What was the impact of Japan's rapid victories in 1941-42?

It convinced Japan that total victory was possible

It weakened Japan's confidence in its empire

It forced the US to withdraw from the Pacific permanently

It caused Britain to defeat Nazi Germany quickly

Why did Japan want to use Thailand during World War II?

As an entry point to invade British Malaya and Burma

As a naval base to attack the United States

To replace the French in Indochina

What did Japan promise Thailand in return for cooperation?

Recovery of Indochinese territories lost to France and former vassal territories in northern Malaya

Control over Burma and Singapore

Full membership in the Axis Powers

What was a major weakness of the British forces in Malaya?

Ill-trained and poorly equipped troops unfamiliar with jungle terrain

Dependence on the Soviet Union for supplies

Over-reliance on American soldiers

What unusual strategy did Japanese troops use to advance quickly in Malaya?

Bicycles to manoeuvre through the rainforest

Which two British warships were sunk by Japanese aircraft near Kuantan, Pahang?

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse

HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales

Why was the sinking of these British warships significant?

It left Singapore vulnerable with no air or naval defence

It prevented British reinforcements from arriving from India

It led to the immediate surrender of Burma

It ended British control of Hong Kong

What happened in February 1942 in Singapore?

130,000 British troops surrendered to Japan

The British regained control of Malaya

Winston Churchill negotiated peace with Japan

How did Winston Churchill describe the fall of Singapore?

"The worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history"

"The turning point of the Pacific War"

"The beginning of the end for the Allies"

"A temporary setback for the Empire"

Which Indonesian cities/islands were targeted by Japanese forces in early 1942?

Bali, Sumatra, Celebes, and Java

Jakarta, Timor, Ambon, and Maluku

Manila, Borneo, Hong Kong, and Palau

Why did Japan bomb Darwin, Australia in February 1942?

To destroy Allied base for defending the Dutch East Indies

To stop US reinforcements heading to Hawaii

To force Australia to surrender

To prepare an invasion of New Zealand

Why was the Dutch East Indies important to Japan?

It was a source of oil needed for Japan's war effort

It provided a land base to attack India

It allowed access to Pacific islands

It helped Japan ally with Germany

Why was Burma strategically important to Japan?

It was rich in oil, minerals, and rice, and gave control of the Burma Road

It was Britain's naval base in the Pacific

It connected Japan directly to India

It was a major US military airbase

What happened in March 1942 in Burma?

Rangoon, the capital, fell to Japan

Japan surrendered to British forces

The Soviet Union sent reinforcements to Burma

US troops occupied the Andaman Sea

What was one major effect of the Japanese invasion of Burma on civilians?

Many lost their homes and became refugees fleeing to India

They were evacuated to Singapore

They joined Japan's army willingly

Why could the US not reinforce its troops in the Philippines effectively?

The Pacific Fleet was crippled by the Pearl Harbor attack

Filipino forces refused to fight

The Soviet Union intercepted supplies

What happened to American and Filipino soldiers after the surrender in Bataan?

They were forced to march over 90 km with little food or water in the Bataan Death March

They were evacuated to Australia

They were immediately executed by the Japanese army

They were released under the Geneva Convention

Why was the US military vulnerable at the start of the Pacific War?

Its navy and air force were small and poorly equipped

It relied only on Britain's navy

It stationed most troops in Africa

Why did Japan's leaders gamble in 1941?

They believed the US would avoid a long and total war

They thought Germany would attack the US first

They underestimated Britain's empire

They assumed the Soviet Union would ally with them

What did Japan underestimate about the United States?

Its determination and industrial capacity to fight back after Pearl Harbor

Its support from the Soviet Union

Why did Adolf Hitler want territorial expansion?

To gain resources and create "Lebensraum" (living space) for Germans

To end the Treaty of Versailles peacefully

What was Operation Barbarossa (22 June 1941)?

Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union

Why did Japan find the timing of its attack on the Pacific region favorable?

The Allies were distracted by war in Europe and the Soviet Union

The US had surrendered to Germany

Britain had withdrawn all its forces from Asia

The League of Nations supported Japan

What was the Allied strategy agreed by Churchill and Roosevelt after the US entered the war?

Defeat Germany first, then Japan

Defeat Japan first, then Germany

Defeat the Soviet Union before Germany

Which US battleships were among those damaged at Pearl Harbor?

USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, USS West Virginia, USS California, USS Nevada

USS Missouri, USS Texas, USS Maine

USS Enterprise, USS Hornet, USS Lexington

USS Iowa, USS Alabama, USS South Dakota

Why was the restoration of the USS Nevada particularly difficult?

It sank into shallow waters with a large hole and smaller ones

It was captured by the Japanese

It was moved to the Philippines for fixing

Why was Japan's failure to destroy US oil reserves in Hawaii significant?

It enabled the US Navy and Air Force to launch repeated counterattacks

It allowed the US to retreat to California

It gave Japan more time to invade Malaya

It led Britain to surrender Singapore

What was the role of the US War Production Board (established by Roosevelt)?

To convert civilian industries into military production

To build alliances with the Soviet Union

What types of military equipment did the US mass-produce during WWII?

Tanks, warships, aircraft carriers, amphibious vehicles

Why was Japan unable to match the US in prolonged war production?

Japan lacked a strong industrial foundation and faced resource shortages

Japan had fewer skilled workers and no oil shortages

Japan focused only on naval production

Japan had more factories but no workers

What made it difficult for Japan to transport raw materials from occupied Southeast Asian territories?

Allied attacks on Japanese merchant ships and factories

Support from Thailand and Burma

Distance was too short for efficiency

Why was mid-1942 considered a turning point in the war?

Allied forces launched effective counterattacks against Japan

Japan expanded into Southeast Asia without opposition

Japan successfully destroyed the entire US Pacific Fleet

The Soviet Union declared war on Japan

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the Allied forces in the Asia-Pacific region unprepared for Japan's attack?

They underestimated Japan's military strength

Britain and its allies were focused on the war in Europe against Nazi Germany

The United States refused to join the war

France and the Netherlands refused to support Britain

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major European countries were already occupied by Nazi Germany when Japan advanced into Southeast Asia?

Spain and Italy

Netherlands and France

Switzerland and Austria

Portugal and Denmark

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States fail to defend the Philippines against Japan?

The Philippines lacked natural resources

Filipino soldiers refused to fight

The US Pacific Fleet had been crippled by the Pearl Harbor attack

The US army was already stationed in Europe

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem did British reinforcements face in Malaya and Singapore?

They were too few in number

They were untrained for tropical jungle warfare and poorly equipped

They were blocked by US naval fleets

They sided with Japan

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries contributed troops to reinforce British control in Southeast Asia?

Australia, India, and other Commonwealth countries

China, the Soviet Union, and Korea

Germany, Italy, and Spain

Thailand, Burma, and Laos

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor pave the way for?

The end of the war in Europe

Japan's invasion of Southeast Asia

The immediate defeat of Nazi Germany

Britain's withdrawal from Asia

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which territories did Japan invade soon after Pearl Harbor?

Siam (Thailand), Malaya, Burma, and the Philippines

China, Korea, and Taiwan

Australia, India, and Ceylon

Hong Kong, Siberia, and Vietnam

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2WW Chapter 5 Part 1

Why were the Allied forces in the Asia-Pacific region unprepared for Japan's attack?

Which major European countries were already occupied by Nazi Germany when Japan advanced into Southeast Asia?

Why did the United States fail to defend the Philippines against Japan?

What problem did British reinforcements face in Malaya and Singapore?

Which countries contributed troops to reinforce British control in Southeast Asia?

What did Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor pave the way for?

Which territories did Japan invade soon after Pearl Harbor?

What was the impact of Japan's rapid victories in 1941-42?

Why did Japan want to use Thailand during World War II?

Which Thai leader cooperated with Japan in 1941?

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