Pearl Harbor and 2nd Sino-Japanese War Quiz

What were the main causes of the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Italy's invasion of Ethiopia, U.S. oil embargo, breakdown of diplomatic negotiations

• Japan's desire for revenge, U.S. oil embargo, breakdown of diplomatic negotiations

• Japan's desire for expansion, U.S. oil embargo, breakdown of diplomatic negotiations

• Germany's invasion of Poland, U.S. oil embargo, breakdown of diplomatic negotiations

What is "the date which will live in infamy"?

• September 3, 1939

• December 7, 1941

• November 30, 1941

• June 22, 1941

What was the immediate impact of the Pearl Harbor attack?

• The United States' declaration of neutrality in World War II

• The United States' withdrawal from World War II

• The United States' alliance with Japan

• The United States' entry into World War II

Who was the Japanese admiral in command during the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Hirohito

• Isoroku Yamamoto

• Yamashita Tomoyuki

• Hideki Tojo

Japan's war in what nation was the primary source of diplomatic strain with the United States?

• Soviet Union

• French Indochina

• China

• the Philippines

Which country was the primary aggressor in the 2nd Sino-Japanese War?

• China

• Germany

• Japan

• United States

What was the main reason for Japan's aggression in the 2nd Sino-Japanese War?

• To retaliate against Chinese aggression

• To gain control over resources and territories in China

• To spread Japanese culture and influence in China

• To establish a puppet government in China

Who was the Chinese leader during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War?

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Deng Xiaoping

• Sun Yat-sen

• Mao Zedong

What was the long-term impact of the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Improved economic conditions in the United States

• Decreased military spending in the United States

• Government mobilization of American industries for war production

• Increased diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan

What was Japan's stated rationale for occupying China?

• they possessed needed resources

• China's political system was in chaos

• to drive out British and American economic interests

• to threaten Soviet influence there