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WorksheetsWWII in the Pacific Quiz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 43mins
The U.S. military strategy in which bombers would pound an island with bombs, but ground troops would pass that island by to attack an island that was less-well defended. The goal was to force the enemy Japanese to retreat to their home islands.
Island Hopping
Atomic Bomb
A type of bomb that uses atomic reactions to create a massive explosion. The U.S. dropped them on Japan to end WWII.
Island Hopping
Atomic Bomb
The war in Europe was fought the same way as the war in the Pacific.
True
False
After General MacArthur left his troops, captured by the Japanese, he feared he would never return back to save them.
True
False
A Japanese admiral was very optimistic about Japanese success in WWII.
True
False
The Battle of the Midway was America’s first victory over Japan.
True
False
The closer America got to Japan, the more Japan started to give up.
True
False
The atomic bomb was given the code name “Atomic Project” to keep other countries from finding out what they were creating.
True
False
President Truman made the hard decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan.
True
False
The first atomic bomb, dropped on August 6, 1945 was nicknamed 'Little Boy' and was dropped on what city in Japan?
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Tokyo
Kobe
The second atomic bomb, dropped on August 9, 1945 was nicknamed 'Fat Man' and was dropped on what city in Japan?
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Tokyo
Kobe
After the devastating atomic bombing, Japan surrendered to the Allies on.....
August 6, 1945
August 9, 1945
August 14, 1945
September 2, 1945
V-J Day is known for "Victory Over Japan" is celebrated on which date?
August 6, 1945
August 9, 1945
August 14, 1945
September 2, 1945
Why is the economic cost of the war difficult to determine?
because there was so much property damage
because so many nations participated in the war (directly or indirectly)
because no nation kept track of the economic cost
Which best describes Island Hopping?
Taking the Pacific island-by-island to get closer to Japan
Attacking the Japanese mainland's surrounding islands in quick succession
Attacking and retreating to different islands to distract the Japanese navy
The vacation we all wish we had for spring break
Which of these is NOT a reason the US want to take islands closer to Japan? (Choose the one which is NOT a reason!)
To use island airfields to bomb mainland Japan
To gain control of more of the Pacific Ocean
To force Japanese forces back towards Japan
To turn them into vacation spots for US forces
What was the US strategy in the Pacific?
Attack Japanese mainland head on
Attack Japanese in China
Split the attack, one looks to take the Philippines, the other takes small Pacific islands
All out naval warfare in the Pacific with no ground war
How did the Battle of Midway end?
Decisive win for the Japanese, US would take years to recover
Decisive win for the US, a major turning point in the war
Stalemate, neither side could win
Decisive win for the Japanese, US retreats to Pearl Harbor
What was Admiral Nimitz's plan, having known the attack on Midway was coming?
Have aircraft carriers on standby to ambush the Japanese
Meet the Japanese forces before they could reach Midway
Do nothing, he was unable to prepare for the surprise attack
Send all of his forces away to let the Japanese take an empty base
What major advantage did the US have at the Battle of Midway?
They knew the attack was coming
The Japanese didn't know the Americans were coming
They were still angry after Pearl Harbor
The Japanese had no aircraft
What was the bombing of Tokyo after Pearl Harbor called?
Tokyo Raid
Doolittle Raid
Hiroshima Raid
Pearl Harbor Raid
One strategy the Japanese wanted to do was to attack the US fleet at Midway. What was the other?
Cut off supply lines through the Coral Sea
Attack Alaska to prepare to attack the US mainland
Cut off supply lines in the Indian Ocean
Attack the ports of Los Angeles and San Francisco
Why was the US able to recover so quickly from the Pearl Harbor attacks?
Aircraft Carriers were not at Pearl Harbor
Japan ended the attack early
The attacks on Pearl Harbor didn't affect the US much
What was a major concern of scientists who left Nazi Germany for the United States before World War II?
They feared Germany would pass the US in industrial production.
They feared Germany was trying to develop nuclear weapons.
They did not think Germany wanted to develop nuclear weapons.
They did not think Germany was paying attention to their work.
What was the result of the Trinity Test in 1945?
Japan was convinced to surrender to the Allies.
The US government shut down the Manhattan Project.
Scientists realized how powerful the nuclear bomb was.
Scientists persuaded the US to use the bomb on Germany.
Who was in charge of US forces in Japan following World War II?
the US Congress
President Truman
General Eisenhower
General MacArthur
How did the US change the government of Japan after World War II?
It created a democratic government.
It barred former soldiers from voting.
It put Japan’s military in charge.
It allowed the emperor to gain more power.
What battles in the Pacific are considered "turning point" battles?
Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima
Okinawa, Coral Sea
Guadalcanal, Midway
Midway, Pearl Harbor
What was the role Okinawa played in the decision to use the atomic bomb?
Projected American casualties were too high
The US had spent a lot of money building it
The Japanese were refusing to surrender
The Japanese were using civilians as targets
What made Okinawa different from other amphibious operations in the Pacific?
It took longer to win than expected
Japanese used caves to fight
The Japanese refused to surrender
Civilians were present
Rank the battles, according to American casualties (least to greatest)
Guadalcanal
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Guadalcanal
Okinawa
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Guadalcanal
Okinawa
Guadalcanal
Iwo Jima
Which detail is NOT correct about the American B-29 bombing of Japan in 1944-45?
They flew from Tinian and Saipan
They used bombs that burned cities
The U.S. intentionally killed civilians in their bombing raids
The U.S. tried high altitude bombing, but it was a failure
What detail is not correct about the B-29 Superfortress?
It was built by Boeing
They had pressurized cabins
They could carry a 20,000 lb load
They had a distance of about 10,000 miles
What type of warfare did the Marines perfect in battles like Guadalcanal?
Jungle fighting
Amphibious warfare
Night warfare
Air-to-ground attacks
Identify the best answer: Why did Japan attack Midway?
To destroy the American fleet
To stop future American raids on Japanese territory
To prepare for an invasion of Hawaii
It was trying to expand its power in the Pacific
How/why did the Amerians ultimately win at Midway
They had better planes
Yamamoto did not anticipate American carrier planes
Americans had more carrier-based planes to attack with
American intel cracked their codes
Midway was important because...
It swung the balance of power to the U.S.
Wiped out much of the Japanese navy
Japan had to start using kamikazes
The Japanese couldn't win
What pivotal naval battle occurred in June 1942?
The Battle of the Coral Sea
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Guadalcanal
Other
Who became the naval commander, based in Pearl Harbor, immediately after Pearl Harbor?
Admiral Kimmel
Admiral Halsey
Admiral Nimitz
Admiral Smith
Why did Japan PLAN the attack at Pearl Harbor?
The US had put an embargo on oil & fuel
The US was pro-China
Japan anticipated war w/ the US
Japan wanted to eliminate the American threat to their power
The United States stationed its Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii because...
just in case it was needed to get to the US territory of the Philippines
To antagonize the Japanese
To project American power in the Central Pacific
In the hopes that Japan would attack it
What was Japan's goal in the Pacific?
A) To establish naval superiority.
B) To defend instead of taking an offensive position.
C) To establish air superiority.
D) Both A and C.
What was a result of the Manhattan Project?
The U.S. failed to weaponize nuclear energy.
The Atomic Age was ushered in.
