American and Japanese Occupation Quiz

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the KALIBAPI?

• It abolished all American-established political parties.

• It was the sole Filipino party during the Japanese period.

• It recruited workers for the new Japanese-sponsored government.

• It actively promoted the Tagalog language as a central feature of the Filipino identity.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Preparatory Committee for Philippine Independence?

• It was led by Jose P. Laurel, who would later become President.

• This was established upon the declaration of the end of American rule.

• It was assigned to draft a new set of laws for the Japanese-sponsored government.

• It was formed by the KALIBAPI after Prime Minister Tojo promised to grant independence to the Philippines.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Philippine Executive Commission (PEC)?

• It was a temporary caretaker government of the Philippines.

• It was led by former Supreme Court Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos.

• It oversaw six departments run by a Filipino, with a Japanese adviser.

• It was tasked to foster strong cooperation that promotes the lifting of the 'great Oriental race'.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Kempeitai?

• They are the military police of the Japanese Imperial Army.

• They were secret police within the Japanese Imperial Army.

• They fought against the guerillas who were against the Laurel government.

• They were mild-mannered and honorable soldiers who served their homeland.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the MAKAPILI?

• Their leader was Luis Taruc.

• They were the spies of the Japanese government.

• Their main purpose is to counter anti-Japanese activities.

• The MAKAPILI stands for 'Malayang Katipunan ng mga Pilipino'.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the HUKBALAHAP?

• They reported their fellow Filipinos to the Japanese government.

• One of their main goals is to intercept Japanese soldiers and spies.

• They became the main source of information about Japanese military secrets.

• They were the biggest group of guerillas in the Philippines, with 20,000 active members.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Emperor Hirohito?

• He often spoke to his countrymen using the radio broadcast.

• He announced Japan’s formal surrender after the bombing of Nagasaki.

• He was spared from facing trial as a way for the Americans to make Japan an ally.

• He lived for forty more years after the end of WW2 and saw Japan’s economy grow.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Battle of Manila?

• The battle lasted for a month, from February 3 to March 3, 1945.

• The battle happened after America bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

• The battle resulted in thousands of deaths and complete devastation of the capital.

• The successful end of the battle marked a key victory to MacArthur’s campaign against the Japanese.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Japanese war crimes?

• The Japanese war crimes were only committed in the Philippines.

• The Manila Massacre of 1945 resulted in the death of 100,000 civilians.

• Human trafficking and exploitation included the so-called 'comfort women'.

• Human experimentation is one of the gruesome war crimes committed on civilian prisoners.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about General Douglas MacArthur?

• He wanted to attack Japan directly in order to end the war speedily.

• He was the leader of the United States of America Armed Forces in the Far East.

• He devoted more than two years of his life to liberate the Philippines while in Australia.

• He fought to return to the Philippines in order to protect the good reputation of the US.