World War II: Complete Overview
This quiz covers major events, figures, and consequences of World War II from its outbreak in 1939 through its aftermath.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which country's invasion of Poland in 1939 is widely considered to be the start of World War II?
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Soviet Union
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What was the name of the German dictator who led the country during World War II?
- Adolf Hitler
- Joseph Stalin
- Benito Mussolini
- Winston Churchill
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which country was the first to sign a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany in 1939?
- Soviet Union
- Italy
- Japan
- France
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What was the name of the British Prime Minister during the majority of World War II?
- Winston Churchill
- Adolf Hitler
- Joseph Stalin
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which country was the first to declare war on Germany after its invasion of Poland?
- France
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Soviet Union
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What was the name of the Japanese military leader who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor?
- Isoroku Yamamoto
- Hideki Tojo
- Hirohito
- Douglas MacArthur