World War II Overview Quiz

A policy of giving in to aggressive demands to avoid conflict, often associated with Britain's approach to Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

The countries that opposed the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) during World War II. Key members included Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States.

Soviet leader during World War II. Known for his ruthless leadership and the deaths of millions of his own people during the Great Purge.

Prime Minister of Canada during World War II. Known for his balancing act, trying to satisfy both the Allies and Canada's needs.

A law passed by the Canadian government in 1914 that grants the government extensive powers during emergencies. It was also used during World War II.

Laws passed by the Nazi government in 1935 that stripped Jews of their citizenship and rights. They were the legal foundation for the Holocaust.

A German ship carrying over 900 Jewish refugees who were denied entry to Cuba in 1939. The ship was forced to return to Europe, leaving their fate uncertain.

Camps established by the Nazi regime to imprison and exterminate Jews and other groups deemed undesirable. The Holocaust took place here.

A treaty signed at the end of World War I that imposed harsh penalties on Germany. Many historians believe that the harsh terms of the treaty contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany.

The compulsory enlistment of people for military service. This term is often associated with the conscription crisis in Canada during World War I.

A secret training camp for Allied spies during World War II, located near Whitby, Ontario.

The fascist dictator of Italy during World War II.

The countries that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Discrimination and prejudice against Jews. This term is often used to describe the hatred and violence that Jews faced during the Holocaust and other periods of history.

The Nazi plan to exterminate all Jews in Europe. The plan was carried out during World War II and resulted in the deaths of millions of Jews.

Members of the Nazi Party, which ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. The Nazis were responsible for the Holocaust and for starting World War II.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an alliance of countries from North America and Europe.

A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies after World War II.

The Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963. He was a strong supporter of nuclear weapons and a proponent of Canadian sovereignty.

An international crisis in 1956, involving Egypt, Britain, France, and Israel, that ended unsuccessfully for Britain and France.

A war fought in Korea from 1950 to 1953 between North Korea and South Korea, supported by their allies, the Soviet Union and the United States, respectively.

A country that is not a superpower but is still influential in international affairs.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, a joint military command between the United States and Canada.

A Soviet code clerk who defected to Canada in 1945 and revealed the existence of a Soviet spy ring in Canada.

The United Nations is a global organization formed to promote international cooperation and peace.

Igor Gouzenko was a Soviet spy who defected to Canada and exposed a Russian spy ring in Canada.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a document signed by UN countries that outlines the basic rights and freedoms of all human beings.

The British Commonwealth is a group of countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. Canada was one of the original members.

NATO is a military alliance formed to defend member countries against attack by the Soviet Union and its allies.

Lester Pearson was a Canadian diplomat who played a key role in establishing the United Nations peacekeeping force.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles in Cuba. It brought the world close to nuclear war.

The Automobile Pact was an agreement between Canada and the United States that created free trade in automobiles between the two countries.

A period of modernization and social change in Quebec during the 1960s, characterized by advancements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, as well as a rise in separatist sentiment.

The former Premier of Quebec who ruled during the 1950s. His administration was marked by corruption and a lack of modernization, which contrasted with the progress seen in the rest of Canada after World War II.

The Liberal Premier of Quebec who came to power after Duplessis. He led a period of modernization and reform in Quebec, including improvements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. This era also saw the emergence of a strong separatist movement.

A separatist political party in Quebec that emerged in 1963. They used extreme tactics, such as bombing, to express their dissatisfaction with the Canadian government.

The 15th Prime Minister of Canada, who became widely popular in the late 1960s due to his charisma and progressive policies. His popularity is often referred to as "Trudeaumania."

The term used to describe the widespread excitement and enthusiasm surrounding Pierre Elliott Trudeau's leadership in the late 1960s.

The position held by Pierre Elliott Trudeau in 1967, before he became Prime Minister. It's a role responsible for legal matters within the government.

The political party that Pierre Elliott Trudeau led to victory in the 1968 Canadian federal election, becoming the Prime Minister of Canada.

A military alliance established in 1955 by countries in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, as a response to the formation of NATO in 1949.

A peacekeeping force established by the United Nations to maintain peace and security in various regions of the world, often following armed conflict.

A war fought in Vietnam from 1954 to 1975 between North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States.

A Canadian-made supersonic jet fighter aircraft that was cancelled in 1959, despite its potential as a valuable military asset.

The Canadian flag, which was adopted in 1965 and features a red maple leaf on a white background.

A province that joined Canada in 1949. It is located on the eastern coast of Canada.

The movement to separate Quebec from Canada, which gained traction in the 1960s and 1970s.

A law passed in 1969 that made French and English the official languages of Canada.

The Front de libération du Québec, a separatist terrorist group that was active in Quebec in the 1960s and 1970s.

A referendum held in Quebec in 1980 on whether Quebec should separate from Canada. The referendum failed to pass, but it increased support for Quebec sovereignty.

A period of increased birth rates that occurred in the United States and Canada after World War II, followed by a decline in birth rates in the 1960s.

A term used to describe the areas outside of cities that are characterized by residential housing, often single-family homes, and a lower population density.