15 Questions
When did the Japanese invasion of the Philippines begin?
December 8, 1941
Who was in command of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East during World War II?
General Douglas MacArthur
Where did President Quezon flee to with his family and some officials during World War II?
Corregidor
Which event triggered the United States' entry into World War II?
Japanese invasion of Pearl Harbor
What was the infamous event that followed the surrender of American and Filipino forces in Bataan?
Bataan Death March
What was the duration of the battle in Bataan?
Four months
What was the significance of the battle in Bataan on the war fronts?
It delayed the invasion of Australia and New Zealand
Who were the primary fighters in Bataan according to the text?
Untrained citizen soldiers
What contributed significantly to the surrender in Bataan?
Overwhelming enemy forces
Which term best describes the conditions faced during the battle in Bataan?
Adverse
What was the significance of the Commonwealth Act 671 passed by the National Assembly?
It invested the president with extraordinary powers to deal with the Japanese invasion.
What was the fate of Manila after it was declared an Open City?
The Japanese entered Manila on January 2, 1942 and the city was abandoned by its residents.
What was the role of General Douglas MacArthur during the defense of the Philippines?
MacArthur ordered the retreat of the USAFFE troops to Bataan and then left for Australia on March 11, 1942.
What was the fate of the USAFFE troops who were forced to surrender in Bataan?
The USAFFE troops who surrendered in Bataan were forced to endure the Bataan Death March, a horrific atrocity committed by the Japanese.
What was the significance of the Sakdalista Movement during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
The Sakdalista Movement had no significant impact on the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and the resistance efforts.
Test your knowledge of the events in the Philippines during the period between December 16, 1941, and the early days of 1942. From extraordinary presidential powers to the declaration of Manila as an Open City, this quiz covers significant historical moments.
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