (BB)
Aircraft Carrier (CV)
21
What country expansion in the SE Asia in the 1930's that led to war against US in 1941?
Singapore
Australia
China
Japan
22
Which mainland Australian city did the Japanese air force bomb?
Carins
Darwin
Melbourne
Byron Bay
23
What countries used a fascist system of government? (p 170)
Australia and New Zealand
Germany and Italy
Japan and China
USSR and Mongolia
24
What year was the height of Axis power in Europe and the Pacific?
1940
1941
1942
1939
25
What myth surrounds the Darwin bombings?
It was caused by Allied forces
It was covered up by the government
It never happened
It was not reported at all
26
The United States entered the war when Japan bombed __________?
Singapore
Darwin
Los Angeles
Pearl Harbour
27
What were the two sea battles that were the turning point of the war in the Pacific?
Ruby Sea and Halfway
Corral Sea and Midway
Red Sea and Mostway
28
An official ban on trade or commercial activity with another country is an?
Propaganda
Annexation
Embargo
Appeasement tactic
29
Hitlers invasion of which country started WW 2?
France
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
30
How did the Japanese Army move so quickly through the jungle?
Landing by air
Bikes
Tanks
31
Where did Australia lose 15,000 soldiers captured in one battle?
Kokoda
Greece
Tolbruk
Singapore
32
Fascism is a form of government where?
The individual serves the state and there is a strong leader
Every person is free to vote for their leaders
The state controls the means of production