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Weapons of World War II Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on some of the weapons in WWII. Honor the dead, honor the veterans.

A multiple-choice quiz by LtGreene. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LtGreene

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
188,934

Updated
Nov 04 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
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Question 1 of 10

1. What company first manufactured the (forerunner to the) famous Lee-Enfield used by the British soldiers in WWII? Hint

Winchester

Colt

Remington

Kalashnikov

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Question 2 of 10

2. The United States manufactured more sub machine guns in a month than Japan did during the course of the war.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not a type of tank that was used in World War II? Hint

Sheridan

Tiger

Sherman

Pzkw IV H

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the standard US infantry rifle in World War II? Hint

M1 Garand

Enfield M1907

M1A1 Carbine

Springfield M1903

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was not a Japanese weapon in the war? Hint

Type 11

Type 53

Type 99

Samurai swords

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the British sub machine gun? Hint

Sten

PPSh

Bren

MP40

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Question 7 of 10

7. What cartridge does the Thompson use? Hint

.40 Caliber

.223 Caliber

.30 Caliber

.45 Caliber

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Question 8 of 10

8. The German issue side arm was the ________ . Hint

.44 Magnum

Colt M1191

P38 Walther

M19 Revolver

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Question 9 of 10

9. By the end of WWII how many bullets did the Thompson hold in a magazine? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the standard Russian infantry rifle in WWII? Hint

Mosin-Nagant

Lee-Enfield

Kar98k

M1A1 Carbine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What company first manufactured the (forerunner to the) famous Lee-Enfield used by the British soldiers in WWII?

Answer: Remington

Remington Arms Co of NY began production of the Lee turnbolt rifle in 1888. Remington needed to get overseas military sales because the US military wasn't buying much at the time. England became interested in the magazine rifle in 1883 and, by 1888, introduced the Lee-Metford rifle, and the first Lee-Enfield appeared in 1895.

The Lee-Enfield used two 5 round stripper clips, it was a bolt-action rifle. It was also manufactured by the Birminghmam Small Arms Company (BSA) and the London Small Arms Company, which had factories in Enfield and Bow (East London).

2. The United States manufactured more sub machine guns in a month than Japan did during the course of the war.

Answer: True

Japan lacked the machinery to make enough firearms, but that didn't affect the morale of the Japanese forces.

3. Which of these is not a type of tank that was used in World War II?

Answer: Sheridan

The Sherman was a tank used by US forces, Tiger tanks were used by Germans, the Sheridan was used by US forces in Vietnam. It was airlifted by "Chinook" helicopters.

4. What was the standard US infantry rifle in World War II?

Answer: M1 Garand

Enfield M1907 and Springfield M1903 were used as infantry rifles by the US in WWI. The M1903 carried over to WWII as a sniper weapon. The M1A1 Carbine (with folding stock) was used by airborne soldiers because of its ability to fold. John Garand introduced the M1 Garand and it was chosen for the US standard issue.

5. What was not a Japanese weapon in the war?

Answer: Type 53

Samurai swords were used by Japanese officers. The Type 53, Type 11, and Type 99,are all light machine guns, but the Type 53 was used by North Vietnamese forces in the Vietnam war.

6. What was the British sub machine gun?

Answer: Sten

The sten was the British SMG, the Bren was the British LMG, the PPSh was the Russian SMG, and the MP40 was the German SMG.

7. What cartridge does the Thompson use?

Answer: .45 Caliber

.45 Caliber was used for the Thompson and M1911, .30 Caliber was used for M1 Garand's and .30 Caliber machine guns.

8. The German issue side arm was the ________ .

Answer: P38 Walther

The Walther is the only weapon that is not American among the choices.

9. By the end of WWII how many bullets did the Thompson hold in a magazine?

Answer: 30

At first it held 20 rounds, but the magazine was enlarged.

10. What was the standard Russian infantry rifle in WWII?

Answer: Mosin-Nagant

The Mosin-Nagant is a bolt action rifle with a 5 round internal magazine. The Kar98k is a bolt action used by German infantry during the war.

Source: Author LtGreene

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