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Quiz about World War II Key Dates and Figures
Quiz about World War II Key Dates and Figures

World War II: Key Dates and Figures Quiz


World War II was one of the bloodiest and most vicious wars ever fought. How much do you remember from your high-school history classes about this horrifying war?

A multiple-choice quiz by jamespark888. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
jamespark888
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
328,362
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1960
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. By well established convention, which of these dates is treated by historians as the start of World War II? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On which day did Britain and France declare war on Germany? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which country, whose dictator owed much to Italian Fascist and German Nazi support, refused to go to war? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the prime minister of Britain when the war started? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When did Japanese troops invade Manchuria? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Neville Chamberlain left office on 10th May 1940. After this, one of the greatest prime minsters of Britain went into office. What was his name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This event was probably known to be the one which led America to join the War. On which day was the bombing of Pearl Harbor? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When was D-Day? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The bomb that ended the war in Asia, and ended World War II, "Fat Man" was detonated above Nagasaki and Japan surrendered. On which day was the Fat Man dropped? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the American President who allowed the use of the nuclear bombs on Japan? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. By well established convention, which of these dates is treated by historians as the start of World War II?

Answer: 1 September 1939

There had been earlier acts of aggression by Nazi Germany, in particular the seizure of the 'rump' of Bohemia and Moravia on 15 March 1939. However, from 1 September 1939 till the unconditional surrenders on 7 and 8 May 1945 Germany was at war continuously.
2. On which day did Britain and France declare war on Germany?

Answer: 3 September 1939

Britain and France had made a pact with Poland that if any country invaded its lands, they would come to the aid of Poland. In practical terms, however, they gave Poland no assistance at all.
3. Which country, whose dictator owed much to Italian Fascist and German Nazi support, refused to go to war?

Answer: Spain

The Spanish dictator, Franco, though very sympathetic to Germany and Italy, refused to be drawn into World War II, beyond sending volunteers to fight against the Soviet Union and sending some supplies to Germany. Hungary and Romania were part of the Axis, though Romania changed sides in 1944. Portugal was neutral.
4. Who was the prime minister of Britain when the war started?

Answer: Neville Chamberlain

Neville Chamberlain was a British Conservative politician and was the prime minister who actually declared war on Germany. However, he is also the man most closely associated with appeasement, though the policy had started earlier.
5. When did Japanese troops invade Manchuria?

Answer: 18 September 1931

Japanese troops invaded Manchuria on 13 September 1931. This is not generally regarded as the start of World War 2 for two reasons: (1) Lack of continuity with the rest of the war. (2) It wasn't until December 1941 that the wars in the Far East and Europe combined into one war.
6. Neville Chamberlain left office on 10th May 1940. After this, one of the greatest prime minsters of Britain went into office. What was his name?

Answer: Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill is known as one of the greatest wartime leaders. He was a politician, historian, writer and artist. He was the only British minister to receive a Nobel Prize. Also his experience in World War I as First Lord of the Admiralty helped him in World War II.
7. This event was probably known to be the one which led America to join the War. On which day was the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

Answer: 7 December 1941

This was date in which Japanese bombers attacked the American naval base in Hawaii. As a result, the Americans joined the war. Moreover, on 11 December 1941 Germany declared war on the USA.
8. When was D-Day?

Answer: 6 June 1944

D-Day was the biggest offensive of the Allied troops in western Europe against Nazi Germany. Nearly every Allied country provided troops for this offensive. Despite the difficulties involved, the operation was successful and the Allied troops pushed further towards Germany from the West.
9. The bomb that ended the war in Asia, and ended World War II, "Fat Man" was detonated above Nagasaki and Japan surrendered. On which day was the Fat Man dropped?

Answer: 9 August 1945

"Fat Man" and "Little Boy" were the two atomic bombs, which were dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, respectively. Some historians say that Germany was as well working on their own atomic bomb and some even believed that Germany just needed an extra four months to complete their own.
10. Who was the American President who allowed the use of the nuclear bombs on Japan?

Answer: Harry S Truman

Harry S Truman took over the place of Franklin Delano Roosevelt when the latter died on April 12 1945. Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the American Constitution allows the Vice President to be in the line of succession of presidency, if the President dies while in Office.
Source: Author jamespark888

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