World War II in the Philippines Quiz

What was the main reason for the Japanese invasion of the Philippines?

• To establish a military base

• To find new land for settlement

• To control the country's economy

• To spread their culture

Which American naval base did the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?

• Wake Island

• Midway Atoll

• Guam

• Pearl Harbor

What did General MacArthur declare Manila to be on December 26, 1941?

• An open city

• A military fortress

• A neutral zone

• A Japanese territory

Who assumed the leadership of the USAFFE from Corregidor after General MacArthur flew to Australia?

• General Jonathan Wainwright

• General Douglas MacArthur

• President Manuel Quezon

• General Masaharu Homma

When did Bataan fall to the Japanese forces?

• March 11, 1942

• December 7, 1941

• April 9, 1942

• May 6, 1942

What was the Bataan Death March?

• A military strategy

• A victory parade

• Forced march of captured soldiers

• A peace negotiation

Where did the Mindanao Death March take place?

• From Bataan to Corregidor

• From Camp Keithley to Iligan

• From Manila to Baguio

• From Davao to Cebu

When did Corregidor fall to the Japanese forces?

• May 6, 1942

• December 7, 1941

• March 11, 1942

• April 9, 1942

What was the start of the guerilla movement in the Philippines?

• The people's fight against the Japanese

• The surrender of the USAFFE

• The arrival of General MacArthur

• The signing of a peace treaty

What did the guerilla movement gather and transmit to General MacArthur's headquarters in Australia?

• Military equipment

• Food supplies

• Cultural artifacts

• Valuable information about the Japanese activities