General Study Quiz Preparation

The 1929 stock market crash in the US, which led to an economic downturn known as the Great Depression.

A political and economic ideology that promotes nationalism, authoritarianism, and expansionism, often through militarism and violence.

The dictator of Nazi Germany, responsible for the Holocaust and the outbreak of World War II.

A peace treaty signed in 1919 after World War I, imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including territorial losses, military restrictions, and heavy reparations.

A series of events that led to a drastic decline in the world's economy, particularly impacting Canada in the 1930s, characterized by widespread unemployment, poverty, and hardship.

A major economic crisis that hit Saskatchewan in the 1930s, forcing many farmers off their land due to drought, low wheat prices, and high debt.

The decline in the value of commodities, such as grain, wood, and minerals, which significantly impacted the Canadian economy during the Great Depression.

The loss of jobs, businesses, and livelihoods that resulted from the economic downturns of the Great Depression, affecting both urban centers and rural areas.

A major military operation launched by Nazi Germany against Britain during World War II, aimed at achieving air superiority and paving the way for an invasion.

The battle for air supremacy over Britain during World War II, a crucial turning point in the war, where the Luftwaffe was defeated by the Royal Air Force (RAF).

A decisive Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France on June 6, 1944, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.

A series of conflicts between 1914 and 1918 that involved the major powers of Europe and their allies, resulting in tremendous loss of life and lasting global consequences.

A prime minister of Britain during World War II, known for his unwavering leadership and inspiring speeches, played a pivotal role in resisting Nazi aggression.

A major military engagement during World War I, where the Allied forces, including Britain and France, attempted to establish a foothold at the Dardanelles Strait, resulting in a catastrophic defeat for the Allies.

The United States, with its vast resources and minimal war losses, emerged as a global superpower during World War I. This shift profoundly impacted the international order and ushered in the American Century.

The impact of World War I on the global economy was devastating, leading to widespread economic instability, destruction, and inflation.

A non-aggression pact agreement signed between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939. This pact promised neither country would engage in military action against the other for 10 years. This agreement allowed Hitler to focus on conquering western Europe before turning his attention east, while the USSR needed time to rebuild its army after previous conflicts.

A swift and decisive military strategy employed by Germany during World War II, characterized by rapid advances and heavy use of armored forces and aircraft.

The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany. It involved over a million British, American, and Canadian troops landing on the beaches of Normandy.

A major battle that occurred in April 1915 during World War I, involving Canadian and other Allied forces against the Germans. Known for the first significant use of poison gas by the Germans, it resulted in heavy casualties for both sides and highlighted the brutality of trench warfare.

A Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914. This event led to a chain reaction of diplomatic failures and ultimately sparked the outbreak of World War I.

A powerful weapon, capable of causing widespread destruction and radiation, used for the first time in warfare by the United States in World War II. On August 6, 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in immense damage and casualties. It forced Japan's surrender and marked a new era in warfare.

A type of warfare where submarines attack enemy ships without restrictions, targeting any vessel regardless of nationality or cargo.

A series of trenches arranged in parallel lines, often with a zigzag or stepped pattern, designed to provide defensive cover and fire positions during warfare.

The dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion.

The 1917 federal election in Canada, deeply divided due to the issue of conscription (mandatory military service) during World War I, particularly between French and English Canadians.

The 1918 riot in Quebec City, sparked by public opposition against conscription, leading to violent clashes between protesters and authorities.

A massive explosion that occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1917, caused by the collision of two ships, SS Mont Blanc and SS Imo. The explosion was one of the largest man-made explosions prior to the atomic bomb and had devastating consequences for the city.

A global pandemic that occurred from 1918 to 1919, near the end of World War I, caused by a severe strain of influenza virus.

The Weimar Republic was a democratic government established in Germany after World War I. It replaced the monarchy and was established by a national assembly meeting in the city of Weimar.

Fanta was created in Nazi Germany as a substitute for Coca-Cola during the war. The company used its resources to help the Nazi regime.

Ford profited from both the Allied and Axis powers during WWII. They used slave labor and received funds from the Nazi government.

Volkswagen was influenced by Hitler, who designed the car concept. During WWII, they used slave labor, even from Auschwitz.

BMW profited from producing military equipment during WWII and even seized Jewish businesses. They also used slave labor.

Nestlé supported the Nazis financially in Switzerland and provided chocolate to the German army. They also used forced labor, later paying reparations for it.

The Manhattan Project was a secret initiative by the United States to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II. It was a race against Germany.

The US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, one on Hiroshima and one on Nagasaki, in 1945. These bombs caused massive destruction and led Japan to surrender.

A major theatre of World War II that encompassed operations in the Soviet Union, the Balkans, Baltic states, and eastern and central Europe. The Eastern Front was characterized by brutal fighting, massive casualties and strategic changes, lasting from June 1941 to May 1945.

A large-scale ground offensive to knock Italy out of the war, while forcing the Germans to divert some troops from the Eastern Front to defend Italy.

The day marking the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany's military forces to the Allies on May 8, 1945, signifying the end of World War II in Europe.

A battle that occurred from December 8-25, 1941, where Allied forces defended Hong Kong against the Japanese Imperial Army. The battle began with Japan attacking Hong Kong after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

The forced relocation of about 22,000 Japanese Canadians, many of whom were citizens, to internment camps in Canada during World War II. This action was taken by the Canadian government due to fears of espionage and sabotage after the Pearl Harbor attack.

A top-secret World War II governmental program in the United States, with the goal of developing and deploying the world's first atomic weapons before Nazi Germany.