World war II brief
Which country did Germany invade first in World War II?
Poland
The Trojan War occurred between 1200-1100 BC. Who was the famous "hero" of this war, who had every part of his body invulnerable but his heel?
Achillies
September 1, 1939, is a very important day in world history. Why is it so crucial?
Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II.
Pearl Harbor was a tragedy where America was attacked by Japan. From where did they attack first?
Air
We'll begin with World War I. Many theories state that the war began with the killing of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Where was Ferdinand when he was killed?
Bosina
When did France and Britain declare war on Germany?
3rd Setember 1939
Around 480 BC, a battle between the Persians and the Greeks took place. What is its name?
The Battle of Thermopylae
On December 7, 1941, the United States was attacked. The following day, President Roosevelt declared war on whom?
Japan
D-Day was a massive invasion that began at the beaches of Normandy. Which one of these nations didn't participate?
Moroco
Two sides of the war formed. The "Triple Entente" and the "Central Powers". Which of these countries was NOT in the Triple Entente, but in the Central Powers?
Germany
Which of these is generally considered to have been the longest battle of World War II?
The Alantic
Which two countries fought in The Hundred Years War?
England and France
With the U.S. fighting in WWII, two other nations declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941. Who were the new enemies?
Germany and Italy
During 1945 America dropped the two most powerful weapons at that time - atom bombs - on Japan. What was the code name of the operation that created the atom bomb?
The Manhatan Project
The Canadian army was able to capture Vimy Ridge, an important hill in North France.
True or False
True
Which country bombed Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into World War II?
Japan
In 1789, the French Revolution started. Which of these events did NOT happen at some point of the uprising?
The French Invasion of Spain
In early 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. What did this do?
Forced families of Japanese descent to move into internment camps in the U.S.
The Nazis won World War II. True or False
False
The United States desperately did not want to take part in the war. However, many believe that the sinking of this boat on May 7, 1915, was the reason that the Americans joined the war two years later. What British boat was it?
Lusitania
What was the battle that is commonly credited with stopping Japan from invading Australia?
Coral Sea
By which name is the American Civil War also known?
The War Between the States
In 1942 the Battle of Midway was fought, which resulted in a victory for which country?
United States
Which one of these nations was not part of the axis during WW2?
Austrillia
World War I ended with the signing of what document, which blamed the Germans for causing the war, and led to penalties for this?
Treaties of Versalies