World War 2 Quizzes

World War 2 Timeline Whether you are a student, teacher, or just curious adult, one of the best ways to test your knowledge on World War 2 is to take a quiz or exam. We will continue to expand this section with a greater variety of World War 2 quizzes, and scope as time permits. Until then, test your knowledge and enjoy!

The following World War 2 quizzes are designed to be taken by history students between 8th and 12th grades or adults who may be a bit rusty on their knowledge of WW 2!!!

Contents

1 World War 2 Quiz #1
2 World War 2 Quiz #2
3 World War Quiz #3 (Battle of Iwo Jima)
4 World War 2 Facts Quiz #4 (Battle of Midway Quiz)
5 World War 2 Quiz References

World War 2 Quiz #1

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Question 1

What was the code name for the German plan to invade the Soviet Union?

A	Operation Barbarossa
B	Operation Balboa
C	D-Day
D	Soviet Invasion Plan #1

Question 1 Explanation:

More information is available here:Operation Barbarossa Facts (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser).

Question 2

What was the name of the tribunal which tried many of the top Nazi officers and leaders for war crimes?

A	Berlin Trials
B	Potsdam Ultimatum
C	War Crimes Tribunal
D	Nuremberg Trials

Question 2 Explanation:

More information is available here:Nuremberg Trials (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 3

What was the code name for the Allied invasion of German-held western Europe?

A	Battle of Stalingrad
B	Operation Overlord
C	Operation Barbarossa
D	Operation Market Garden

Question 3 Explanation:

More information is available here:Operation Overlord (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 4

What battle turned the war in the favor of the U.S. and Allied powers in the Pacific Theater?

A	Battle of Okinawa
B	Battle of the Coral Sea
C	Battle of Midway
D	Battle of Saipan

Question 4 Explanation:

More information is available here:Battle of Midway Facts (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 5

What was the international organization formed after World War 2 to promote world peace?

A	International Monetary Fund
B	United Nations
C	NATO
D	League of Nations

Question 5 Explanation:

More information is available here:United Nations (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 6

What was the name that refers to Germany during Hitler's rule from 1933 to 1945?

A	Fourth Reich
B	Weimar Republic
C	Third Reich
D	German Republic

Question 6 Explanation:

More information is available here:Third Reich (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 7

What was the name of the Nazi secret police force known for its brutality?

A	Special Military Police
B	Gestapo
C	Fascist Police
D	Soviet Police

Question 7 Explanation:

More information is available here:Gestapo (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 8

What decree contained the terms of surrender rejected by Japan resulting in the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

A	Postdam Declaration
B	Truman's Surrender Demand
C	Treaty of Paris
D	San Francisco Treaty

Question 8 Explanation:

More information is available here:Postdam Declaration (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 9

What was the name for the Nazi sponsored detention centers that held political prisoners and jewish people during World War 2?

A	National Prison Centers
B	Concentration Camps
C	Prisoner of War Camps
D	Work Release Prisons

Question 9 Explanation:

More information is available here:Holocaust Concentration Camps (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 10

What was the name of the German Air Force prior to and during World War 2?

A	Weimar Air Force
B	Luftwaffe
C	Panzar Air Force
D	German Air Force

Question 10 Explanation:

More information is available here:World War 2 Planes (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

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One you are able to pass the first World War 2 Quiz, we have a second one for you:

World War 2 Quiz #2

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Question 1

What was the European policy during the 1930's designed to keep Germany "happy" and avoid another World War?

A	Make Germany happy
B	Appeasement
C	Containment
D	League of Nations Enforcement

Question 1 Explanation:

More information is available here:Appeasement (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 2

What was the term for the discrimination against and persecution of the Jewish people?

A	Facism
B	Racism
C	Containment
D	Anti-Semitism

Question 2 Explanation:

More information is available here:Anti-Semitism (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 3

Great Britain and what country declared war on Germany after it invaded Poland on September 1, 1939?

A	France
B	United States
C	Spain
D	Italy

Question 3 Explanation:

More information is available here:The Start of WOrld War 2 (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 4

When Pearl Harbor was attacked, the United States declared war on what country?

A	Japan
B	China
C	Italy
D	Germany

Question 4 Explanation:

More information is available here:Attack on Pearl Harbor (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 5

Of the three major Axis Powers, what country was the first to surrender to the Allies?

A	Germany
B	Japan
C	Bulgaria
D	Italy

Question 5 Explanation:

More information is available here:Axis Powers (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 6

What was the name of the major air battle the Luftwaffe conducted against Great Britain during the summer and autumn of 1940.

A	Battle of France
B	Battle of the Skies
C	Battle of Britain
D	Battle of the English Channel

Question 6 Explanation:

More information is available here:Battle of Britain (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 7

What country did Germany conquer and occupy in the spring of 1940 that was considered a major victory for the Axis Powers?

A	Poland
B	France
C	Great Britain
D	Spain

Question 7 Explanation:

More information is available here:World War 2 Battles (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 8

When did World War 2 start?

A	September 1, 1939
B	September 2, 1945
C	April 1, 1939
D	December 7, 1941

Question 8 Explanation:

More information is available here:When Did World War 2 Start (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 9

What organization failed to prevent the start of World War 2?

A	United Nations
B	ASEAN
C	Leauge of Nations
D	NATO

Question 9 Explanation:

More information is available here:League of Nations (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 10

What was the name of the treaty that imposed harsh conditions on Germany at the end of World War 1 that was a contributing factor to World War 2?

A	Treaty of Versailles
B	San Francisco Treaty
C	Postdam Treaty
D	Geneva Treaty

Question 10 Explanation:

More information is available here:Causes of World War 2 (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

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For those who want a little more information on World War 2 battles, we have just released a basic, Battle of Iwo Jima quiz. Free to play and test your skills!

World War Quiz #3 (Battle of Iwo Jima)

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Where did the Battle of Iwo Jima take place during World War 2?

A	Iwo Jima, Japan
B	Ina valley, Shinano province, Japan
C	Ozawahara, Musashi Province, Japan
D	Off of the Coast of Hawaii

Question 1 Explanation:

More information is available here:Battle of Iwo Jima (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 2

How long did the United States Generals and Admirals think it would take to win the Battle of Iwo Jima?

A	One day
B	One week
C	Two months
D	One month

Question 3

How many US soldiers died in the Battle of Iwo Jima?

A	6,800
B	27
C	19,000
D	190

Question 4

What is the name of the volcano on Iwo Jima?

A	Mount Suribachi
B	Mount Japan
C	Mount Surbaki
D	Mount Iwo Jima

Question 5

The Japanese had prepared for a very large battle with the United States and other Allied Powers. If all Japanese tunnels were stacked end-end, how long would they stretch?

A	One mile
B	Two miles
C	Four miles
D	Eleven miles

Question 6

How many days was the battle of Iwo Jima?

A	52
B	37
C	33
D	45

Question 7

How long did it actually take for the US Marines to capture Iwo Jima?

A	Just over one month
B	Seven Days
C	Two Days
D	Three months

Question 8

What happened when the first United States Marines landed on the shore of Iwo Jima?

A	They weren't attacked and thought all of the Japanese soldiers were dead.
B	The Japanese came out to fight in force
C	They were met with a fierce attack
D	All of the above

Question 9

What photographer took the famous picture of the United States Marines raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima?

A	Joe Rosenthal
B	Ansel Adams
C	Walker Evans
D	Eddie Adams

Question 9 Explanation:

More information is available here:Iwo Jima Memorial (Note: Clicking the link will open another window or tab in your web browser so you can continue your quiz without interruption).

Question 10

Who was a commander during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

A	Aubrey Fitch
B	George S. Patton
C	Chester Nimitz
D	Holland Smith

Question 10 Explanation:

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By popular demand, we’ve now included a Battle of Midway Quiz for those who want to test their basic knowledge of this critical battle in World War 2.

World War 2 Facts Quiz #4 (Battle of Midway Quiz)

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Question 1

True or False: The Japanese lost the battle of Midway?

A	True
B	Neither, the battle was a tie.
C	False

Question 2

The Imperial General Headquarters issued what special command to Admiral Yamamoto to proceed with the capture of Midway Island and the invasion of Alaska?

A	Naval Order No. 18
B	Special Order No. 14
C	Naval Order No.14
D	Imperial Order No.18

Question 3

Isoroku Yamamoto was the commander of the Japanese fleet on the attack of the Midway Atoll. Who commanded the American forces?

A	Douglas McArthur
B	William Halsey
C	Chester W. Nimitz
D	Chesty Puller

Question 3 Explanation:

Admiral Chester Nimitz

Question 4

Prior to the battle, one key element of the Japanese battle plan failed to be executed properly. This specific failure proved disastrous for the outcome of the Japanese battle plan.

A	Japanese oil tankers failed to meet up with the fleet in time.
B	Japanese submarine shield was deployed late.
C	A 5th carrier, Shoho, failed to catch up with the fleet
D	Japanese spies or secret agents in Hawaii were arrested / captured.

Question 5

The Marine Air Group on Midway had 54 aircraft at their disposal. Which of the following type of aircraft made up the majority of the aircraft?

A	Brewster Buffalo
B	Vought Vindicator
C	Grumman Wildcat
D	Douglas Dauntless

Question 6

In early 1942, the Americans had broken the Japanese Naval Code. They knew something was amiss, because a specific identifier was appearing in many messages which was shorthand for Midway Island. What was the identifier for Midway?

A	AT
B	AF
C	AW
D	AM

Question 7

How far are the Midway Islands from the Hawaiian Islands?

A	20
B	2,100,000
C	850
D	1,150

Question 8

The Japanese had four aircraft carriers at Midway. All four ships were attacked by American dive bombers and torpedo planes. This ship's commander, Captain Okada was killed by a bomb blast, but how did the ship actually sink?

A	Dive bomber attack and American sub torpedoes
B	Dive bomber and torpedo plane damage
C	Dive bomber attack only
D	Japanese destroyers torpedoed her.

Question 9

What was the main reason the Japanese targeted Midway?

A	The Japanese were trying to steal American food.
B	The Japanese wanted to extend their perimeter in the Pacific area of operation.
C	They had no excess capacity to wage war left.
D	The Japanese were down to one division of infantrymen left to fight the war.

Question 10

For the Battle of Midway, the Japanese planned a diversion with an invasion. Where was the invasion?

A	Australia
B	Vancouver Island
C	Port Moresby
D	Aleutian Islands

Question 11

USS Enterprise and USS Hornet were Navy aircraft carriers used during the Battle of Midway. What was the Navy's third carrier?

A	USS Lexington
B	USS Yorktown
C	USS Saratoga
D	USS Hornet

Question 12

Prior to Midway, what was the previous surprise attack launched on America by Japan?

A	Battle of Singapore
B	Battle of the Bulge
C	Stalingrad
D	Attack on Pearl Harbor

Question 12 Explanation:

Attack on Pearl Harbor

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World War 2 Quiz References

For those who would like to bone up on their knowledge of World War 2, the following are some of our suggesting references / reading material to help get you up to speed!

Battle of Midway Facts

The Japanese Story of the Battle of Midway, prepared by U.S. Naval Intelligence from captured Japanese documents. May 1947

The Course to Midway, A comprehensive overview created by Bill Spencer and hosted by the United States Navy’s website.

Battle of Midway, 4-7 June 1942, by the Naval Historical Center.

After Midway: The Fates of the U.S. and Japanese Warships by Bryan J. Dickerson

Battle of Iwo Jima Facts

“Victory At Sea: Target Suribachi” (Video). Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Last accessed April 9th, 2013.

When Did World War 2 Start?

Glantz, David M. (2001). “The Soviet-German War 1941–45 Myths and Realities: A Survey Essay”. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011, accessed on March 17, 2013.

Radio News From 1938 to 1945, OTR Network Library, accessed on March 17, 2013.

Record, Jeffery (2005) (PDF). Appeasement Reconsidered: Investigating the Mythology of the 1930s. DIANE Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 1-58487-216-0. Accessed on March 16, 2013.

West Point Maps of the European War (World War 2), Accessed on March 17, 2013.

West Point Maps of the Asian-Pacific War (World War 2), accessed on March 17, 2013.