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World War II raged from 1939 to 1945, involving the vast majority of nations. It resulted in the deaths of at least 60 million soldiers and civilians. This category explores the war, its history, and its legacy.
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1.
  World War 2 in General   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
General World War II knowledge that shouldn't be too difficult for most.
Average, 25 Qns, bertho, Jul 07 20
Average
bertho
Jul 07 20
42274 plays
2.
  Military Nick-Names   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nick-names can be terms of affection or witty insights describing character. See if you can identify these military commanders from the Second World War by their nick-names.
Average, 10 Qns, mstanaway, Apr 15 12
Average
mstanaway
12182 plays
3.
  General World War II Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just a quiz about World War II. Good luck and, as always, thanks for playing.
Easier, 10 Qns, TheJay, Feb 17 22
Easier
TheJay
Feb 17 22
16967 plays
4.
  Structure of WWII   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is quite an easy and informative quiz. I hope you like it! :)
Easier, 15 Qns, Corycool, Feb 06 22
Easier
Corycool
Feb 06 22
14933 plays
5.
  WWII in General   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Basic knowledge of WWII.
Tough, 10 Qns, kristina_0907, Sep 28 21
Tough
kristina_0907
Sep 28 21
10717 plays
6.
  World War 2 Mixture 3   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my third quiz on World War 2. Anything about World War 2 could be on this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, kabeesh, Mar 12 18
Tough
kabeesh
Mar 12 18
6624 plays
7.
  World War II Figures, Part 3 - United States   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match each of these Americans with the role they played in the Second World War?
Easier, 10 Qns, Dizart, May 30 19
Easier
Dizart gold member
May 30 19
1108 plays
8.
  Take this World War II Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This questions should pose no difficulty to history buffs.
Average, 15 Qns, davide, Dec 15 18
Average
davide
Dec 15 18
16404 plays
9.
  World War 2: Mixture 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the world's greatest conflict.
Tough, 10 Qns, kabeesh, Oct 24 11
Tough
kabeesh
5363 plays
10.
  Allied Powers of World War II   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a general quiz about some of the Allied Powers in World War II.
Average, 10 Qns, jagphillyfan1, Mar 28 18
Average
jagphillyfan1
Mar 28 18
5057 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What air battle provided a rallying point for the British people in the summer and early autumn of 1940?

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11.
  World War 2 from K-O   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This third quiz explores World War 2 with the letters K, L, M, N, and O.
Tough, 20 Qns, kabeesh, Jan 21 12
Tough
kabeesh
4340 plays
12.
  World War II as Cause and Effect    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz poses questions on WWII from the cause and effect angle.
Easier, 10 Qns, charlemagne, Aug 08 13
Easier
charlemagne
9116 plays
13.
  World War II Trivia (Mainly U.S.)   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my second World War II Quiz, but this one is a little more tricky. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, nwehe, Feb 10 12
Average
nwehe
4994 plays
14.
  World War 2 Review   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some general questions about key events and people from World War 2. Most of the questions are geared towards American, German, and Soviet actions.
Easier, 10 Qns, skydude13579, Nov 07 21
Easier
skydude13579
Nov 07 21
1371 plays
15.
  American Special Forces WW2   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The elite units of the Airborne, Rangers and 1st Special Service Forces were used to spearhead difficult attacks and stalemates throughout the war. This quiz is a broad history and a look at some major campaigns.
Average, 15 Qns, Bertho, Apr 22 12
Average
Bertho
5114 plays
16.
  Causes of World War II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Test your knowledge of the 20 years between the two World Wars. Have fun!
Tough, 25 Qns, translucent, Feb 25 10
Tough
translucent
9215 plays
17.
  World War Two Acrostic   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As before, my thanks to ensiform for the idea of an acrostic quiz. The initial letters of the answers to questions 2 through 10 spell the answer to question one. All questions relate to World War Two.
Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 20 09
Average
spanishliz editor
5301 plays
18.
  World War II Test   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of famous World War II leaders and events.
Easier, 10 Qns, ElvishLord, Jan 04 23
Easier
ElvishLord
Jan 04 23
1927 plays
19.
  Quotes from World War Two   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
1938-1946 saw the World turn upside down with a War that changed the way we lived. Who said what, though?
Average, 10 Qns, doomed, Jun 27 12
Average
doomed
5479 plays
20.
  Easy World War II Quiz - 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short, general knowledge quiz about the bloodiest war in history. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, LightningJack7, Mar 09 23
Easier
LightningJack7
Mar 09 23
2042 plays
21.
  Average The Second World War Quiz - 10 Questions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My first quiz on this site. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, WW2Master123, Jan 18 14
Average
WW2Master123
1578 plays
22.
  WWII Trivia Test   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has no specific theme except that it's all about WWII. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Demon_Boy, Jan 18 15
Tough
Demon_Boy
3945 plays
23.
  Bread and Circuses   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The British policy of appeasement toward Nazi Germany failed to halt that country's aggressive expansionism, ultimately playing a part in plunging the world into war.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 30 15
Average
pollucci19 gold member
627 plays
24.
  The Participants of World War II   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the countries and continents that fought in WWII. Please note that colonies and commonwealths fall under their mother country and their mother country's continent. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, halofan333, Feb 01 11
Tough
halofan333
5613 plays
25.
  US World War II Rationing   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
During war, sacrifices are required by both the military and those they left behind. Here are some questions about wartime rationing on the home front during WW2 in the US.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Sep 26 11
Difficult
Rehaberpro
2286 plays
26.
  The Ultimate World War II Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a relatively easy quiz on World War II. Good Luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, jonmack27, Mar 23 19
Tough
jonmack27
Mar 23 19
6543 plays
27.
  World War II Quiz Challenge   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about World War II? Try yourself here
Average, 10 Qns, Jack1501, Feb 01 21
Average
Jack1501
Feb 01 21
2380 plays
28.
  WorldWar II - Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my second Easy World War II Trivia quizzes. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, Fenerbache, Dec 14 09
Average
Fenerbache
7463 plays
29.
  World War II: Locations   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another beginners' quiz on WWII. Hope you'll have fun :)
Average, 10 Qns, WW2Master123, Jun 07 13
Average
WW2Master123
2020 plays
30.
  World War 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer these questions about World War 2. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, TysonNg, Nov 18 17
Easier
TysonNg
Nov 18 17
730 plays
31.
  Speeches of World War II    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz contains quotes from ten speeches given between 1939 and 1945 that will need to be put in the order in which they were given. The person who gave the speech is given as a hint.
Tough, 10 Qns, pennie1478, May 19 22
Tough
pennie1478 gold member
May 19 22
344 plays
32.
  World War II: Key Dates and Figures   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
World War II was one of the bloodiest and most vicious wars ever fought. How much do you remember from your high-school history classes about this horrifying war?
Easier, 10 Qns, jamespark888, Aug 14 17
Easier
jamespark888
Aug 14 17
1846 plays
33.
  When Good Men Do Nothing   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you a good man or woman? Then why do nothing, when evil things prevail? Let's look at some folks who didn't confront morally wrong issues. And at some who did. (Thanks Midget40, for the quiz challenge)
Tough, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Nov 25 11
Tough
logcrawler gold member
1657 plays
34.
  Interesting Facts from WWII - Part I   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many unusual and interesting facts that have come out of WWII. Here are just a few of them.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 06 15
Average
zambesi
897 plays
35.
  World War 2 from F-J   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Next quiz from the A-E quiz. Anything from World War 2 is fair game.
Average, 20 Qns, kabeesh, Apr 09 11
Average
kabeesh
2113 plays
36.
  Test yourself! World War II Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on World War II. No cheating and be careful!
Average, 10 Qns, adambm122, Jul 09 13
Average
adambm122
3005 plays
37.
  World War II - Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some World War II trivia!
Average, 10 Qns, Fenerbache, Nov 30 09
Average
Fenerbache
6376 plays
38.
  World War Two Dates    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about famous dates in (or related to) World War Two. It is a follow-on to my quiz about World War One.
Easier, 10 Qns, Kaye19, Sep 29 10
Easier
Kaye19 gold member
1217 plays
39.
  More GI Jargon (US Army)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is more GI jargon that was used in WWII.
Average, 10 Qns, beterave, Sep 30 22
Average
beterave
Sep 30 22
2081 plays
40.
  WWII Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A general quiz addressing various aspects of WWII.
Average, 10 Qns, JosephK, Jul 03 10
Average
JosephK
6596 plays
41.
  Interesting Facts from WWII: Part II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some more interesting and maybe unusual facts that came out of WWII
Tough, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 11 15
Tough
zambesi
778 plays
42.
  Important WWII Dates    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I will give you the event and you give me the date or month. (month/date/year)
Tough, 20 Qns, GoAvsGo, Jun 29 15
Tough
GoAvsGo
2862 plays
43.
  Guns of WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
WWII.....The men were part of this huge war but it was mostly the guns they carried into action that made them heroes. Test your knowledge of the guns of WWII!
Average, 10 Qns, Zenzefer45, Oct 08 15
Average
Zenzefer45
735 plays
44.
  World War II Miscellany    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is on miscellaneous aspects of World War II from the letter A to the letter E.
Tough, 20 Qns, kabeesh, Mar 06 19
Tough
kabeesh
Mar 06 19
1415 plays
45.
  Eclectic WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz that has questions from all over the board about WWII.
Average, 10 Qns, borddog, Feb 05 15
Average
borddog
2471 plays
46.
  World War 2 - Dates    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of key dates in in World War 2.
Average, 10 Qns, patar333, Oct 01 09
Average
patar333
2053 plays
47.
  World at War: Part III   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my third World War II quiz. Good luck, and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, nwehe, Sep 09 14
Average
nwehe
1589 plays
48.
  Second World War [A]    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
World War II questions for all you war buffs.
Tough, 15 Qns, bowsoljah, Jan 31 17
Tough
bowsoljah
4132 plays
49.
  World War II Test Your Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A fact-filled quiz about World War II. Some questions are general knowledge and some questions require a deeper knowlege of the war.
Average, 10 Qns, beth70, Dec 13 12
Average
beth70
5559 plays
50.
  WW2: Important Dates    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Theses are the important dates that started the war, changed the tide of the fight, and ultimately ended the most devastating conflict man has ever waged.
Average, 10 Qns, EZmcweed, Feb 25 19
Average
EZmcweed
Feb 25 19
439 plays
51.
  Say What?!?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know your cabbage from your Chicago piano? Try this quiz on WWII soldier slang and see if maybe you were born at the wrong time.
Tough, 10 Qns, F6FHellcat, Dec 04 21
Tough
F6FHellcat
Dec 04 21
314 plays
52.
  We'll Eat Again: Food in Wartime Britain   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The efforts and ingenuity of British housewives to cook interesting and tasty food for their families under rationing in World War II has always interested me and led to this, my first quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, alex_april, May 07 21
Tough
alex_april
May 07 21
424 plays
53.
  Quotes from World War ll Notables   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The quotes in this quiz are somewhat challenging.
Tough, 10 Qns, john62450, Dec 29 14
Tough
john62450 gold member
608 plays
54.
  Semper Fi, Mac - Finale   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More WWII US Marine Corps jargon. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, beterave, Sep 02 23
Average
beterave
Sep 02 23
1321 plays
55.
  WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for people who think they know everything about the Second World War.
Tough, 10 Qns, pattons3rd, Jul 08 11
Tough
pattons3rd
2659 plays
56.
  10 World War II Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz about World War II. It doesn't concentrate on any specific aspect, so you will need an overview of the war.
Average, 10 Qns, egyptmysteries, Sep 13 15
Average
egyptmysteries
4239 plays
57.
  Wacky WWII Tidbits    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few things that your grandfather never told you about WWII! Hope you enjoy it. I'd love to hear your opinions.
Tough, 10 Qns, tinky65, Dec 31 12
Tough
tinky65
4302 plays
58.
  Weapons of World War II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on some of the weapons in WWII. Honor the dead, honor the veterans.
Average, 10 Qns, LtGreene, Nov 04 22
Average
LtGreene
Nov 04 22
2399 plays
59.
  WWII General Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers a variety of general knowledge questions from both the Pacific and European theaters of operations.
Average, 10 Qns, pappy12, Mar 01 15
Average
pappy12
1286 plays
60.
  World War II - It's in the Details    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A detailed look at aspects of the Second World War.
Tough, 10 Qns, liamwalsh, May 11 20
Tough
liamwalsh
May 11 20
416 plays
61.
  US Army Jargon (WWII)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
US soldiers had their own language for things in WWII. These are some words used to describe army life.
Average, 10 Qns, beterave, Jan 01 11
Average
beterave
1383 plays
62.
  World War 2 Part One    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about World War Two. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, steiny1, Aug 14 01
Tough
steiny1
3619 plays
63.
  What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? #2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Famous actors and entertainers who have served their countries during wartime.
Tough, 10 Qns, mountaingoat, Jan 13 12
Tough
mountaingoat
539 plays
64.
  Semper Fi, Mac: Part 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is more US Marine jargon from WWII.
Average, 10 Qns, beterave, Nov 12 09
Average
beterave
587 plays
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