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Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

Which two countries were invaded by Germany in April 1940?

  1. Norway and Czechoslovakia

  2. Denmark and Norway

  3. Poland and France

  4. Denmark and Poland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
In April 1940, Germany invaded Denmark and Norway. British efforts to help defend them failed and both countries were conquered.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

Which country led the Axis powers in World war II?

  1. The United Kingdom

  2. Poland

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The axis powers consisted of Germany, Japan and Italy whereas the allied powers consisted of Britain, France, Russia and United States. Germany led the axis power.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

Name the intelligence system that was introduced to crack Enigma.

  1. Turing Machine

  2. Counter-Intelligence

  3. U-Boat

  4. ULTRA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The intelligence system that was introduced to crack Enigma was code-named Ultra.
  • It was only made available to a few British commanders in order to prevent the Germans from realising that it had been broken.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

Who developed the V2 rockets that were used to attack Britain in 1944?

  1. Sergei Korolev

  2. Rudolf Hess

  3. Werner Von Braun

  4. Albert Speer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Werner Von Braun worked on developing the V2 rockets that were used to attack Britain in 1944. Over 5000 rockets were launched at London, killing 2700 people and injuring many lives.
  • At the end of the war, Braun surrendered to the US forces.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

What is the term used for attacking targets on the ground from low-flying aircraft?

  1. Reconnaissance

  2. Scoring

  3. Strafing

  4. Surveying
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • During the World War 2, aircraft became increasingly important. Methods like reconnaissance and strafing were adopted.
  • Strafing means to attack targets on the ground from low-flying aircraft.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

In which year did Germany surrender?

  1. 1950

  2. 1941

  3. 1947

  4. 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Germany surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces on May 8, 1945, marking the end of the war in Europe during World War II.

Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

The tactic of first using zeppelins and then Gotha bombers were adopted by which country?

  1. Britain

  2. Soviet Union

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Germans intention was to demoralize civilian popualtion basically located in the cities.
  • For this, they adopted the tactic of first using zeppelins, a type of rigid airship for bombing and later Gotha bombers for long range heavy bombing.
Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism
"To William most glorious duke of the Aquitanians, bishop Fulbert the favor of his prayers. Asked to write something concerning of fealty, I have noted briefly for you on the authority of the books the things which follow. He who swears fealty to his lord ought always to have six things in memory; what is harmless, safe, honorable, useful, easy, practicable."

This passage describes__________________.

  1. The duties of serfs.

  2. The duties of vassals.

  3. The duties of the nobility.

  4. The duties of the clergy.

  5. The duties of a king.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The text describes an oath of fealty given by a vassal to his lord, outlining the expected ethical and practical commitments, such as being harmless, safe, and useful. This outlines the reciprocal duties of vassals in the feudal system.

Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism

Which of these does NOT describe Japan in the 500-1500 period?

  1. The emperor experienced a decline in centralized power.

  2. Japan culturally borrowed from China.

  3. Japan was conquered by neighboring states.

  4. Feudalism emerged.

  5. Buddhism and Shintoism were the prevailing religions.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The emperor experienced a decline in centralized power.