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Which country did Japan occupy in 1931 in an effort to solve its economic depression?
Which country did Japan occupy in 1931 in an effort to solve its economic depression?
- Korea
- Manchuria (correct)
- Vietnam
- Thailand
What was one of the reasons that led Japan to propose the conquest of Asian territories?
What was one of the reasons that led Japan to propose the conquest of Asian territories?
- To promote peace in the region
- To obtain natural resources (correct)
- To increase their population
- To spread their ideology
What event led to the loss of authority of the League of Nations, giving confidence to dictators like Hitler and Mussolini?
What event led to the loss of authority of the League of Nations, giving confidence to dictators like Hitler and Mussolini?
- Rhineland Crisis
- Massacre of Nanjing
- Abyssinia Crisis (correct)
- Manchurian Crisis
What did Germany conquer in 1936 as part of its expansion efforts?
What did Germany conquer in 1936 as part of its expansion efforts?
Which event in 1937 marked Japan's conquest of Beijing and Nanjing in China?
Which event in 1937 marked Japan's conquest of Beijing and Nanjing in China?
Why did Great Britain and France remain silent on the violations by Germany, Italy, and Japan on the League of Nations?
Why did Great Britain and France remain silent on the violations by Germany, Italy, and Japan on the League of Nations?
What was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African campaign of World War II called?
What was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African campaign of World War II called?
Which event marked the end of the conflict between Germany and the USSR in February 1943?
Which event marked the end of the conflict between Germany and the USSR in February 1943?
Which battle is considered by historians as the real turning point for the Axis powers during World War II?
Which battle is considered by historians as the real turning point for the Axis powers during World War II?
Which country surrendered to the Allied Powers in September 1943 during World War II?
Which country surrendered to the Allied Powers in September 1943 during World War II?
In which country did Operation Overlord, also known as D-Day, take place on June 6, 1944?
In which country did Operation Overlord, also known as D-Day, take place on June 6, 1944?
Which countries were liberated by the Allied forces after the Normandy Landings?
Which countries were liberated by the Allied forces after the Normandy Landings?
What was the main purpose of the Munich Conference in September 1938?
What was the main purpose of the Munich Conference in September 1938?
What was the significance of the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
What was the significance of the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
Which country did Germany attack on September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II?
Which country did Germany attack on September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II?
What term is used to describe Germany's modern method of warfare demonstrated for the first time during World War II?
What term is used to describe Germany's modern method of warfare demonstrated for the first time during World War II?
What did Germany promise in the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
What did Germany promise in the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
What was the outcome of the Munich Conference regarding Germany's promise not to occupy any more lands?
What was the outcome of the Munich Conference regarding Germany's promise not to occupy any more lands?
What was the fate of the 12 generals out of 22 in the Nuremberg trial?
What was the fate of the 12 generals out of 22 in the Nuremberg trial?
What was the outcome for Japanese military leaders in the Tokyo trial?
What was the outcome for Japanese military leaders in the Tokyo trial?
Why was the League of Nations dissolved?
Why was the League of Nations dissolved?
What did the Second World War demonstrate about human knowledge?
What did the Second World War demonstrate about human knowledge?
What was the common goal of the United Nations?
What was the common goal of the United Nations?
What was the main reason why Adolf Hitler hated the Jews?
What was the main reason why Adolf Hitler hated the Jews?
During World War II, what is the estimated number of concentration camps where atrocities like the Holocaust took place?
During World War II, what is the estimated number of concentration camps where atrocities like the Holocaust took place?
What title was Adolf Hitler known by during his rule in Germany?
What title was Adolf Hitler known by during his rule in Germany?
What system of rule is characterized by complete government control over all aspects of people's lives?
What system of rule is characterized by complete government control over all aspects of people's lives?
What event is defined as 'the systematic state-sponsored killing of six million Jewish men, women, and children and millions of others by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II'?
What event is defined as 'the systematic state-sponsored killing of six million Jewish men, women, and children and millions of others by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II'?
What was one significant outcome of Nazi propaganda and hate in Germany during World War II?
What was one significant outcome of Nazi propaganda and hate in Germany during World War II?
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Japan's 1931 occupation
Japan's 1931 occupation
Japan occupied Manchuria in 1931 to alleviate its economic woes.
Japan's Asian conquest motive
Japan's Asian conquest motive
Japan sought Asian territories to gain access to natural resources.
League's authority loss
League's authority loss
Abyssinia Crisis weakened the League of Nations, empowering dictators.
Germany's 1936 conquest
Germany's 1936 conquest
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Japanese 1937 conquest of China
Japanese 1937 conquest of China
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European inaction on Japan's expansionism
European inaction on Japan's expansionism
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Afrika Korps
Afrika Korps
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Battle of Stalingrad's significance
Battle of Stalingrad's significance
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Italy's surrender (1943)
Italy's surrender (1943)
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Operation Overlord location
Operation Overlord location
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Liberated countries after D-Day
Liberated countries after D-Day
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Munich Conference (1938)
Munich Conference (1938)
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German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
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German attack on Poland (date)
German attack on Poland (date)
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Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg
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German promise in Non-Aggression Pact
German promise in Non-Aggression Pact
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Munich Conference outcome (regarding Germany)
Munich Conference outcome (regarding Germany)
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Nuremberg Trial generals' fate
Nuremberg Trial generals' fate
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Tokyo Trial leaders' fate
Tokyo Trial leaders' fate
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League of Nations' dissolution
League of Nations' dissolution
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WWII's impact on knowledge
WWII's impact on knowledge
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UN's core goal
UN's core goal
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Hitler's hatred for Jews
Hitler's hatred for Jews
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WWII concentration camps
WWII concentration camps
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Hitler's title
Hitler's title
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Totalitarianism
Totalitarianism
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The Holocaust
The Holocaust
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Nazi propaganda's WWII impact
Nazi propaganda's WWII impact
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