World War II QUIZ: One Of The Deadliest Wars In History
World War II was a deadly and devastating period of time in history. It’s estimated that between 50 million and 80 million people lost their lives during the massive war that began when Germany invaded Poland. Lasting from 1939 until 1945, the war changed the lives of many and disrupted entire generations. The regime, led by the Führer is a painful chapter in history. It will be forever stamped as a hazardous warning: we must never let something like it happen again. Test your knowledge with this challenging quiz and see how well you can recall the events of WWII. Read on to learn more!
Which country had the largest number of casualties?
A. America
B. Japan
C. United Kingdom
D. Russia
Answer: Russia
The answer is Russia. They lost over 21 million lives in WWII.
Germany, Japan, and Italy formed a coalition called the what?
A. The Unit
B. The Defense
C. The Golden Triangle
D. Axis Powers
Answer: Axis Powers
It was called the Axis Powers. Eventually, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Croatia, and Slovakia joined the Axis Powers.
Was America a part of the Lend-Lease Act that offered weapons to allies?
A. No, Congress denied President Roosevelt’s request.
B. No, President Roosevelt didn’t want to get involved.
C. No, the arms embargo provisions wouldn’t allow it
D. Yes, Roosevelt persuaded Congress.
Answer: Yes, Roosevelt persuaded Congress.
The answer is yes. The Lend-Lease Act was made to allow the U.S. to lend or lease weapons, equipment, and other raw materials to any nation fighting the Axis.
Why did America get into the war?
A. Britain sent a request to Roosevelt
B. To show their military capability
C. To stop Germany
D. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Answer: Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
The U.S. didn’t enter the war until 1941 when Japan attacked a U.S. Naval base in Hawaii.
Before 1945, which country joined the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union to form the Allied Powers?
A. The Philippines
B. Romania
C. Bulgaria
D. China
Answer: China
It was China. At first, it was the Axis facing off against the Allies but between 1939 and 1944 at least 50 nations would eventually fight together.
Which group was most heavily targeted by the Germans?
A. Russian
B. British
C. Italian
D. Jewish
Answer: Jewish
The answer is Jewish. An estimated six million Jewish people were killed during WWII during the Holocaust.
Which one of these countries did NOT remain neutral during the war?
A. Spain
B. Sweden
C. Switzerland
D. Great Britain
Answer: Great Britain
The correct answer is Great Britain, a part of the Allied forces. The other three remained neutral during WWII.
What year did all German forces surrender?
A. 1950
B. 1947
C. 1955
D. 1945
Answer: 1945
The year was 1945. Allied armies invaded Germany one year after freeing France from German rule and this forced them to surrender.
Is WWII the most destructive conflict in history?
A. No, that would be the Civil War
B. No, the Vietnam War is
C. No, it’s WWI
D. Yes
Answer: Yes
World War II is indeed the most destructive conflict in history. The loss of lives and the economic impact was far worse than any other war in history.
Who became president in 1945 after Roosevelt passed away?
A. Richard Nixon
B. Alben Barkley
C. Dwight Eisenhower
D. Harry Truman
Answer: Harry Truman
On April 12, 1945, Roosevelt passed away in arm Springs, Georgia. This made Vice President Harry Truman the U.S. President after taking the oath.
What was the longest battle of WWII?
A. Battle of the Bulge
B. Battle of Midway
C. Normandy Landings
D. Battle of the Atlantic
Answer: Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of Atlantic was the longest battle of WWII. It lasted from 1939-1945.
What were hamburgers called during WWII?
A. Bun Pattys
B. Pattycakes
C. American sandwiches
D. Liberty steaks
Answer: Liberty steaks
Hamburgers were called liberty steaks during World War II. This was to avoid the German-sounding name.
How many U.S. battleships were sunken or damaged during the Pearl Harbor attack?
A. 3
B. 46
C. 9
D. 8
Answer: 8
8 were sunk or seriously damaged. The USS Arizona was never recovered. Six of the ships were eventually returned to service.
How many of the 40,000 men serving on the U-boats returned after WWII?
A. 30,000
B. 25,000
C. 1,000
D. 10,000
Answer: 10,000
Only 10,000 of the men serving on U-boats during WWII returned.
For every five German soldiers who died in WWII, four of them died on which front?
A. Western Front
B. Northern Front
C. Southern Front
D. Eastern Front
Answer: Eastern Front
The correct answer is the Eastern Front. Those numbers reveal that much of the battle consisted on the Eastern Front.
The Soviets created a weapon that could fire 320 rockets in 25 seconds. What was it called?
A. SVD
B. Fedorov Avtomat
C. Mosin-Nagant
D. The Katyusha
Answer: The Katyusha
This deadly weapon was called the Katyusha. More than 50 years later, it is still an effective weapon. You’re in for a tough time going up against something like that.
What were the Blitzkrieg tactics that the Germans used?
A. Attacking by sea rather than air
B. Using spies to get behind enemy lines
C. Mind games
D. Tanks and aircraft were used
Answer: Tanks and aircraft were used
Blitzkrieg was when the Germans used armored vehicles like tanks and also aircraft to make rapid territorial gains. They had some success with it.
How many consecutive nights was London bombed?
A. 14
B. 25
C. 33
D. 57
Answer: 57
London was bombed for 57 consecutive nights starting on September 7, 1940. Many people sought shelter within the London underground system.
