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SouthEastern Aisa/SS7H3

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In regards of being the one responsible for writing a new constitution for Japan which leader helped in this effort?
a)
General Mao Zedong
b)
General Mac Arthur
2.
This program was started to increase farm and industrial production. 
a)
The Great Leap Forward
b)
Cultural Revolution
3.
He led the poor peasants in revolt against the new nationalist government in the 1930s. His efforts to improve China failed creating more poverty and causing millions of death.
a)
Mao Zedong
b)
Mac Arthur
4.
The country responsible for rebuilding Japan was
a)
Great Britain
b)
United States
5.
The loyalty to a group with whom one shares  common history, culture, and or religion.
a)
Cultural Revolution
b)
Nationalism
6.
What happened on December 7, 1914?
a)
ISIS attacked Japan
b)
9/11
c)
Japan bombed pearl harbor 
d)
The day Japan surrender 
7.
How did the US react to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
a)
President Nixon declared was on China
b)
President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan
c)
China bombed the US
d)
The US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan
8.
Why did the US occupy Japan from 1945 to 1952?
a)
The US took over Japan and our government became theirs for the next 7 years.
b)
The US was asked by the United Nations to stay there while they decided what to do with Japan
c)
The US wanted to make sure that Japan didn't plan any more surprise attacks like Pearl Harbor
d)
Japan's government, economy, and infrastructure was completely demolished and they wanted to help rebuild it.
9.
What US General was given the job of rebuilding Japan?
a)
General Ulysses S. Grant
b)
General Douglas MacArthur
c)
General Willam Sherman
d)
General Dwight D. Eisenhower 
10.
What type of government was established in Japan?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Theocratic Republic
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Presidential Democracy
11.
What does Japan's new constitution say about war?
a)
Japan can attack anyone it chooses if they do not agree.
b)
Japan can never declare war on another country. It can only fight if they are being attacked.
c)
Japan will join the US in any war that he US gets into.
d)
Japan can never fight under any circumstances.
12.
Great Britain, France, and later USSR, the United States, Canada and 47 other countries created the ________
a)
axis powers
b)
allied powers
c)
League of Nations 
d)
Europe
13.
The US dropped an atomic bomb on _____ in August 6 1945
a)
Hiroshima
b)
Konichiwa
c)
Tokyo 
d)
Osaka
14.
Who was the German Dictator during WWII
a)
Charlie Chaplin
b)
Adolf Hitler
c)
Benito Mussolini
d)
Joseph Stalin
15.
Codename for building of atomic bomb
a)
operation overlord
b)
manhattan project
c)
blair witch project 
d)
project 832
16.
december 7, 1941 .....
a)
was when Germany invaded poland
b)
Great Britain and Zfrance declared war 
c)
japan attacked pearl harbor
d)
Germany invaded Soviet Zunion
17.
___________ was the dictator of Italy.
a)
Hitler
b)
Stalin
c)
Tojo
d)
Mussolini
18.
Italy, Germany, Japan
a)
Axis
b)
Allies
19.
Great Britain, France, U.S.A. and Soviet Union (second half of war)
a)
Allies
b)
Axis
20.
Mao's plan for large collective farms
a)
Cultural Revolution
b)
Great Leap Forward
c)
Mandate in Heaven
d)
Taiwan 
21.
The  goal of the  _________ was to increase agriculture and industrial production in China.
a)
Cultural Revolution
b)
Communist Revolution
c)
President
d)
Great Leap Forward
22.
What is the official name of China? 
a)
People's Republic of China 
b)
Republic of China
23.
Equal distribution of income regardless of actual performance
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
24.
Everyone works for wealth which is distributed equally to everyone.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
25.
What is the name of the campaign that was launched by China's leader, Mao, in 1966 with the aim of restoring radical Communist values?
a)
Great Leap Forward
b)
The Cultural Revolution
c)
Mandate of Heaven
d)
communes
26.
Major uprising in China whose goal was to establish a society in which all were equal and intellectual and artistic activity was considered dangerous.
a)
Great Leap Forward
b)
Cultural Revolution
c)
People's Republic of China
d)
Red Guards
27.
When did India get independence?
a)
1850
b)
1918
c)
1947
d)
1962
28.
The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically is called;
a)
Imperialism
b)
Colonialism
c)
Protests
d)
Nationalism
29.
Making change without violence (for example marches, speeches, or fasting) is called;
a)
Colonialism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Non-violence
d)
Civil Obedience
30.
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something is called;
a)
Imperialism
b)
Satyagraha
c)
Protests
d)
Salt March
31.
In early 20th century India, Mohandas Gandhi advocated the policy of satyagraha.  Which of these statements BEST describes this policy?
a)
Passive resistance against colonial powers that ruled over India
b)
Supporting British rule in India
c)
Convincing his foes to make alliances with him in return for trade benefits
d)
Making agreements with the US to resist possible Soviet occupation
32.
Who occupied India before their Independence in 1947?
a)
U.S.
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Great Britain
33.
What country controlled Indochina prior to their independence?
a)
Britain
b)
France
c)
United States
d)
China
34.
Who led the rebellion against France for Vietnam?
a)
Ngo Dihn Diem
b)
Ho Chi Minh
c)
President Kennedy
d)
Sui Chin
35.
What kind of government did Ho Chi Minh want?
a)
Communism
b)
Democracy
c)
Socialism
d)
Monarchy
36.
Nationalism is....
a)
The belief that one should be loyal to the ruler of a country.
b)
The belief that one should be loyal to the country, not the ruler.
c)
The process of uniting separate areas into one country.
d)
The process of gaining new colonies.
37.
If my government is selling me bread for $5 a loaf, and I have no choice but to buy that type of bread, I live in a _____ economy. 
a)
Traditional 
b)
Market 
c)
Command 
d)
Mixed
38.

On this date, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor Japan killing over 2400 people many US battleships and airplanes were destroyed.

a)

December 7th, 1950

b)

December 7th, 1941

c)

April 1, 2001

d)

August 2, 1957

39.

This president called December 7, 1941 "a day that will live in infamy" which means the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.

a)

President Clinton

b)

President Kennedy

c)

President Roosevelt

d)

President Obama

40.

Because of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, this happened

a)

Germany cut all ties with Japan

b)

Japan surrendered to great Britain

c)

Hawaii became a state

d)

the United States declared war on Japan thus entering WWII

41.

The USA was part of the Allies during WWII. What other countries were part of the Allies

a)

France and Great Britain

b)

Germany and Italy

c)

Germany and Great Britain

d)

Great Britain and Japan

42.

During WWII, The United States and some of its allies did this to gain access to Japan.

a)

Domino Theory to stop communism

b)

Island hopping through the Pacific Ocean

c)

D-Day invasion in Europe

d)

Invaded China

43.

During WWII, Japanese pilots that crashed their planes into the allies ships were called this

a)

kamikaze pilots

b)

Suzuki pilots

c)

Teriyaki Pilots

d)

Kung fu pilots

44.

Which island in the Pacific Ocean was invaded by the Allied forces that was a very important place for Japan

a)

Hawaii Islands

b)

Iwo Jima

c)

Philippines

d)

Maui

45.

Which president authorized the use of the first atomic bomb and what nation was it used on?

a)

Roosevelt and Japan

b)

Eisenhower and Chna

c)

Hoover and Canada

d)

Harry Truman and Japan

46.

What two cities in Japan were bombed using atomic bombs and in what year?

a)

Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1957

b)

Hiroshima and Suzuki 1945

c)

Nagasaki and Hawaii in 1941

d)

Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945

47.

The name of the US plane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima was named

a)

Little Boy

b)

Enola Gay

c)

Big Boy

d)

Freedom Enola

48.

Japan surrendered on this date and was known as this day

a)

September 2, 1945 •V E Day – Victory in Europe Day.

b)

December 7, 1945. Infamy Day

c)

August 2, 1957. Greatest Day

d)

September 2, 1945 •VJ Day – Victory in Japan Day.

49.

Before WWII Japan's Emperor was considered this to the people of Japan

a)

A god

b)

a mortal

c)

imperial servant

d)

a goddess

50.

After Japan's defeat at the end of WWII, the people realized that the emperor was a mere

a)

god

b)

mortal (someone with no special powers)

c)

servant

d)

false prophet

51.

Who was sent to Japan to help it to be rebuilt after WWII

a)

General Douglas MacArthur

b)

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

c)

General George Patton

d)

General North

52.

After WWII the USA occupied Japan during these years

a)

1945 to 1965

b)

1942 to 1952

c)

1945 to 1957

d)

1945 to 1952

53.

General MacArthur ordered Japan’s

a)

military to be disbanded and closed all weapons factories

b)

citizens to become Americans

c)

army and navy to restructure and fly American flags

d)

emperor to be executed

54.

What did Gen. MacArthur do to Japan's government and military leaders after the end of WWII?

a)

allowed them to keep their positions

b)

Ordered all leaders to be executed

c)

He allowed all government constitutions to remain the same as they were before the war.

d)

brought to trial and punished.

55.

General MacArthur decided that Japan government should be this.

a)

a constitutional monarchy in order to preserve the emperor’s role in the country’s culture.

b)

a parliamentary democracy in order to preserve the emperor’s role in the country’s culture.

c)

a democratic republic in order to preserve the emperor’s role in the country’s culture.

d)

a Unitary type of government in order to preserve the emperor’s role in the country’s culture.

56.

Japan’s constitution, still referred to as this

a)

The Truman Doctrine since it controlled Japan's economy for many years.

b)

The MacArthur Doctrine, and is still in use today and controls Japan by U.S occupation

c)

The MacArthur Constitution, and it is still considered one of the most democratic documents in the world today.

d)

The Truman Declaration to inform Japan that we still can use atomic bombs if they start a war with the U.S. again

57.

Pick all the correct answers for this question: Question- What is true of Japan's government after WWII and still exist today

a)

The MacArthur Constitution set up a two-house parliament called a Diet.

b)

The emperor is still on control of Japan's government

c)

Japanese citizens were granted many of the same rights as American citizens

d)

The role of emperor still exist today, but only as a ceremonial position

58.

What occurred after the U.S. destroyed Japan with atomic bombs? Choose all that are correct

a)

After Japan’s surrender, Japan’s economy and government were devastated

b)

Industries and farms were destroyed

c)

Japan developed their own atomic bomb

d)

The country’s infrastructure (transportation, communication, sewage, water, and electric systems) was demolished

59.

Choose all the correct answers: When Japan surrendered after WWII, it had to promise to

a)

Pay reparations for the damage they caused during the war

b)

Never start a technological economy

c)

Not declaring war of fighting with other countries (unless they are attacked first

d)

Always call the United States to protect its borders if it was attacked

60.

After WWII, Japan was not allowed to do this

a)

not allowed to rebuild their military in any way.

b)

Run their own government

c)

allow citizens to vote

d)

expand their religion to other countries

61.

Choose all the correct answers: After WWII, Japan's economy experienced this:

a)

Economic failure and became one of the poorest nations in the world.

b)

Japan leans towards a market economy

c)

financial support to help kick start Japan’s economy

d)

money coupled with a strong Japanese work ethic led to a boom in Japan’s economic growth.

62.

Choose all the correct answers: Japan today is

a)

fully sovereign nation

b)

one of the most powerful industrialized economies in the world

c)

a country that still needs world-wide help

d)

one of the most stable democratic governments in the world

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