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Leaflets

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What were leaflets used for in WW2?

a)

They were a new way to send letters to others 

b)

They were special bombs developed by the military to destroy large cities 

c)

They were used to warn people who were about to be bombed, and were also used to send propaganda.

d)

None of the above

2.

What was the first time leaflets were utilized in war?

a)

WW2

b)

The Franco-Prussian War

c)

WW1

d)

The Civil War

3.

Were leaflets an effective way to demoralize enemy troops?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

What were the leaflets dropped over Hiroshima in WW2 about?

a)

Laughing at the citizens

b)

Warning the citizens about the incoming destruction

c)

Propaganda

d)

None of the above

5.

How many leaflets were dropped over Japan in WW2?

a)

20 thousand

b)

32 million

c)

63 million

d)

275 million

6.

Did leaflets spread misinformation to enemy troops?

a)

No

b)

Yes

7.

This propaganda poster most likely was from which country?

a)

Japan

b)

U.S.

c)

The Philippines

d)

Germany

8.

Why were leaflets in WW2 dropped by the U.S in places moslty dominated by Japan?

a)

Soldiers would have more time to read them.

b)

They would think it came from the Japanese government.

c)

Less Japanese military in that area.

d)

All of the Above

9.

What was the aim of leaflets dropped in Japan by the U.S in terms of demoralization?

a)

Criticize Japan

b)

Criticize military commanders

c)

Mislead them about the war

d)

All of the Above

10.

What was the Surrender Pass in Leaflets?

a)

Tells the opposing side that they have surrendered.

b)

Asks the opposing side to surrender.

c)

Civilians who keep it receive payment.

d)

Guarantees the safety of soldiers who surrender.

11.

How did Japan counter the Surrender Passes?

a)

Military commanders instructed POW's to kill themselves.

b)

Government implemented harsh penalties for holders of the surrender pass.

c)

They did not

d)

Prevented them from dropping them

12.

How did the U.S get information about Japanese culture for leaflets?

a)

Prisoners of War

b)

Japanese Specilists

c)

Spy Planes

d)

They guessed

13.

Was the Unga-naizō (Unlucky Man) Leaflet effective?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

What did U.S leaflets in Japan say about Germany?

a)

They dislike your emperor

b)

They are losing the war

c)

They will betray you

d)

They have surrendered

15.

What did the U.S make the leaflets resemble in Japan to catch attention?

a)

Chocolate

b)

Japanese money bill

c)

Flower

d)

None of the above

16.

When were U.S leaflets most effective in Japan?

a)

Start of the wat

b)

Midst of the War

c)

End of the war

d)

Not effective at all