Japan's Invasion of China: 1937 Flashcard

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What event marked the beginning of Japan's full-scale invasion of China in 1937?

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The Marco Polo Bridge Incident

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Which Chinese city was subjected to a brutal massacre by Japanese forces in 1937?

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Nanking

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What was the primary reason for Japan's invasion of China in 1937?

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To gain access to natural resources

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Which international agreement did Japan violate by invading China in 1937?

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The Kellogg-Briand Pact

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Who was the leader of China during Japan's invasion in 1937?

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Chiang Kai-shek

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What was the name of the puppet state established by Japan in Manchuria before the full-scale invasion of China?

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Manchukuo

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Which Chinese city was the site of a significant battle between Chinese and Japanese forces in 1937? Options: Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chongqing

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Shanghai

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What was the response of the League of Nations to Japan's invasion of China?

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Diplomatic condemnation

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Which Chinese political party led the resistance against the Japanese invasion?

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The Kuomintang (Nationalist Party)

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What was the impact of the Japanese invasion on the Chinese civilian population?

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Widespread displacement and suffering