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Quiz: World War II in the Pacific Begin
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When was Pearl Harbor? A. 12/7/1941 B. 6/6/1944 C. 8/6/1945 D. 12/8/1941
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Correct! Pearl harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. 350 aircraft and 8 battleships were destroyed or damaged. For more information, visit http://www.pearlharbor.org/ http://www.pearlharbor.org/ Next Question
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Incorrect June 6, 1944 is known as D-day, or when Allied forces first invaded more information about D-day can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/ Back to question
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Maybe Next Time August 6, 1945 was the day that the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima by the B-52 named Enola Gay for more information visit http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/hiroshima.htm http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/hiroshima.htm Back to question
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Almost December 8, 1941 was the day that President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his famous speech, asking Congress to declare war on Japan for more information visit http://historymatters.gm u.edu/d/5166/ http://historymatters.gm u.edu/d/5166/ Back to question
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What country was the United States fighting in the Pacific during World War II? A. Great Britain B. Germany C. Japan D. Soviet Union
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Incorrect Great Britain and the Soviet Union were the two major allies of the United States during World War II. Back to question
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Incorrect Germany was the primary axis power in Europe during World War II. For more information visit http://germanyinworldwar2.com/ http://germanyinworldwar2.com/ Back to question
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Correct Japan was the country that attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 and was the primary enemy during the Pacific War. More information at http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2129.html http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2129.html Next question
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Who was the emperor of Japan during World War II D. Hirohito A. Adolf Hitler B. Benito Mussolini C. Joseph Stalin
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Wrong Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, more information at http://www.secondworldwar.co.uk/ahitler.ht ml http://www.secondworldwar.co.uk/ahitler.ht ml Back to question
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Please Try Again Benito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy during World War 2. More information at http://comandosupremo.com/mussolini.html http://comandosupremo.com/mussolini.html Back to question
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Incorrect Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2. The Soviet Union was allied with the United States and Great Britain during the war. More information at http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.c o.uk/RUSstalin.htm http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.c o.uk/RUSstalin.htm Back to question
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Correct Hirohito was the emperor of Japan when it attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor and during the rest of World War II. More information at http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm Next Question
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Which battle involved 5 United States Marines raising a flag over Mount Suribachi? A. Battle of Midway B. Battle of Iwo Jima C. Battle of the Coral Sea D. Pearl Harbor
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Incorrect The Battle of Midway was fought between June 4-7, 1942 near Midway atoll in the Pacific Ocean. More information avaliable at http://www.history.navy.mil /photos/events/wwii- pac/midway/midway.htm http://www.history.navy.mil /photos/events/wwii- pac/midway/midway.htm Back to question
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Correct The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in February 1945 and was crucial to the United States island hopping strategy to reach the Japanese mainland. More information at http://www.historylearningsite. co.uk/battle_of_iwo_jima.htm http://www.historylearningsite. co.uk/battle_of_iwo_jima.htm Next question
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Try Again The Battle of the Coral Sea took place in May 1942 and prevented the Japanese from capturing Port Moresby, New Guinea. More information at http://www.history.navy.mil/p hotos/events/wwii- pac/coralsea/coralsea.htm http://www.history.navy.mil/p hotos/events/wwii- pac/coralsea/coralsea.htm Back to question
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Maybe Next Time Pearl harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. 350 aircraft and 8 battleships were destroyed or damaged. For more information, visit http://www.pearlharbor.org/http://www.pearlharbor.org/ Back to question
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Which day did Japan surrender to the United States? A. 8/14/1945 B. 12/7/1941 C. 6/6/1944 D. 8/6/1945
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Correct Japan surrendered to the United States on August 14, 1945 after the dropping of atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. More information at http://www.history.c om/topics/v-j-day http://www.history.c om/topics/v-j-day End of quiz
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Incorrect Pearl harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. 350 aircraft and 8 battleships were destroyed or damaged. For more information, visit http://www.pearlharbor.org/ http://www.pearlharbor.org/ Back to question
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Incorrect June 6, 1944 is known as D-day, or when Allied forces first invaded more information about D-day can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/ Back to question
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Maybe Next Time August 6, 1945 was the day that the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima by the B-52 named Enola Gay for more information visit http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/hiroshima.htm http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/hiroshima.htm Back to question
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Picture 1, slide 2 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://maryt.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/thursday-thirteen-6/ Picture 2, slide 3 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/pearl_harbour.htm Picture 3, slide 4, slide 20, and slide 23 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2010/06/06/commemorating-d- day-june-6-1944 Picture 4, slide 5 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://worldwariitcms.pbworks.com/The-War-in-the-Pacific-Ends Picture 5, slide 6, and slide 25 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/day-of-infamy/ Picture 6, slide 7 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-m/bb63-a1.htm Picture 7, slide 8 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/britain/flag.shtml
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Picture 8, slide 8 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.coldwar.hu/html/en/_6_2.html Picture 9, slide 9 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://symbolphotos.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html Picture 10, slide 10 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.usflags.com/products/Japan-Ensign-Flag.asp Picture 11, slide 11 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.archives.gov/publications/ref-info-papers/70/ Picture 12, slide 12 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://ofwnow.com/special- report/dna-tests-reveals-adolf-hitlers-roots/6415 Picture 13, slide 13 retrieved 9/21/2010 from https://jspivey.wikispaces.com/Fascism+3-4+G+Hanna,+Rachel+%26+Jason Picture 14, slide 14 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-483230/Traitors- family-Stalins-informers.html
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Picture 15, slide 15 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.ville- ge.ch/mhng/hydrozoa/history/hirohito.htm Picture 16, slide 16 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.uiowa.edu/policult/politicalphotos/iwo_jima.html Picture 17, slide 17 retrieved 9/21/2010 fr0m http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/mid-8t2.htm Picture 18, slide 18 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.landlockedfilms.com/history.html Picture 19, slide 19 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.usmilitary.com/3365/navy-battle-of-the-coral-sea/ Picture 20, slide 21 retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.skylighters.org/vjday/ Picture 21, slide 22, retrieved 9/21/2010 from http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/japansur/js-8.htm
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