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World War II was one of the most damaging wars in history. The war was fought between the Allies and the Axis, who had also clashed during the First World War. During the Second World War, Germany and parts of Europe were experiencing dark times under the rule of Hitler and the Holocaust. How well do you know the dark times of World War II?
Do you know who was the "First Lady of the Third Reich?" Can you name the Japanese soldier who did not surrender along with his country? Do you know who designed the flag used by the Nazis? Make sure that you brush up on important figures of the war; they are crucial to know.
Can you name the plane that was used in the bombing of Hiroshima? What about the concentration camp that issued tattoos to its prisoners? Do you know who the kamikaze pilots were and what they did? Remembering the people, places, and things involved in World War II may be harder than you think.
If you can remember the victory of the Allies, the downfall of Hitler and the many other factors of World War II, this is the quiz for you. Take the quiz to see if you really know your stuff!
Which of the following countries was part of the Axis?
Italy
Italy was part of the Axis countries while the others were Allied, or neutral. Italy, Germany, and Japan fought together during the war, sharing similar views on the Allies.
France
China
Sweden
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Which country had the most casualties?
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union lost an estimated 16 million people during World War II. Many other countries also had a number of casualties that were in the millions.
China
Germany
America
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What was the Dieppe Raid also known as?
Operation Jubilee
The Dieppe Raid was also known as "Operation Jubilee." Although the Allies attacked the Germans, they suffered a significant loss of men in the process.
Code 93
The American Conquest
The Battle of August
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Jews were the Nazis' main target during the Holocaust, but which of the following were also put into concentration camps?
Americans
Egyptians
Jehovah's Witnesses
The Nazis believed Germans should be superior and aimed to kill all Jews to achieve their superiority. They also took Jehovah's Witnesses and gypsies to concentration camps.
Hawaiians
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Which plane was used in the bombing of Hiroshima?
Enola Gay
The Enola Gay was used in the bombing of Hiroshima. The plane dropped a bomb that was named the "Little Boy" which devastated a large part of the Japanese city.
Gotha GV
AEG Dr. 1
Bleriot XI
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What were hamburgers called during the time of WW II in America?
Liberty Steaks
Hamburgers were called "liberty steaks" in World War II because their actual name sounded German. As the Americans were against Germany in the war, they changed the name for the time to fit with their views.
Magic Meat
Tasty Patties
Freedom Food
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What is a paratrooper?
doctors
sailors
a general
parachuting soldiers
Paratroopers are soldiers who drop into battle from above using parachutes. This technique of using parachutes was first used during the Second World War.
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What were the Sonderkommando?
Jews who were forced into completing jobs
The Sonderkommando were groups of Jewish people who during their internment at concentration camps were forced into completing jobs. These jobs were the "dirty work" that the Nazis did not want to do.
a unit of the Army
suicide bombers
Nazis
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Which of the following famous Americans fought in World War II?
John Wayne
Gary Cooper
Orson Welles
Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda fought in the Second World War. He fought in the military branch of the Navy for three years, later receiving a bronze star for his contribution.
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Is it true or false that WW II was the most damaging war in history?
True
This is true. No other war in history caused as much damage to the world as the Second World War. It produced the most casualties and devasted the world more than any conflict had ever done.
False
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What were the kamikaze pilots?
biplane pilots
international pilots
suicide pilots
The kamikaze pilots were from Japan and they attempted to take down enemy planes by flying straight at them. One of the most successful kamikaze pilots was Hiroyoshi Nishizawa who successfully downed 36 enemy planes.
peaceful pilots
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What other Japanese city was bombed during the WW II?
Nagasaki
Near the end of the Second World War, the Japanese city of Nagasaki was bombed. Thousands of people lost their lives and a large part of the city was left in shambles.
Tokyo
Himeji
Kurashiki
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Which Japanese soldier did not surrender in 1945?
Hajime Sugiyama
Mitsumasa Yonai
Hiroo Onoda
Hiroo Onoda, who fought for Japan and the Axis powers, did not surrender in 1945. Instead, he stuck his ground in the Phillippines until he was found and told about the end of the war.
Sadao Araki
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Which World War II plane was the subject of a movie?
Arsenal VG-33
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
Messerschmidt Bf 109
Memphis Belle
The Memphis Belle was the subject of a 1990 film. The plane was a bomber that was used in air combat in WWII, primarily as a heavy bomber.
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Which concentration camp was the only one to issues tattoos?
Auschwitz
Auschwitz was the only concentration camp that issued tattoos which contained an identification number, due to the large number of people in the camp.
Buchenwald
Belzec
Dachau
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Who did the Germans attack which started the Phoney War?
Poland
The Germans attacked Poland, starting the Phoney War. The Phoney War was a period of absolutely no activity by either side for six months.
England
America
Japan
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After which battle did a rescue have to be made?
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Kursk
Battle of Dunkirk
The survivors after the Battle of Dunkirk had to be rescued due to there being no way out. This was also referred to as Operation Dynamo.
Battle of Berlin
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Who was Irena Sendler?
a war heroine
Irena Sendler was a war heroine who aided the Jews who were targeted by the Germans. She hid the people she was helping and was caught by the Germans, but managed to escape.
an actress
a model
a singer
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Is it true or false that Russia allowed women in the army?
True
This is true. Women in the army were most commonly in the medical field but there were also some skilled shooters who were Russian women.
False
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How did Hitler die?
suicide
Hitler committed suicide along with his new wife who did the same. After his death, the bodies of both he and his wife were covered in gas and burned.
old age
murder
at war
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What did the Allied soldiers do after reaching the Rhine River?
test their weapons
take a nap
eat
urinate
Upon reaching the Rhine River, the Allied soldiers urinated into it. One famous photograph shows General Patton about to engage in the act.
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Who designed the Nazi flag?
Hitler
Hitler designed the Nazi flag. He chose the symbol of the swastika for the Nazis, which had been around since ancient times and had a different meaning before Hitler's time.
George Grosz
John Heartfield
Erwin Blumenfeld
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How old was the youngest person in the Army during WW II?
12
Calvin Graham was the youngest person to enlist in the army. He was 12 years old. The army did not find out about Graham's true age until he was outed by his mother.
8
20
16
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Which WW II battle was the longest?
Battle of Sedan
Battle of Anzio
Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest in this war. It was extremely significant, as it ended with the surrender of the Axis countries to the Allied powers. This was also the end of the Second World War.
Battle of Britain
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Is it true or false that the Holocaust took place after WW II?
True
False
This is false. The first acts of the Holocaust happened before WW II and progressed as the war started and continued. Jewish people in Germany were first treated terribly, escalating to the destruction of their businesses and belongings which eventually led to concentration camps.
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Which of the following countries was neutral at the time of World War II?
England
Canada
Austria
Spain
Spain had a neutral outlook on the war and did not join up with the Allies or the Axis. By avoiding conflict, there was hope that they would be able to stay out of the battle.
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Which book was written by Hitler?
"Mein Kampf"
"Mein Kampf" was written by Hitler in 1925 about his life and his future. The book talked about his political views and how he wanted Germany to be.
"Eminent Victorians"
"I Flew For the Führer"
"A Woman in Berlin"
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What was the name of the Russian Army?
The Raiders
The Mob
The Fighters
The Red Army
The Russian Army was often called and referred to as "The Red Army." They were led by Joseph Stalin during the Second World War.
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What disease kept Jews safe from concentration camps?
Pneumonia
Chickenpox
Typhus
Jews were kept safe from concentration camps by two doctors who injected Epidemic Typhus. The Nazis would not take the Jews to concentration camps after discovering that they were positive and the individuals injected would not suffer from the sickness.
The flu
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Is it true or false that all bombs from the war have been diffused?
True
False
This is false. There are still countless undetonated bombs that exist, especially in Germany. These bombs are constantly being discovered and must be detonated to dispose of them.
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Why were some women shamed after the surrender of the Axis?
for abandoning their country
for helping out the soldiers
for having relations with Nazis
After the war and the surrender of the Axis, women were shamed if they had ever engaged in a relationship with the Nazis. In France, their heads were shaved and they were publicly humiliated.
for no reason
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What animal was part of the Polish Army?
A parrot
An elephant
A dog
A bear
A bear named Wojtek was part of Polish Army during World War II. Wojtek helped his fellow soldiers to transport weaponry and also kept them company.
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What is the Victoria Cross?
a place in Europe
a church
an award
The Victoria Cross is an award given to members of the Commonwealth countries who show courage when face to face with their enemy. Just over 1,300 awards have been given to people who fit these criteria.
a cemetery
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Who was "The First Lady of the Third Reich?"
Magda Goebbels
Magda Goebbels was known by this title. She earned the title as Hitler was, at the time, unmarried and she was married to the Minister of Propaganda. After Hitler committed suicide, so did Magda and her husband, who also killed their children.
Marlene Dietrich
Anne Buydens
Luise Rainer
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Because it needed a large number of supplies for troops overseas, what did America do?
start rationing
America used rations to make sure it had its finances under control and left enough supplies for its soldiers overseas. The country's main focus was providing enough supplies for the war.
get help from other countries
bring workers overseas
nothing
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