Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

Why did WWII begin?

1. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

2. Germany invaded Poland

3. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor

4. Invasion of Normandy

The correct answer is: Germany invaded Poland

World War II began primarily because of Germany's invasion of Poland. Although there were other events leading up to the war, such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, it was the specific act of invading Poland that triggered a declaration of war by other countries. Option A is incorrect because the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand happened in 1914 and was a contributing factor to the start of World War I. Option C is incorrect because Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in 1941, after Germany had already declared war on Poland and other countries. Option D is incorrect because the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, happened in 1944 and was a major turning point in the war, but it was not the direct cause of the war's beginning.