Question 160 · Federal question
Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welcher Krieg dauerte von 1939 bis 1945?
- A der Erste Weltkrieg
- B der Zweite Weltkrieg ✓ Correct answer
- C der Vietnamkrieg
- D der Golfkrieg
Translation
Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?
- A the First World War
- B the Second World War ✓ Correct answer
- C the Vietnam War
- D the Gulf War
Explanation
The war that lasted from 1939 to 1945 is the Second World War. It began with Germany’s invasion of Poland and ended with the defeat of the Axis powers in 1945.
Tips
- Memorize key date ranges: World War I (1914–1918), World War II (1939–1945), Vietnam War (mostly 1950s–1975), Gulf War (1990–1991).
- Use elimination by checking which conflicts match the given years.
- Watch for European/global conflicts in the early-to-mid 20th century when the question references 1939–1945.
- Associate 1939 with the invasion of Poland and 1945 with the end of Nazi Germany and WWII.
Practice in the app
