40 Questions
What was the policy of giving into the demands of a hostile country in the hope of maintaining peace called?
Appeasement
Which country was a member of the Nationalist Socialist German Worker’s Party?
Germany
Who signed an alliance between Germany and Italy?
Benito Mussolini
Who inherited the Japanese throne in 1926 and allowed Japan to invade Manchuria in 1931?
Emperor Hirohito
What was the act of extending a country’s power through claiming additional lands called?
Imperialism
Which leader began rebuilding Germany’s military and annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia?
Adolf Hitler
Which of the following was a consequence for Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Accepting full blame for causing WWI
How did Hitler assume total power of a dictator in Germany?
The Reichstag was burned, and the Nazi Party was able to take control of the government
Which country did Japan invade in 1931?
China
Circle countries that came under rule of a fascist government and dictator before WWII began.
Germany
Which of these was not a cause of WWII?
Germany and Russia secretly agreed to invade France and split it amongst themselves
How did the Great Depression and the German-Soviet Nonaggression pact lead to WWII?
The Great Depression created economic hardships, leading to the rise of fascist governments and dictators
What was a consequence for Germany of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to accept full blame for causing WWI
Why did many countries struggle economically before WWII?
Because of the aftermath of World War I and the Great Depression
What characterized fascist governments in the early 20th century?
Belief in a strong central government and strict control
Who made himself dictator of Italy in 1925?
Benito Mussolini
What did Hitler want for the German people?
Race purity and a militaristic Germany
What action did Hitler take in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
Annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia
What is the main restriction on the use of the purchased product?
It can only be used for personal use
What does the individual license allow the purchaser to do with the product?
Reproduce the product for individual single classroom use only
What action is prohibited by the Terms of Use (TOU)?
Sharing the product with an entire grade level without purchasing licenses
What could happen if the product is posted on the internet without permission?
Possible penalties under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Where is the product allowed to be used according to the Terms of Use (TOU)?
Classroom and/or with own students only
What was one of the reasons Japan invaded Manchuria?
To gain access to natural resources
Who was the military general who gained power alongside Emperor Hirohito in Japan?
Tôjô Hideki
What was the significance of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact signed in August 1939?
It allowed Hitler to avoid fighting a war on two fronts
Which event led to severe economic stress for Germany and caused chaos within the country?
The Treaty of Versailles signed in 1918
Which country fell to a militaristic government in 1922, leading to the rise of a dictator?
Italy
What was one of the reasons Italy and Germany formed alliances before World War II?
To expand their territories
What did the Germans like about Hitler?
His charismatic leadership and promise of hope
Why did dictators like Hitler form alliances?
To expand their empires and influence
What was the significance of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?
It paved the way for the invasion and division of Poland
What was the goal of the APPEASEMENT policy?
To avoid war by making concessions to dictators
What led Japan to practice imperialism?
Lack of natural resources for industrialization
What does the term 'Führer' refer to?
A tyrannical leader with complete power and extreme nationalism
What event marked the official beginning of World War II?
Germany's invasion of Poland
What were the Axis Powers after World War II began?
Allies of Germany, Italy, and Japan
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To promote international cooperation and peace
What is characteristic of a fascist leader?
Tyrannical leader with extreme nationalism and complete power
Test your knowledge on the League of Nations and Hitler's aggressive actions leading up to World War II. Explore how the League of Nations failed to prevent conflicts and how Hitler's aggression led to the outbreak of war.
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