Pearl Harbor Attack Quiz

What was the date of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

• December 6th

• December 5th

• December 8th

• December 7th

How many airplanes did the Japanese send to attack Pearl Harbor initially?

• 200

• 189

• 150

• 250

What was the name of the big battleship that was sunk during the attack?

• USS Enterprise

• USS Iowa

• USS Missouri

• USS Arizona

How many big ships called aircraft carriers did the Japanese have for the attack?

• Five

• Seven

• Four

• Six

What was President Roosevelt's reaction upon hearing the news of the attack?

• He was relieved

• He was shocked

• He was indifferent

• He was happy

On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

• December 7, 2016
• December 7, 1916
• December 7, 1941
• December 14, 1971

Which U.S. naval base was attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941?

• San Diego Naval Base

• Pearl Harbor

• Naval Station Mayport

• Norfolk Naval Base

What was the primary objective of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

• To declare war on the United States

• To negotiate peace with the United States

• To cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet

• To capture Hawaii

How did the United States respond to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• By declaring war on Japan

• By increasing trade with Japan

• By signing a peace treaty

• By withdrawing from the Pacific

Which U.S. battleship suffered the greatest loss of life during the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• USS West Virginia

• USS Arizona

• USS Oklahoma

• USS Nevada