Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Quiz

When did the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami occur?

• March 11, 2011

• January 12, 2010

• December 26, 2004

• April 25, 2015

What magnitude was the Tohoku earthquake?

• 8.1

• 7.1

• 9.0

• 8.9

Which nuclear power plant was severely affected by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami?

• Indian Point

• Chernobyl

• Three Mile Island

• Fukushima Daiichi

How did the Japanese government respond immediately after the Tohoku earthquake?

• By declaring martial law

• By launching a major search and rescue operation

• By evacuating all major cities

• By requesting international aid immediately

Which organization coordinated the international humanitarian response to the Tohoku disaster?

• World Bank

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

What was one of the major international responses to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster?

• Cancelling the Tokyo Olympics

• Implementing global nuclear safety reviews

• Boycotting Japanese goods

• Imposing travel bans to Japan

Which country sent the largest single foreign rescue team to assist Japan?

• South Korea

• Australia

• United States

• China

How did the United States assist Japan during the Tohoku disaster?

• By sending a fleet of ships and aircraft

• By imposing economic sanctions on Japan

• By withdrawing its troops from Japan

• By closing its embassy in Tokyo

Which global organization provided significant financial support to Japan after the Tohoku earthquake?

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• World Bank

What was one of the primary concerns regarding public health after the Fukushima Daiichi disaster?

• Spread of infectious diseases

• Long-term radiation exposure

• Lack of shelter

• Shortage of drinking water