What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany must surrender its colonies and newly seized lands, Germany must shorten its army to only 100,000 men, Germany must accept guilt in causing the Great War, Germany must pay billions in reparations for "damages"

What countries did Germany take over by June 9, 1940?

Denmark, Norway, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and western Poland

Why was it in the best interest of the United States to atom bomb Japan?

It would send an indirect threat to the Soviet Union, It would save millions of Americans and Japanese people, It was less costly than a Japanese mainland invasion, It was estimated to bring the war to a speedy end.

What happened to Italy on September 3, 1944?

A secret agreement was signed with the new gov. of Italy, Allied forces launched a attack on mainland Italy

Who was the U.S. President and what was his policy position before and after Pearl Harbor?

Franklin D. Roosevelt (isolationist later warmonger)

Are you ready for some WWII questions?

Yes, BRING IT ON!, No, but I will try my best. Please wish me luck!

Why did the Germans launch the Spring Offensive at the time that they did?

About 500,000 soldiers reinforced the German Western Front, Germany wanted a French defeat before U.S. was ready for war, Russia surrendered allowing the Germans to focus on France

Mr. Barbuto, Mrs. Cervi, Mr. Kedrow, Mr. Smith

1. What specifically was Operation Torch? 2. Which Allied power did it anger?

1. An attack on the Axis occupied North Africa 2. Russia

Who was the leader of Japan from December 25, 1926 –January 7, 1989?

Emperor Shōwa, Emperor Hirohito

What was the main goal of Japan during WWII?

Control the rich countries that were rich in raw materials

Why was Russia(Stalin) angry about the western Allies initiating Operation Torch?

Operation Torch extended the war by a speculated year, The actions of the western Allies resulted in Russian deaths, The western Allies attacked North Africa instead of Europe

What were the terms of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

Germany and Russia would invade Poland and split the country, Germany and Russia agreed to total peace for 10 years

When did Japan finally surrender, ending WWII?

September 2, 1945, August 15, 1945.

What were aircraft originally used for during WWI?

Scout the battlefield and enemy positions

Why did Russia surrender to Germany on November 7, 1917?

Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized control of Russia

When was the Spring Offensive on the Western Front during WWI?

March 21, 1918 – July 18, 1918

Why didn't the Battle of the Somme occur as the allies expected?

Inefficient allied artillery barrages, Slow and ill troop movement across battlefield

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1
What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany must surrender its colonies and newly seized lands
Germany must shorten its army to only 100,000 men
Germany must accept guilt in causing the Great War
Germany must pay billions in reparations for "damages"
2
What new technology was used in World War I that wasn't used in any other war before?
Machine Guns
All of the above
Tanks
Planes
3
What plan was adopted by Germany to quickly attack France?
Betrieb Blitzkrieg
Schlieffen Plan
Kaiser Plan
Operation Barbarossa
4
Which country during WWI had suffered the most civilian deaths?
France
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
5
Before the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the United States was mainly isolationist.
False
True
6
What countries did Germany take over by June 9, 1940?
Czechoslovakia, Austria, Norway, western Poland, and Belgium
Western Poland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Czechoslovakia
Denmark, Norway, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and western Poland
Denmark, Austria, western Poland, France, and Finland
7
Approximately how many people total were murdered in the Holocaust?
12,000,000
20,000,000
11,000,000
16,000,000
8
Why did the United States fight on the side of the Allies during WWI?
Many trade deals with Britain and France
Racial stereotypes about Germans.
All of the above
Zimmerman telegram
9
Which country during WWI had the best helmets? (Not based on looks but actual protection)
United States
France
Russia
Germany
10
Why was it in the best interest of the United States to atom bomb Japan?
It would send an indirect threat to the Soviet Union
It would save millions of Americans and Japanese people
It was less costly than a Japanese mainland invasion
It was estimated to bring the war to a speedy end.
11
What happened to Italy on September 3, 1944?
Italian naval forces launched a failed counter-offensive
Italy was attacked and surrendered to the Allied powers
A secret agreement was signed with the new gov. of Italy
Allied forces launched a attack on mainland Italy
12
Which country during WWI had deployed the most soldiers?
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
France
13
What policy did Britain and France pursue to keep diplomatic peace with Adolf Hitler?
Discount
Economic Sanctions
Appeasement
Isolation
14
What advantages did average Allied aces have over German aces?
Sturdiness and faster Machine Guns
Speed and Dive
Speed and Sturdiness
Speed and Tactics
15
About how long did it take the Germans to conquer Poland?
About 1/2 a month
About a month
About a week
About a year
16
What advantages did average German aces have over Allied aces?
Maneuverability and Speed
Speed and Climb
Maneuverability and Climb
Speed and Dive
17
Who was the U.S. President and what was his policy position before and after Pearl Harbor?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (isolationist later warmonger)
Woodrow Wilson (isolationist later warmonger)
Harry Truman (warmonger later isolationist)
Herbert Hoover (isolationist later warmonger)
18
Which country was most responsible for the ending of WWI?
United States of America
Great Britain
France
Russia
19
Which side won the Battle of Britain? Quick Question! Answer Fast! >:)
The Axis Power (Germany)
The Allied Power (England)
20
In what ways did American Africans help the war effort in both world wars?
They helped serve on the front lines in many crucial battles
They moved North and helped build vital military equipment
All of the above
African Americans helped by fulfilling many non-combat jobs
21
When did WWI end?
December 9, 1917
June 29, 1918
February 12, 1918
November 11, 1918
22
Are you ready for some WWII questions?
Yes, BRING IT ON!
No, but I will try my best. Please wish me luck!
No, and why should I keep taking this dumb test anyway?
No, I feel like I'm going to get very little points :(
23
Approximately how many underage British boys fought in WWI?
485,000 boys
200,000 boys
320,000 boys
250,000 boys
24
Why did the Germans launch the Spring Offensive at the time that they did?
About 500,000 soldiers reinforced the German Western Front
Germany wanted a French defeat before U.S. was ready for war
Germany experienced a wave of newly built bombs, guns, etc
Russia surrendered allowing the Germans to focus on France
25
Why was World War I so destructive and massive?
All of the above
New Technology
Alliances
High Nationalism
26
At what time did the Battle of the Somme occur?
August 2, 1916-September 14, 1916
June 6, 1916-June 28, 1916
December 13, 1916-March 8, 1916
July 1, 1916-November 18, 1916
27
Special thanks to...
Mr. Barbuto
Mrs. Cervi
Mr. Kedrow
Mr. Smith
28
Which country and what side had the fastest and best military production during WWII?
America, Allies
Russia, Allies
Great Britain, Allies
Germany, Axis
29
1. What specifically was Operation Torch? 2. Which Allied power did it anger?
1. An attack on the Axis occupied Africa 2. Germany
1. An attack on the Axis occupied North Africa 2. Russia
1. An attack on the Axis occupied Africa 2. Russia
1. An attack on the Axis occupied North Africa 2. Germany
30
Who was the leader of Japan from December 25, 1926 –January 7, 1989?
Emperor Zhao
Emperor Shōwa
Emperor Akihito
Emperor Hirohito
31
What was the main goal of Japan during WWII?
Take over Chinese lands and enslave their people's
Control the rich countries that were rich in raw materials
Control the Pacific Ocean for trade and protection purposes
Gain the retribution and respect that they never received
32
How many countries were directly involved in WWII?
73 countries
61 countries
67 countries
52 countries
33
What was the primary goal of women during WWII?
Same as WWI
Be medics for injured soldiers and animals
Work in factories and run family businesses
Take care of children
34
What led to a German defeat on the Eastern front during WWII?
Hitler ignoring experienced officers and generals
All of the above
Hitler declaring war on too many enemies.
Hitler's "Not One Step Back" policy
35
What strategy did the U.S. undergo in the Pacific?
Brute Force on Water (Tidal Waving)
Leapfrogging
Island Skipping
Island Domination
36
The Central Powers contained the countries of...?
Germany
All of the above
Austria-Hungary
Italy later Ottoman Empire
37
Why was Russia(Stalin) angry about the western Allies initiating Operation Torch?
Operation Torch extended the war by a speculated year
The actions of the western Allies resulted in Russian deaths
The western Allies attacked North Africa instead of Europe
Operation Torch allowed the western Allies to halt Communism
38
What were the terms of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?
Russia would be allowed to build up its military
Germany and Russia would invade Poland and split the country
Germany would be able to invade Poland unopposed
Germany and Russia agreed to total peace for 10 years
39
When did Japan finally surrender, ending WWII?
July 6, 1945
March 9, 1945
September 2, 1945
August 15, 1945.
40
In late August 1918, the Allies began a counter-offensive with 1-2 million fresh U.S. troops.
False
The correct answer is late July 1918
True
The correct answer is 2-3 million fresh U.S. troops
41
What were aircraft originally used for during WWI?
Scout the battlefield and enemy positions
Drop bombs on enemy ground troops
Fight other aircraft
Drop bombs on planes and/or submarines
42
Why did Russia surrender to Germany on November 7, 1917?
Russia was under economic ruin from the 1917 Winter-Famine
Military leaders who hated the war revolted against Russia
Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized control of Russia
Russia was under political instability because of revolution
43
Bonus Question: Who made this quiz?
All of the above
Martin Corez
Nick Karpach
Anthony Barash
44
Approximately how many civilian+military deaths were there in WWII?
40-70 million
60-90 million
30-60 million
50-80 million
45
When was the Spring Offensive on the Western Front during WWI?
March 5, 1918 - July 16, 1918
April 21, 1918 - August 2, 1918
February 20, 1918 - July 18, 1918
March 21, 1918 – July 18, 1918
46
Why didn't the Battle of the Somme occur as the allies expected?
Inefficient allied artillery barrages
Slow and ill troop movement across battlefield
Spies alerted the Germans before the attack commenced
German tanks flanked the advancing Allied troops
47
What (country/countries) did Germany invade before invading Poland?
Prussia
Czechoslovakia
All of the above
Austria
48
What was the overall goal of Italy during WWII?
Spread the message of Fascism to the world and expand Italy
Recreate the Roman Empire
Control North Africa and Yugoslavia
Control the Mediterranean
49
Which Axis power was the first to commit an aggressive act of war?
Germany with Austria
Germany with Poland
Japan with Manchuria.
Italy with Ethiopia
50
What was NOT one of the primary roles of women during WWI?
Become combat soldiers
Manage family property and businesses
Work in factories
Become field medics
51
How many Nazi's were executed and acquitted after the Nuremberg Trials?
All 24 Nazi's were executed by hanging
16 executed, 8 acquitted
18 executed, 6 acquitted
12 executed, 3 acquitted
52
What new technology allowed aircraft to shoot through forward fire?
Rotisserie gears which were used by gunners behind the pilot
Synchronization gears which interrupted machine gun fire
Metal wings which reflected machine gun bullets
Aviation clamps which allowed guns to stick to the aircraft.
53
Which country during WWI had the largest navy?
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
54
What country suffered the most casualties during WWI?
France
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
55
How many casualties were there in WWI?
28 million
32 million
38 million
42 million
56
What two air forces fought in the Battle of Britain?
The British Royal Air force vs. Italian Royal Air Force
The British Royal Air force vs. German Luftwaffe
The Royal Air force vs. Imperial Japanese Army Air Service
The British Royal Air force vs. Soviet Air Forces
57
What is the most agreed upon date that WWII began?
September 3, 1939
August 29, 1939
September 1, 1939
September 15, 1939
58
Why was it important for United States to control Okinawa and other Pacific islands?
To control Japanese trade
From these islands, U.S. pilots could bomb Japan and return.
To protect the lives of Japanese civilians
To assassinate Emperor Hirohito
59
Which country was most responsible for WWI? Hint: Protector of the Serbs
France
Russia
Germany
Serbia
60
What was the most significant battle(s) in 1918 during WWI?
The Battles of Ypres
Battle of Amiens
Battle of Verdun
Battles of the Marne
61
1.What was the code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union? 2.When did it start?
1.Operation Barbarossa 2. December 18, 1940
1. Operation Otto 2. January 2, 1941
1.Operation Barbarossa 2. June 22, 1941
1. Operation Otto 2. July 9, 1941
62
When and how did Adolf Hitler during the Battle of Berlin?
Hitler died by a gunshot wound (suicide); on April 30, 1945.
Hitler died defending Berlin from the USSR on April 30, 1945
Hitler died by a gunshot wound (murder); on April 30, 1945
Hitler didn't die in Berlin, but peacefully in Argentina.
63
What happened during the Nazi occupation of Poland?
Forced evictions into ghettos and later, concentration camps
All of the above
Enslavement of Poles to make goods and provide services
Mass executions by firing squad, hanging, and poisonous gas
64
What was the overall goal of Hitler (Germany) during WWII?
Hitler wanted to own/dominate all of Europe
Hitler wanted world domination and the elimination of Jews
Hitler wanted Lebensraum (living space) for Germanic people.
Hitler wanted to liquidate Jewish people and communists
65
What was the name of the 1918 German offensive on the Western Front during WWI?
The Ludendorff Offensive
The Hundred Days Offensive
The Spring Offensive
The Hindenburg Line Offensive
66
What did Germany gain from theTreaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Modern-day Ukraine, Poland, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania.
The Provinces of Kars Oblast in the South Caucasus
The Baltic States
Six billion German gold marks in reparations
67
Which countries had the most influence on The Treaty of Versailles?
U.S.A. + France + Great Britain
Germany + France + Great Britain
France + Great Britain
Italy + Japan + Canada + U.S.A. + France + Great Britain
68
Which country used unrestricted submarine warfare? Hint: It made the U.S. public eager for war
Italy
Ottoman Empire
Germany
Austria-Hungary
69
Why did Great Britain declare war on Germany in WWI?
The Germans submarine attacked British trading ships
The Germans invaded Belgium to get to and attack France
The Germans declared war on Russia who were Britain's ally
The Germans made a non-aggression pact with France
70
Where did the Germans turn their attention after their failure in the Battle of Britain?
The Soviet Union
The United States of America
North Africa
Greece
71
Why did the U.S. not want to fight the war in Europe?
All of the above
America did not have a large enough army to fight yet
Most Americans were isolationists
Americans were profiting off the war
72
When did WWI start?
March 2, 1915
September 27, 1914
June 6, 1913
July 28, 1914
73
What was the most significant submarine attack in all of WWI?
The submarine attack on the French cruiser Léon Gambetta
The submarine attack on the battleship Formidable.
The submarine attack on the Lusitania
The submarine attack on the Pathfinder
74
On June 22, 1940, France signed an armistice with Germany. Where did the signing take place?
The Forest of Champornot
The Compiegne Forest
The Saint-Palais Forest
The Ardennes Forest
75
Approximately how many Jews were killed in the Holocaust?
8,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
76
Who is the man featured in this photo? Tip: He was Italy's fascist leader from 1922-1943
Benito Mussolini
Giuseppe Mazzini
Silvo Berlusconi
Amilcare Andrea
77
Why was the Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 so significant?
It led to a secure western Allied foothold in Europe
It ended up forcing Germany into a unprepared two-front war
All of the above
It is the largest military operation by sea in world history
78
What was the Battle of Britain?
A major air campaign fought over southern England in 1940.
A major air campaign fought over northern England in 1941.
A major air campaign fought over northern England in 1940.
A major air campaign fought over southern England in 1941.
79
The "Hundred Days Offensive" does not refer to the rapid series of Allied victories in 1918.
The "Hundred Days Offensive" was a counter-attack by Allies
True
False
It refers to Germany being pushed out of France by losses
80
What pact did Nazi Germany sign with Russia before the Russo-German invasion of Poland?
The German–Soviet Non-aggression Pact
The Nazi-Soviet Pact
The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
The German-Soviet Friendship Pact
81
What country surrendered in 1917?
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire
Russia
82
Which country during WWI had been most geographically devasted?
Belgium
France
Germany
Russia
83
Why was the Battle of Britain fought?
Hitler wanted to destroy factories to stop production
Hitler needed to eliminate the threat posed by the (RAF)
Hitler wanted to plummet the moral of British citizens
Operation Sealion required no (RAF) aircraft bombers
84
What was the Yalta Conference?
A meeting discussing Europe's post-war reorganization
A meeting convened in Yalta Berlin, from February 4-11, 1945
A meeting between Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, and Stalin
A meeting between the heads of gov. (US, Britain, USSR)
85
What caused WWI to start?
The British intercepting of the Zimmermann Telegram.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
The naval bombing of Waterloo.
Adolf Hitler invading Poland causing global war.
86
What types of gas were used on the battlefields during WWI?
Chlorine Gas
Mustard Gas
Phosgene Gas
All of the above
87
Why is the Battle of the Somme significant?
It was the largest battle of WWI on the Western Front
The battle led to a significant shortening of the war
The battle is notable for the first use of the tanks
The first day was the worst day in British army history
88
What battle was Germany's worst defeat on the Eastern Front during WWII?
The Battle of Kiev
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Moscow
The Siege of Leningrad
89
What was the purpose of barbed wire in WWI? Hint: Specifically?
Offer protection by reflecting bombs and bullets
Shine light into enemies eyes which distract them
Cut into enemy's clothes and skin which slows enemy movement
Slow down movement by making areas of land impenetrable
90
When did Germany finally surrender in WWII?
May 7th, 1945
February 7, 1945
May 8th, 1945
April 10th, 1945
91
What risky but great battle plan did Germany follow that ultimately led to a French surrender?
The enclosing of Allied forces at the Franco-Belgian border
German tanks attacking the Maginot Line stationed in Belgium
German movement through Belgium to directly attack Paris
A German armoured offensive through the Ardennes Forest
92
What was the significance of Operation Barbarossa?
It was the largest military operation in history
It was one of the decisive moments of the war in Europe
It had the highest usage of bombs in current history
It had some of the greatest military victories in history
93
What treaty was Germany forced to sign on June 28, 1919?
The Treaty of Paris
The Carthaginian Peace Treaty
The Treaty of Versallies
The Armistice
94
What agreement signed in 1938 allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland to keep the peace?
The Paris Agreement
The Munich Agreement
The Haavara Agreement
The Berlin-London Agreement
95
What allowed the British to win the Battle of Britain?
The British developed the Dowding System and Radar
The British produced far more superior and advanced aircraft
A shift of German focus from the RAF onto civilian bombings
The pilots on the RAF had more experience than the Germans
96
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?
Japan needed to takeover the oil-rich South East Asia
The U.S. placed/threatened economic sanctions on Japan
Without oil the Japanese conquest would eventually stall
South East Asia was "protected" by America
97
The Allied Powers contained the countries of...? I hope your a fast thinker >:)
France
Great Britain
Russia
All of the below
98
What peace treaty did Russia sign with Germany on March 3, 1918?
The "Treaty of Molotov–Ribbentrop"
The "Treaty of Berlin"
The "Treaty of Brest-Litovsk"
The "Russo-German Rapprochement Treaty"
99
What prevented an easy and quick victory in WWI?
Heavy Artillery
Trench Warfare
Barbed Wire
Machine Guns
100
How was the barbed wire used in WWI different from the average barbed wire used at the time?
The wire was sharper and thicker
The wire was thicker and contained more barbs
The wire was more durable and contained more barbs
The wire was longer and more tangled
101
Which colony of Britain was most supportive during WWI?
Iraq
Egypt
United States
India
102
Who specifically won the Battle of the Somme?
Germany
The Central Powers
The Allied Powers
Great Britain and France

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