Great Kanto Earthquake Impact Assessment

The video discusses Tokyo's rapid transformation into a modern metropolis after the Edo period, with its population doubling by 1923. Despite this growth, Tokyo was still behind major Western cities like London, New York, and Paris. However, Tokyo's development was abruptly halted by the Great Kanto Earthquake on September 1, 1923. The earthquake, measuring 7.9 in magnitude, caused widespread destruction and fires, exacerbated by high winds from a typhoon. The disaster left Tokyo in chaos, with its historical center entirely destroyed.

How much did Tokyo's population grow by 1923?

• It doubled

• It tripled

• It remained the same

• It decreased

Which city had the largest population in the early 20th century?

• New York

• Paris

• London

• Tokyo

What was the population of New York in the early 20th century?

• 5 million

• 2.2 million

• 7.5 million

• 3 million

What event abruptly halted Tokyo's development in 1923?

• A major flood

• The Great Kanto Earthquake

• A political coup

• A financial crisis

What was the magnitude of the first tremor during the Great Kanto Earthquake?

• 7.9

• 6.5

• 8.2

• 7.0

What contributed to the rapid spread of fires in Tokyo after the earthquake?

• High winds from a typhoon

• Gas leaks

• Explosions in factories

• Lack of fire hydrants

How long did it take to control the fires in Tokyo after the earthquake?

• One day

• Four days

• Two days

• Three days

What was the state of Tokyo by late afternoon on the day of the earthquake?

• Under military control

• Completely evacuated

• In total panic

• Calm and orderly

What happened to the historical center of Tokyo after the earthquake?

• It was rebuilt immediately

• It remained intact

• It was entirely destroyed

• It was partially damaged