World War II Quiz

World War II Quiz

Test your knowledge about the deadliest conflict in history with these 12 questions on World War II.

published on October 02, 2023
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Which event sparked the beginning of World War II?

Which event sparked the beginning of World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Battle of Stalingrad
Invasion of Poland
Dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
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Which country surrendered to Germany, leading to the fall of France in 1940?

Which country surrendered to Germany, leading to the fall of France in 1940?
United Kingdom
Soviet Union
France
United States
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Which two cities in Japan were hit by atomic bombs by the United States?

Which two cities in Japan were hit by atomic bombs by the United States?
Tokyo and Osaka
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Kyoto and Yokohama
Nagoya and Sapporo
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Which country suffered the highest number of casualties in World War II?

Which country suffered the highest number of casualties in World War II?
Soviet Union
United States
Germany
Japan
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What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944?

What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944?
Operation Overlord
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Market Garden
Operation Downfall
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Which country was not a founding member of the Axis Powers?

Which country was not a founding member of the Axis Powers?
Italy
Japan
Germany
Soviet Union
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Which battle marked a turning point in the Pacific War, halting the Japanese advance towards Australia?

Which battle marked a turning point in the Pacific War, halting the Japanese advance towards Australia?
Battle of Midway
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Okinawa
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Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II?

Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
Charles de Gaulle
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Which country was not occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II?

Which country was not occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II?
France
Switzerland
Norway
Netherlands
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Which battle saw the decisive victory of the Soviet Union over Germany, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies?

Which battle saw the decisive victory of the Soviet Union over Germany, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies?
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Kursk
Battle of Moscow
Battle of Berlin
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When did World War II officially end in Europe?

When did World War II officially end in Europe?
1943
1944
1945