World War II: Key Countries
This worksheet covers the major countries involved in World War II, their alliances, and their roles in the conflict for 7th-grade social studies.
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World War II: Key Countries
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet focuses on the countries that played major roles in World War II and their alliances.
1. Which three countries formed the primary Axis Powers during World War II?
United States, Great Britain, France
Germany, Italy, Japan
Soviet Union, China, Canada
Spain, Portugal, Sweden
2. Which country was NOT a member of the Allied Powers at the start of World War II?
Great Britain
France
United States
Poland
3. The invasion of by Germany in 1939 is often considered the start of World War II.
4. The United States entered World War II after the attack on by Japan.
5. Italy switched alliances during World War II.
True
False
6. The Soviet Union was initially an ally of Germany at the beginning of the war.
True
False
7. Name two major Allied Powers and explain their significance in the war.
Match each country with its primary alliance during World War II.
8. Germany
a. Allied Powers
9. United States
b. Axis Powers
10. Japan
c. Allied Powers
11. Great Britain
d. Axis Powers
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
12. The country that initially signed a non-aggression pact with Germany but later joined the Allies was the .
13. The surprise attack on brought the United States into World War II.