Japon efect�a ejercicios militares en medio de tensiones con China

Japon efect�a ejercicios militares en medio de tensiones con China

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Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Japan's military is showcasing its defense capabilities under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The annual large-scale exercises, named 'Poder de Fuego', are held near Mount Fuji to simulate repelling a hypothetical invasion of remote Japanese islands. These exercises emphasize island defense and reflect ongoing territorial disputes with China over uninhabited archipelagos in the East China Sea. The exercises involve 2,300 soldiers, 20 aircraft, and 80 tanks and armored vehicles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under whose leadership is Japan showcasing its military power?

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister Naoto Kan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the large-scale military exercises conducted by Japan?

Samurai Shield

Operation Island Shield

Poder de Fuego

Mount Fuji Defense

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the 'Poder de Fuego' exercises conducted?

Mount Fuji

Okinawa

Hokkaido

Tokyo Bay

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many soldiers are participating in the exercises?

3,000 soldiers

4,500 soldiers

2,300 soldiers

1,500 soldiers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries are involved in territorial disputes over uninhabited archipelagos?

Japan and Taiwan

Japan and China

Japan and Russia

Japan and South Korea