World War II
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Which military alliances were the two opposing sides in World War II?

  • The Allies and the Axis (correct)
  • The Warsaw Pact and NATO
  • The Entente Cordiale and the Quadruple Alliance
  • The Central Powers and the Triple Entente
  • What played a major role in enabling the strategic bombing of population centres in World War II?

  • Infantry
  • Tanks
  • Aircraft (correct)
  • Artillery
  • How many fatalities resulted from World War II?

  • 70–85 million (correct)
  • 20–30 million
  • 100–120 million
  • 40–50 million
  • Which countries were occupied in the wake of Axis defeat in World War II?

    <p>Germany, Austria and Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two military alliances fought against each other in World War II?

    <p>The Allies and the Axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the causes of World War II?

    <p>Debated contributing factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the devastating consequences of World War II?

    <p>Millions died due to genocides, including the Holocaust, as well as starvation, massacres, and disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did aircraft play in World War II?

    <p>Aircraft played a major role, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and delivery of the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions were taken against German and Japanese leaders in the wake of Axis defeat?

    <p>Germany, Austria, and Japan were occupied, and war crimes tribunals were conducted against German and Japanese leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of World War II?

    <p>World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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