Unit 1 Chapter 5 Causes of War in Asia Pacific Quiz

Which countries were in the Axis Powers? Select all the right answers.

• Japan

• Britain

• Germany

• Italy

Which countries were in the Allied Powers? Select all the right answers.

• USA

• Italy

• Britain

• France

Which year did Japan invade Manchuria?

(a)  

Who was the Emperor of Japan during WWII?

(a)  

Who was Japan's prime minister during WWII?

(a)  

The rapid modernisation that turned Japan into a regional power began with the (a)   Restoration, after which Japan defeated China and Russia and even annexed Korea.

Why did Japanese leaders feel aggrieved by the Washington Naval Treaty?

• It abolished Japan’s right to fortify Pacific islands

• It forced Japan to reduce naval strength more than Britain/USA

• It limited Japan’s merchant fleet size

• It restricted Japanese access to Pacific shipping lanes

One long-term ambition was to be regarded as the equal of the West by having an (a)   like other great powers.

By 1936, the (a)   was effectively running Japan, accelerating expansionist policy.

Which best captures ultranationalist beliefs among Japanese officers?

• Japan’s destiny was to join Western powers in co-governing Asia

• Destiny to remove Western powers and expand Japanese rule in Asia

• Japan’s destiny was to avoid involvement in mainland Asia and focus on Pacific trade

• Japan’s destiny was to remain militarily defensive but economically dominant