World War II: The Fall of Japan and the Soviet Invasion

What was the main demand of the Potsdam Conference in July 1945?

• The formation of the United Nations

• The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Eastern Europe

• The unconditional surrender of Japan

• The division of Germany

Which two cities were destroyed by atomic bombs in August 1945?

• Sapporo and Fukuoka

• Kyoto and Yokohama

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Tokyo and Osaka

Why was Manchuria significant to Japan's colonial expansion?

• It had abundant natural resources

• It was a strategic military base

• It was a major cultural center

• It was the birthplace of the Japanese emperor

What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905?

• A victory for Japan

• A peace treaty mediated by the United States

• A stalemate with no clear winner

• A victory for Russia

What was the purpose of Japan's false flag incident in Manchuria in 1931?

• To justify an invasion

• To negotiate peace with China

• To gain support from the United States

• To establish a trade agreement

What was the significance of the Soviet-Japanese non-aggression pact?

• It was a precursor to the Cold War

• It resulted in a Soviet invasion of Japan

• It led to Japan's withdrawal from China

• It allowed Japan to focus on the US

What was the main Soviet weapon used in the conquest of Manchuria?

• M4 Sherman tank

• SU-76 field gun

• T-34/85 tank

• SU-122 artillery

What was the impact of the Soviet invasion of Manchuria on Japan?

• It caused Japan to seek Soviet mediation

• It led to Japan's immediate surrender

• It strengthened Japan's resolve to fight

• It had no significant impact on Japan

What was one of the consequences of the Soviet occupation of Manchuria?

• The strengthening of Japanese colonial rule

• The establishment of a Soviet-Japanese alliance

• The rise of a democratic government in China

• The support for Chinese communist forces

How did the Soviet occupation of northern Korea influence the region?

• It caused the withdrawal of US forces

• It led to the unification of Korea

• It resulted in the establishment of a communist state

• It had no lasting impact on Korea