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WorksheetsWhy did Singapore fall to the Japanese?
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did Japan and Germany want more land?
They both needed more land for food, natural resources like metals and oil.
They wanted to use the land to make fortresses.
They wanted more land so that they could control trade.
They wanted more people in their military.
The Fall of Singapore is considered one of the greatest defeats in the history of the British Army and probably Britain’s worst defeat in World War Two
True
False
British and allied forces were caught off guard due to Japanese forces attacking _________.
from the north rather than the sea as had been expected.
using tanks when the British believed they could not be used in the jungle
during the wet season on bikes
All of the above
Speed was of the essence for the Japanese, never allowing the British forces time to re-group.
True
False
Which of the following is not a reason why Singapore fell to the Japanese?
Japan's preparations and military skills
The ongoing battle for Europe
The lack of British interest in the Pacific
The leadership skills of Yamashita
Which of the following is false?
The might of Japan's naval fleet was of key importance in the battle for Singapore
The Japanese used bicycles to move from Malaya to Singapore
The warfare in China helped the Japanese prepare for battle in SIngapore
Local troops were not well trained
Who made up the troops fighting to defend Singapore?
British, Australians, Indians, Africans
British, Australians, Indians, Hungarians
British, Australians, Indians, Scottish
British, Australians, Indians, Russians
A shortage of what items contributed to the surrender of the British forces?
Water and ammunition
Soldiers and tanks
Medical supplies and food
Planes and missiles
What was the name of the British General in charge of the Singapore base?
John Curtin
Arthur Percival
Lord Bennett
Lim Bo Seng
Sir John Crawfurd
British and allied forces were caught off guard due to Japanese forces attacking _________.
from the north rather than the sea as had been expected.
using tanks when the British believed they could not be used in the jungle
during the wet season on bikes
All of the above
The Japanese captured Singapore on ____________________.
8 December 1941
11 January 1942
7 February 1942
15 February 1942
Which of the following is not a reason why Singapore fell to the Japanese?
Japan's preparations and military skills
The ongoing battle for Europe
The lack of British interest in the Pacific
The leadership skills of Yamashita
The British described Singapore as an ____?____ fortress
(a)
How did World War I help cause World War II?
World War I took Germany's land, took away its military, and made it poor. Hitler was able to blame this on Germany's democracy and the Jews to take power.
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japan brought the United States to war.
After World War I the United States said it would get revenge back from the countries that started World War I.
Germany invaded Russia
