Exploring the Philippines Campaign in World War II

What was the main reason for Japan's expansion in Asia before World War II?

• Territorial expansion

• Religious missions

• Economic sanctions

• Cultural influence

Which U.S. territory did Japan attack before invading the Philippine Islands?

• Guam

• Hawaii

• California

• Alaska

What was the primary strategic value of the Philippines in World War II?

• Large ground forces

• Nuclear capabilities

• Proximity to Japan

• Oil reserves

How did the geography of the Philippines influence its role in World War II?

• Strategic military position

• Cultural diversity

• Central trading hub

• Isolated location

Which general was recalled by the U.S. to defend the Philippines against the Japanese invasion?

• General Dwight Eisenhower

• General Omar Bradley

• General George Patton

• General Douglas MacArthur

What year did Japan begin its invasion of the Philippines during World War II?

• 1940

• 1941

• 1942

• 1943

Which event marked the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate the Philippines?

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Leyte

• Battle of Midway

• Invasion of Normandy

Which island was the first target in the Allied campaign to liberate the Philippines?

• Leyte

• Palawan

• Mindoro

• Luzon

What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila in 1945?

• Stalemate

• Ongoing conflict

• Japanese victory

• Allied victory

What was the final event that marked the end of Japanese occupation in the Philippines?

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Surrender of Japan

• Liberation of Manila

• Fall of Corregidor