Pearl Harbor Attack Quiz

What was the primary objective of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?

• To take control of Hawaii

• To destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet and hinder American interference in the Pacific

• To initiate a declaration of war from the U.S.

• To demonstrate air superiority

How many American naval vessels were damaged or destroyed during the attack?

• Around 10

• More than 50

• Exactly 15

• Nearly 20

What was the immediate consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor in terms of casualties?

• Over 1,000 deaths

• More than 2,400 deaths

• Less than 2,000 deaths

• Approximately 3,000 deaths

How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last?

• 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 75 minutes

How many Imperial Japanese aircrafts were involved in the attack?

• 300

• 350

• 250

• 450

What led to the deterioration of relations between the U.S. and Japan before the attack?

• Disagreements over trade policies

• Japan's expansion into China

• Disputes over territories in the Pacific

• Conflicts over naval power

What was the American public's reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Demands for peace negotiations with Japan

• Rallied behind a war they hoped to avoid

• Indifference and neutrality

• Anti-support for entering World War II

What famous line did President Franklin D. Roosevelt deliver in his speech to Congress?

• "A day we will never forget."

• "An unforgettable day of sorrow"

• "A moment etched in time"

• "A date which will live in infamy"

On what date did the United States declare war on Japan, following the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• December 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 9, 1941

• December 10, 1941

Which of the following was NOT a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• The rallying of the American public for war

• Japan gaining control of U.S. territory

• The destruction of over 340 airplanes

• The U.S. entering World War II