
Unit 7, Part 1: Paths to War World War II
Presentation
•
History
•
9th - 12th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Easy
Brian Faehnrich
Used 1+ times
FREE Resource
15 Slides • 17 Questions
1
2
3
Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a major factor that led to the outbreak of World War II?
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The invention of the airplane
The discovery of penicillin
The launch of Sputnik
4
5
Multiple Choice
Which actions taken by Hitler in 1935 directly violated the Treaty of Versailles?
Creation of a new air force and military draft expanding the army
Signing the Anti-Comintern Pact
Annexing Austria
Forming the Rome-Berlin Axis
6
7
8
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the policy of appeasement of Great Britain and France towards Germany before World War II?
9
Multiple Choice
Which of the following were reasons why Great Britain practiced a policy of appeasement toward Germany?
Belief that satisfying reasonable demands would bring peace
Fear of communism
Desire to expand territory
Support for the Treaty of Versailles
10
Multiple Choice
Which best explains how the Western states' response to Hitler's actions in the Rhineland reflected their attitudes toward the Treaty of Versailles.
11
12
Multiple Choice
The alliance between Italy and Germany formed in 1936 was called the ___-Berlin Axis.
13
14
15
Multiple Choice
What actions did Hitler take to ensure Austria's annexation to Germany in March 1938?
Threatened invasion and installed Nazis in government
Signed a peace treaty with Austria
Formed an alliance with France
Negotiated with Britain
16
Multiple Choice
Which best describes the motivations behind Hitler's pursuit of Anschluss with Austria in 1938.
17
18
Multiple Choice
On September 15, 1938, Hitler demanded that Germany be given the ___, an area in northwestern Czechoslovakia inhabited largely by Germans.
19
20
Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the Munich Conference in the context of Hitler's demands and Western appeasement?
It marked the beginning of World War II.
It was the high point of Western appeasement of Hitler.
It led to the immediate invasion of Poland.
It resulted in the defeat of Nazi Germany.
21
22
23
Multiple Choice
How did the actions of Great Britain and France change after Hitler invaded Bohemia and Moravia in March 1939?
They continued to appease Hitler.
They declared war on Germany immediately.
They began to realize the threat and offered to protect Poland.
They formed an alliance with Italy.
24
25
26
Multiple Choice
Why did Hitler seek an agreement with Stalin before invading Poland?
27
Multiple Select
Which of the following were promised or offered in the Nazi-Soviet Non-aggression Pact?
Germany and the Soviet Union promised not to attack each other.
Hitler offered Stalin control of eastern Poland.
Hitler offered Stalin control of the Baltic states.
Germany agreed to withdraw from Czechoslovakia.
28
Multiple Choice
Which best explains how the Nazi-Soviet Non-aggression Pact affected the balance of power in Europe in 1939?
29
30
Multiple Choice
What were some of the main factors that led to the outbreak of World War II?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The rise of totalitarian regimes
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Great Depression
31
Multiple Choice
What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe, and how did Britain and France respond to it?
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, and Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later.
Germany signed a non-aggression pact with Poland, and Britain and France remained neutral.
Britain and France invaded Germany after the signing of the non-aggression pact.
Poland declared war on Germany, and Britain and France supported Germany.
32
Open Ended
Reflecting on what you have learned about World War II, what is one aspect of the war that you would like to explore further or have questions about?
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 32
SLIDE
Similar Resources on Wayground
26 questions
IELTS Listening Practice
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Exploring Ancient Rome: Culture and Achievements
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
24 questions
Roaring 20s - Assembly Line
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
22 questions
World War I Propaganda Poster Analysis
Presentation
•
9th - 11th Grade
25 questions
A1 U1L1 Review
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Solar and Wind Energy
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Writing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular lines
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
26 questions
Boolean Operators
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Safety Day 2026 – Student Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade
21 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech
Quiz
•
5th Grade
16 questions
Subject & Predicate
Quiz
•
5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
12 questions
Map Skills
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
22 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Rounding Decimals
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for History
25 questions
The American Revolution
Quiz
•
7th - 10th Grade
15 questions
The Bill of Rights
Quiz
•
8th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Ancient Rome
Quiz
•
7th - 10th Grade
16 questions
Students of Civics Unit 2: The Constitution
Quiz
•
7th - 11th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the 7 Principles of the Constitution
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Significance of the Declaration of Independence
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
22 questions
Beginning of WW2 Quiz
Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Age of Exploration
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade