Pearl Harbor Quiz

What date did the attack on Pearl Harbor take place?

• December 17, 1941

• December 7, 1941

• December 7, 1940

• December 17, 1942

Where is Pearl Harbor located?

• Ohio

• Hawaii

• Hiroshima

• Haiti

Who attacked Pearl Harbor?

• Germany

• Japan

• Italy

• The United States

Why did Japanese leaders choose to attack on a Sunday?

• They expected many U.S. personnel to be asleep or eating breakfast.

• The weather was better for flying.

• It was a holiday.

• They wanted to attack at night.

What happened the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• The USS Arizona Memorial was built.

• The United States declared war on Japan.

• The Japanese Navy surrendered.

• Germany declared war on Japan.

What made the attack so devastating for the U.S. Navy?

• It lasted for many days.

• Many ships and planes were destroyed, and soldiers were caught unprepared.

• The attack took place at night.

• The Japanese Navy had better weapons.

What is the significance of the USS Arizona Memorial today?

• It houses the remains of the Pearl Harbor fleet.

• It honors the military personnel who lost their lives during the attack.

• It serves as a training site for modern naval officers.

• It was built to celebrate the victory over Japan.