#1
Which event marked the beginning of World War II?
The invasion of Poland
ExplanationInvasion of Poland by Germany triggered the start of WWII.
#2
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
ExplanationWinston Churchill served as UK's Prime Minister during WWII.
#3
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
ExplanationJoseph Stalin led the Soviet Union during WWII.
#4
What was the name of the policy of appeasement pursued by Britain and France towards Nazi Germany?
Munich Agreement
ExplanationMunich Agreement epitomized the appeasement policy.
#5
Which country was not a founding member of the United Nations?
Soviet Union
ExplanationSoviet Union was not a founding member of the UN.
#6
Which country was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II?
France
ExplanationFrance was not aligned with the Axis Powers in WWII.
#7
What was the outcome of the Tehran Conference in 1943?
The decision to invade Normandy
ExplanationThe Tehran Conference led to the decision to invade Normandy (D-Day).
#8
Which battle is often considered the largest and bloodiest of World War II?
Battle of Stalingrad
ExplanationBattle of Stalingrad was the largest and bloodiest battle of WWII.
#9
Who coined the term 'Iron Curtain' to describe the ideological divide in Europe after World War II?
Winston Churchill
ExplanationWinston Churchill coined the term 'Iron Curtain'.
#10
Which country suffered the highest number of civilian casualties during World War II?
Soviet Union
ExplanationSoviet Union suffered the highest number of civilian casualties in WWII.
#11
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway during World War II?
It marked the first major defeat of the Japanese Navy
ExplanationThe Battle of Midway marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater.
#12
Which conference led to the division of Germany and Austria into four occupation zones controlled by the Allied Powers?
Potsdam Conference
ExplanationPotsdam Conference led to the division of Germany and Austria.
#13
Which two cities were targeted by atomic bombs in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
ExplanationAtomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to Japan's surrender.
#14
What was the main purpose of the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944?
To establish the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank
ExplanationBretton Woods Conference aimed to establish IMF and World Bank.
#15
Which conference established the Nuremberg Trials to prosecute Nazi war criminals?
Potsdam Conference
ExplanationPotsdam Conference established the Nuremberg Trials.