Question

which statement about the status of world war ii at the close of 1942 is true, according to this map? mussolinis italian troops dominated turkey. germany dominated most of the european continent. sweden and spain entered the war and joined forces with the axis powers. axis control extended as far west as portugal.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option using the map:
• Option 1: Turkey was neutral (gray), and Italy had no control over it. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The map shows Axis (yellow/orange) control over most of Europe (e.g., France, Poland, parts of USSR - occupied areas). Germany, as an Axis power, dominated much of the continent.
• Option 3: Sweden (gray) and Spain (gray) were neutral, not Axis - aligned. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Portugal (gray) was neutral, Axis control didn't reach there. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Germany dominated most of the European continent.