Countries/Dates
What year did World War II start and end?
1939-1945
What country is Joseph Stalin from?
Russia
Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
France, Paris, in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles.
Who was the Prime Minister during WW2?
Robert Menzies
Name 1 change in warfare from WW1 to WW2?
Weapons, tanks, tactics advanced.
How many countries were in World War II?
BONUS POINTS - Can you name 3 countries that were in World War II?
Approximately 80.
Who was Adolf Hitler?
The German leader during WW2.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Was a peace treaty created by the leaders of the time from the UK, US, and France - that aimed to 'blame' Germany for WW1.
Why was Australia involved in WW2?
To support Britain as they were preparing war with Germany.
What was Blitzkrieg?
A military tactic that involved rapid and well coordinated air and land attacks to surprise and overwhelm the enemy.
What is the modern day country for 'Soviet Union' (USSR)?
Russia
Which leader created the concept of 'fascism?'
BONUS POINTS: What is fascism?
Benito Mussolini - the leader in Italy, during WW2
What were some things the Treaty of Versailles outlined for Germany to do?
Germany was to take the blame, pay money, give up land and reduce their standing army.
Which country tried to invade Australia?
Japan
What was the Maginot Line?
A line of ‘super trenches’ that was a massive steel concrete bunker, constructed to keep their soldiers safe, deep underground.
What countries are involved in the Allied power alliance?
UK, US, Russia
Which leader used torture and starvation for their own people?
Russia. Joseph Stalin.
What was the Great Depression?
A worldwide economic downturn. Large amounts of money was lost due to the collapse of money supply and the stock market crash in the US.
What does AIF stand for? Why did Australia create a second one?
Australian Imperial Force.
Army was depleted (ran out of resources and support after WW1).
What countries are involved in the Axis power alliance?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Which leader had harsh punishments for prisoners of war and was known as a militarist?
Japan. Hideki Tojo.
What was Appeasement?
A foreign policy created by Britain to avoid war and allowed Hitler to expand Germany territory, unchecked (which ultimately led to Hitler's aggression and powerful rule).
What did women do in WW2?
Were behind the bullets (worked in manufacture jobs, took part in 'reserved occupations,' like farming and factory work)