Russo-Japanese War Quiz

What was the main cause of the Russo-Japanese War?

• Religious differences

• Disputes over Manchuria and Korea

• Access to oil fields

• Expansion into the Middle East

When did the Russo-Japanese War begin?

• January 1904

• February 1904

• March 1904

• April 1904

Which Russian Tsar led the country into the war?

• Alexander III

• Peter the Great

• Nicholas II

• Ivan IV

What strategic port did Russia lease in 1898?

• Vladivostok

• Dalian

• Port Arthur

• Nakhodka

What made Port Arthur strategically important to Russia?

• It was near oil fields

• It had a year-round warm-water port

• It was the capital of Manchuria

• It was close to the Suez Canal

Which railway was extended to connect to Port Arthur?

• Manchurian Express

• Eastern Rail Line

• Siberian Spur

• Trans-Siberian Railway

Which ally supported Japan diplomatically before the war?

• Germany

• France

• Britain

• United States

How did the Japanese begin the war?

• A naval blockade of Port Arthur

• A surprise land invasion

• A surprise attack on Port Arthur

• Bombing of Vladivostok

What was Russia’s initial perception of Japan’s military?

• Highly advanced

• Equal to Russia’s

• Poor and outdated

• Superior in technology

Which group did Russian propaganda often mock?

• Japanese soldiers

• German officers

• British sailors

• Chinese diplomats