janeena- 3rd leason 6 Philippines Liberation

Which of the following best describes the overall impact of the liberation battles on the Philippines?

• They were solely military victories with no social impact.

• They led to immediate prosperity for all Filipinos.

• They resulted in minimal damage and few casualties.

• They restored freedom but left cities like Manila in ruins.

What was the strategic significance of the Leyte Landing?

• It led to the capture of Tokyo.

• It marked the end of World War II.

• It fulfilled MacArthur’s promise to return to the Philippines.

• It was the first battle in the Pacific Theater.

The term “Manila Massacre” refers to:

• The rebuilding of Manila after the war.

• The atrocities committed by Japanese forces against civilians in Manila.

• A peaceful protest in Manila.

• The liberation of Manila from Japanese occupation.

On what date did Japan announce its surrender, effectively ending World War II in Asia?

• September 2, 1945

• July 4, 1946

• August 15, 1945

• December 7, 1941

Which institution did U.S. troops reach in Manila to free Allied prisoners?

• De La Salle University

• University of the Philippines

• Santo Tomas University

• Ateneo de Manila University

What term describes the atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers against civilians in Manila?

• The Manila Uprising

• The Manila Massacre

• The Battle of Manila

• The Manila Liberation

Approximately how many civilians were killed during the fighting in Manila?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

Which two Japanese cities were the targets of atomic bombings?

• Tokyo and Yokohama

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Osaka and Kyoto

• Nagasaki and Sapporo

Who led the Japanese forces in Manila?

• General Hideki Tōjō

• General Tojo

• General Sanji Iwabuchi

• General Yamashita

The primary purpose of the Battle of Leyte Gulf was to:

• Destroy the Japanese Army in Luzon

• Secure control over Leyte Gulf

• Invade Japan directly

• Liberate Manila