Nimitz Quiz for NMPW SIT 2025

What is the most significant contribution to WW2 by the person pictured here?

• Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet

• Commander in Chief, US Atlantic Fleet

• Commander in Chief, US Allied forces European theater

• Made the decision to drop the atomic bombs

The Admiral who led the U.S. Pacific fleet and was known as the foremost authority on submarines was –

• Douglas MacArthur

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Chester Nimitz

• Vernon Baker

Which Texan was the commander in chief in the Pacific and received many medals for his service?

• Dwight D. Eienhower

• Oveta Culp Hobby

• Chester Nimitz

• Barbara Jordan

Which type of forces were under Admiral Nimitz control. Select all that apply.

• land

• sea

• air

• subterranean forces

What connection did this structure have to Admiral Nimitz?

• it was once his grandfather's hotel

• it was his birthplace

• it is where he attended school

• there is no connection, was created to be a museum dedicated to him.

Admiral Nimitz' step father was also his uncle. True or false?

• True

• False

What was the penalty for Nimitz running the Decatur aground?

• submarine duty

• forced to leave the navy

• received a promotion for getting rid of an old ship

• demotion in rank

Which of the following quotes is most aligned with our view as teachers?

• "Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best."

• "God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless."

• "Uncommon valor was a common virtue."

• "To them we have a solemn obligation -- the obligation to insure that their sacrifice will help to make this a better and safer world in which to live."

Which World War II campaign is best correlated to the significant events in the graphic organizer?

• The War in the Pacific

• The War in North Africa

• The Battle of Normandy

• The War in Europe

What Ocean did General MacArthur and General Nimitz have to cross in order to reach Japan?

• Aegean Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Sea