WWII Lesson 2

Which event marked the beginning of Japan's military expansion in Asia?

• The bombing of Hong Kong
• The fall of the Philippines
• The attack on Pearl Harbor
• The invasion of Manchuria

What was one of Japan's key motivations for expanding into Southeast Asia?

• To establish peace treaties
• To support European nations
• To gain access to natural resources
• To promote democracy

How did the U.S. government respond to Japan's advance into French Indochina?

• By negotiating peace
• By sending troops to fight
• By cutting off oil shipments
• By ignoring the situation

What did Japan hope to achieve by attacking Pearl Harbor?

• To distract from their invasion of China.
• To gain control of the Philippines without conflict.
• To surprise and weaken American military forces in the Pacific.
• To establish peace with the United States.

Who was the Japanese naval strategist that called for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Togo Heihachiro
• Hirohito
• Isoroku Yamamoto
• Hideki Tojo

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

• The U.S. was unprepared and suffered significant losses.
• The U.S. quickly defeated the Japanese forces.
• The U.S. withdrew from the Pacific.
• The U.S. decided to negotiate a peace treaty.

Which of the following locations was NOT attacked by Japan during their military expansion?

• Hawaii
• Wake Island
• Guam
• Australia

What was the Japanese attitude towards prisoners of war during World War II?

• They provided them with good living conditions.
• They considered surrender dishonorable.
• They sought to negotiate their release.
• They treated them with respect and dignity.

What was the outcome of the Bataan Death March for the prisoners involved?

• They escaped and returned home.
• Most survived and were rescued.
• Many died due to harsh treatment.
• They were treated well by their captors.

How did the Allies respond to Japan's early victories in the Pacific?

• They planned a counterattack.
• They sought peace negotiations.
• They surrendered and withdrew.
• They ignored the situation.