GRADE 6 - SS | FA 6

Who succeeded General Douglas MacArthur as commander of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) on March 11, 1942?

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

• General George C. Marshall

• General Jonathan Wainwright

How long did the Battle of Bataan last, and what challenges did the USAFFE soldiers face during this time?

• More than 1 month, with continuous shipments of supplies
  

• More than 2 months, with abundant support from allies
  

• More than 3 months, with shipments of food, medicines, and ammunition cut off
  

• More than 4 months, with no significant challenges

What significant event happened on April 9, 1942, during World War II, involving General Masaharu Homma and the USAFFE?

• The USAFFE launched a successful counterattack against the Japanese military.

• General Masaharu Homma, commander of the Japanese military, attacked the USAFFE, which was weakened by hunger, thirst, disease, and severe hardships.

• The USAFFE received reinforcements and successfully pushed back the Japanese forces.

• The Japanese military withdrew from the Philippines after facing heavy resistance from the USAFFE.

What harrowing event began on April 9, 1942, after the surrender of the Philippine and American forces to the Japanese during World War II?

• The Battle of Midway
  

• The Death March
  

• The Liberation of the Philippines
  

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Why was the bombing of Pearl Harbor called the "Day of Treachery"?

• It was a surprise attack that led to the United States' entry into World War II in Asia and the Pacific.

• It marked the start of World War II in Europe.

• It was a planned attack between Japan and the United States.

• It was the final battle of World War II in the Pacific.

Which armed forces did the Filipinos join with during the Japanese Occupation under General MacArthur?

• The Allied Forces in Europe

• The Chinese Nationalist Army

• The United States Armed Forces in the Philippines

• The Imperial Japanese Army

What was the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?

• A treaty signed between Japan and the United States to end World War II.

• A military alliance formed by Japan, China, and the Philippines.

• A propaganda concept promoted by Japan to create a self-sufficient bloc of Asian nations under Japanese leadership.

• A plan to establish a European empire led by Japan.

Who became president of the Philippines in March 1957 after the death of President Ramon Magsaysay, and was elected to a full four-year term the same year?

• Diosdado Macapagal

• Carlos P. Garcia

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Vice President Sarry de la Cruz

Why did President Carlos P. Garcia struggle to gain the full support of the Americans during his term?

• Because of his refusal to participate in the Korean War.

• Because of his opposition to the United Nations.

• Because of his nationalist policies, particularly the Filipino First Policy.

• Because of his economic reforms and military alliances with China.

What was the primary reason President Carlos P. Garcia's policies clashed with U.S. economic interests in the Philippines?

• His efforts to reduce foreign economic dominance, especially in sectors controlled by American companies.

• His opposition to foreign investment in agriculture.

• His plan to privatize state-owned industries.

• His proposal to increase military spending and align with the Soviet Union.