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WorksheetsThe bombing of Darwin
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
When did the bombing of Darwin occur?
18 Feb, 1941
19 Feb, 1941
18 Feb, 1942
19 Feb, 1942
Approximately how many people died in the bombing?
150
250
350
450
Why did the Japanese bomb Darwin?
To invade Australia
To take weapons
To destroy the town
To prevent Australia from counter attack
News of the bombing was widely reported...
True
False
Why did the Prime Minister lie about the death toll?
Because it would make the Australian government look bad
The truth would create civil unrest
He didn't know the numbers and just made up a random one on the spot
He didn't lie
Who did the Australians mistaken the Japanese planes for?
Australian Air Force
Australian Civilian Plane
American Air Force
Royal Air Force
Who said, "In this first battle on Australian soil, it will be a source of pride"?
Curtin John
Timothy Hall
John Curtin
John Howard
Who is John Curtin?
A General in the Army
The Prime Minister of Australia at the time
A Soldier
A News Reporter
Do you think it was a day of shame or pride for Australia?
Shame
Pride
