Quiz & Worksheet - Key Battles in the Pacific Theater in WWII

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Why was Gen MacArthurs abandonment of the Philippines significant?

The 'Gateway to Asia' was now in the hands of the enemy.

The tide of the war in the Pacific turned toward the Allies.

American military commanders were now able to focus their attentions on defeating Hitler.

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Worksheet

Print The Pacific Ocean Theater of WWII: Japan vs. The Allies Worksheet

1. Why was the Battle of Midway so pivotal to the war in the Pacific?

It allowed for the planning of the Doolittle Raid on Japan.
The Bataan Death March across Midway island showed the American people how brutal the Japanese military could be.
It included the Battle of the Coral Sea, where the U.S. intercepted the Japanese communication codes. From this point forward, the U.S. was able to know the Japanese plans.
The victory at Midway included the sinking of many important Japanese ships putting them on the defensive for the rest of the war.

2. Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

They were hoping to use the island as a base to invade mainland America.
They attacked in response to the Battle of Midway earlier in 1941.
Japan wanted to reclaim Hawaii, which the U.S. took from Japan in the late 1800's.
The Japanese were reacting to the U.S. getting involved in World War II, trying to beat them before they became too powerful.
This sneak attack was meant to cripple the U.S. naval fleet and keep them from stopping Japan's control of the Pacific during World War II.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz/worksheet combo will help check your understanding of the lesson on the key battles in the Pacific theater during WWII. Some of the details that you will be assessed on include the occasion during which the famous line, 'I shall return' was spoken and the importance of the Battle of Midway.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this printable worksheet and quiz to review:

Attack on Pearl Harbor
Goal of island hopping
Turning point in the Pacific theater

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet allow students to test the following skills:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson on the key battles in the Pacific theater in WWII
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the strategic moves against Japan
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the purpose of the Manhattan Project

Additional Learning

To learn more about this topic, review the accompanying lesson, The Pacific Ocean Theater of WWII: Japan vs. the Allies. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Recognize the plight of American POWs
Understand the impact of the Doolittle Raid
Know the outcome of MacArthur's efforts in the Philippines
Identify the events that preceded the bombing of Pearl Harbor

The Pacific Ocean Theater of WWII: Japan vs. The Allies