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Introduction to WW2
Introduction to WW2
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World War Two Introduction
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1
Who was Prime Minister of Australia at the Beginning of World War 2?
Sir Robert Menzies
Tony Abbot
Edmund Barton
John Curtin
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What does WLA stand for?
Women's Labour Army
Women's Land Army
Women who Like Artillery
Women's Long Await
3
The Japanese attacked Australia (Sydney) on what date?
31 May 1942
4 August 1942
2 September 1942
1 June 1943
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On what date did Germany surrender?
7 May 1945
6 May 1945
8 May 1945
9 May 1945
5
RAN stands for what:
Royal Australian Navy
Royal Australian Nationalists
Royal Australian Nanny
Royal Australians for a New order
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How many Australian soldiers served overseas?
Over 800 000
Less than 400 000
Over 600 000
Over 500 000
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When did the Japanese surrender?
13 August 1945
15 August 1945
14 August 1945
12 August 1945
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On what date did Australia announce that they were joining the War?
3 September 1939
4 October 1939
3 September 1940
4 October 1940
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In 1942, blackouts and air raid sirens were introduced in Australia. Why?
In case of Japanese Attack
In case of Russian Spies
In case of British Attack
In case of German Attack
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How many men were awarded the Victoria Cross for their acts of courage in World War 2?
25
10
20
30
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What year did the United States enter World War 2?
1939
1944
1940
1941
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What day did the Australian army begin combat?
1941
1940
1942
1939
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What happened on December 7, 1941?
Italy is Invaded
D-Day
America Joined the War
Pearl Harbour Attack
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In what year did the Australians walk the Kokoda Track?
1940
1941
1942
1945
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What was the purpose of the Kokoda Trail?
To prevent the Japanese reaching Kokoda
To protect Port Moresby
To get supplies to Australian troops
To train troops to fight against the Japanese
