Year 11S2 Test on Chapter 9 to 11

Which of the following was a British battleship sunk by the Japanese in December 1941?

• The Diana

• The Maine

• The Prince of Wales

• The Renville

Which country captured Malaya and Singapore in 1942?

• China

• Germany

• Japan

• Spain

'Japan, the leader of Asia'

Japan, the protector of Asia'

Japan, the light of Asia'

Which organisation had this as its motto?

• Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sohere

• the Indian National Army

• the Malayan People's Anti Japanese Army

• the Merdeka Commission

How long did it take the Japanese to conquer Malaya and Singapore in the Second World War?

• 10 days

• 10 weeks

• 10 months

• 10 years

Who surrendered Singapore to the Japanese in February 1942?

• Briggs

• Mountbatten

• Percival

• Templer

Where did Japanese troops land in Malaya on 8 December 1941?

• Butterworth

• Johore Bahru

• Kota Bahru

• Port Swettenham

What was a major reason for the Japanese victory in Malaya in 1942?

• They had an alliance with China.

• They had better military planning.

• They had greater numbers of troops.

• They had military aid from India.

Where was the headquarters of the Japanese military government in Malaya?

• Kuala Lumpur

• Malacca

• Penang

• Singapore

Which country was an ally of Japan in World War II?

• France

• Germany

• Holland

• Russia

What happened to the Sultans under Japanese rule?

• Their powers were increased.

• They went into exile.

• They were imprisoned.

• They were made Vice Presidents of Japanese Councils.