This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 15 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the option which was not the cause of 2nd World War A) Treaty of Versailles. B) Japan's Invasion on China. C) Aggressive Nationalism. D) Political supremacy of USA. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political supremacy of USA. 2. How much was Canadian war production worth during the Second World War? A) $ 1 billion. B) $ 5 billion. C) $ 10 billion. D) $ 50 billion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) $ 10 billion. 3. Explain the significance of the Italian surrender in June 1944 in the context of the Second World War. A) The Italian surrender had no significant impact on the outcome of the war. B) The Italian surrender marked a turning point in the war, demonstrating the weakening of the Axis powers. C) The Italian surrender led to the immediate victory of the Axis powers. D) The Italian surrender was insignificant in the context of the Second World War. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Italian surrender marked a turning point in the war, demonstrating the weakening of the Axis powers. 4. Mussolini maintained his power in Italy by outlawing ..... A) Labor camps. B) Institutional racism. C) Presidential vetos. D) Political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political parties. 5. Social Impact of World War IIConscription was delayed until 1944 to avoid damaging national unity. This nation had previously seen a conscription crisis in World War I that divided two main cultural groups. A) United States. B) Canada. C) Mexico. D) Brazil. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Canada. 6. How did WWII affect the lives of citizens? A) Citizens' lives were not affected at all. B) Citizens' lives were only affected by economic growth. C) WWII had a positive impact on citizens' lives. D) Citizens' lives were greatly impacted by rationing, air raids, and the loss of loved ones. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Citizens' lives were greatly impacted by rationing, air raids, and the loss of loved ones. 7. Match each leader with the country:Hitler A) USA. B) Germany. C) Italy. D) Soviet Union. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Germany. 8. This was Germany's last major attempt to stop the Allies' progress in the West. A) Invasion of Normandy. B) El Alamein. C) Kursk. D) Battle of the Bulge. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Battle of the Bulge. 9. Which statement best describes the Fall of France in 1940? A) German armies entered France and captured Paris quickly. B) Paris resisted for months before surrender. C) France remained neutral until 1941. D) France defeated Germany at the Maginot Line. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) German armies entered France and captured Paris quickly. 10. Why did Japan invade China? A) Revenge for a previous war. B) It was an easy target. C) To increase Japan's population. D) For farm land and natural resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For farm land and natural resources. 11. How did propaganda influence public opinion during the war? A) Propaganda had no effect on public opinion during the war. B) Propaganda was only used for entertainment purposes. C) Public opinion was solely influenced by economic factors. D) Propaganda influenced public opinion by promoting nationalism, demonizing enemies, and encouraging support for the war. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Propaganda influenced public opinion by promoting nationalism, demonizing enemies, and encouraging support for the war. 12. What was the Blue Division? A) British troops that fought against the Germans. B) Italian troops that fought in Africa. C) Soviet troops that fought in the battle of Stalingrad. D) Spanish troops that fought for Germany on the Eastern front. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spanish troops that fought for Germany on the Eastern front. 13. Canada & World War IICanada played a key role in controlling shipping routes between Europe and North America by using Naval patrols and escorting convoys. A) North African Campaign. B) Dieppe Raid. C) Battle of the Atlantic. D) Operation Overlord (D-Day). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Battle of the Atlantic. 14. Adolf Hitler's first move build a German empire was his march into ..... A) The Sudetenland. B) Denmark. C) The Rhineland. D) Russia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Rhineland. 15. Which two oceans surrounds Southeast Asia region? A) Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean. B) Atlantic Ocean. C) Arctic Ocean. D) Southern Ocean. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean. 16. This important operation led by the Canadians in the European theater of war was a failure; HOWEVER, lessons from this operation helped teach the Allies important points that would be used later in D-Day and the invasion of Normandy. A) Battle of Vimy Ridge. B) Dieppe Raid. C) Doolittle Raid. D) Battle of the Scheldt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dieppe Raid. 17. Blitzkrieg means ..... A) Living space. B) Air force. C) Reindeer herd. D) Lightning war. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lightning war. 18. What was the impact of the Atomic Bomb on the people of Japan? A) Devastating effects including widespread destruction, immediate deaths, long-term health issues, and psychological trauma. B) Enhanced infrastructure development. C) Improved diplomatic relations. D) Positive economic growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Devastating effects including widespread destruction, immediate deaths, long-term health issues, and psychological trauma. 19. Hideki Tojo was the War Ministry of which in Second World War? A) Germany. B) Japan. C) United States. D) Italy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Japan. 20. How many Australians died by the end of the Second World War? A) 10, 000. B) 20, 000. C) 40, 000. D) 30, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 30, 000. 21. What was the name of the fortification built by the French to protect themselves? A) Maybelline Line. B) Maginot Line. C) Ardennes Line. D) French Line. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maginot Line. 22. Who did Hitler blame for most of the Germany's problems? A) Americans. B) Christians. C) Muslims. D) Jews. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jews. 23. One tactic, used by the Japanese, which was particularly frightening, where Japanese would purposefully fly into American air carriers was known as: A) Kamikaze. B) Bushido. C) Sudoku. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kamikaze. 24. The maximum representative of this current is John Cage. A) Atonalism. B) Electronic music. C) Concrete music. D) Indeterminate music. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Indeterminate music. 25. Which of the following are important outcomes of World War II? A) The United Nations was formed. B) The Cold War started. C) The US became active in world affairs. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesClass 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 1Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 2Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 3Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 4Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 5Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 6Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 7Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 8Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 9Class 12 History Chapter 8 The Second World War Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books