Due 25.03 - Invasion during WWII - Yr8

Who invaded Malaya in 1941?

• Japan

• Britain

• Germany

• France

(a)   is a clever plan or action used to achieve a goal, often in battles or competitions

(a)   - to make decisions and control how a country or place is run, including its laws and leadership.

Why did the Japanese invade Malaya?

• For their natural resources such as rubber and tin.

• To expand their Empire and get rid of Western influence.

• To try and take over the Chinese.

• For more farming land and houses.

Japan was aligned with fascist powers in ​ (a)   , such as Nazi ​ (b)   and Fascist ​ (c)   , as part of the Axis Alliance

• Germany
• Italy
• Europe
• Australia
• China
• Brazil

Which event happened at the same time that Japan invaded Malaya?

• The signing of the Allied Pact.

• The Battle of Britain.
• The invasion of Poland.
• The attack on Pearl Harbor.

Where is Japan?

What was a good tactic that the Japanese used to invade Malaya?

• Long-term siege tactics with heavy weapons.

• Blockades of naval ships to cut off supplies.

• Political negotiations to gain control.

• Rapid and secret attacks through the dense jungle, sometimes on bicycles.

On the 15th February 1942, the Japanese had captured ​ (a)   which was Britain's main ​ (b)   in Southeast Asia. Without it, the British could not defend ​ (c)   .

• Singapore
• Malaya
• base
• Tokyo
• Australia
• city

What was one of the main reasons for Japan's expansion into Southeast Asia during World War II?

• To establish a greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.

• To support the Allied forces.

• To gain access to European markets.

• To promote democracy in the region.