Pacific Exam

What event led to General MacArthur being forced to retreat during World War II in the Pacific?

• The Fall of Iwo Jima
• The Battle of Guadalcanal
• The Fall of the Philippines (Bataan Peninsula)
• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Which U.S. President ordered General MacArthur's evacuation from the Philippines and promised his return?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Harry S. Truman
• Dwight D. Eisenhower
• John F. Kennedy

During World War II, the Bataan Death March was a notorious event involving:

• A) The forced relocation of Japanese-Americans to internment camps in the United States.
• B) The Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day.
• C) The Japanese army's brutal forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war.
• D) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, ending World War I.

What was the main goal of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo?

• To establish a permanent military base in Tokyo
• To capture high-ranking Japanese officials
• To constantly bomb Tokyo with long-range bombers
• To kill the Emperor

What was the Japanese reaction to the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo?

• They surrendered immediately
• They were left unaffected
• They were horrified and shocked
• They retaliated by attacking US mainland

Which event marked a turning point in the Japanese domination in the Pacific?

• Doolittle Raid
• Attack on Pearl Harbor
• Battle of Midway
• Invasion of Guam

What was one of the main strategies used by Admiral Nimitz in the Pacific during World War II?

• Bomber attacks on Japanese cities
• Guerrilla warfare tactics
• Island hopping
• Naval blockade

During the island hopping campaign in the Pacific, what was the primary focus when capturing islands?

• Establishing diplomatic relations
• Expanding territorial boundaries
• Establishing military bases
• Creating agricultural settlements

Which battle during World War II saw the landing craft facing difficulties reaching the shore and risking high casualties?

• Battle of Midway
• Pearl Harbor attack
• Battle of Guadalcanal
• Battle of Iwo Jima

What was the role of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II?

• Leading ground offensives
• Providing medical assistance
• Relaying secure messages using their language
• Negotiating peace treaties