On December 7, 1941, the United States was attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This surprise attack resulted in the deaths of over 2,400 Americans and led to the United States' entry into World War II. Test your knowledge of this historic event with our Pearl Harbor attack quiz.
What was the date of the Pearl Harbor attack?
December 7, 1941
December 8, 1941
December 6, 1941
December 9, 1941
What was the main reason for the Pearl Harbor attack?
Japan wanted to help Germany win the war
Japan wanted to expand its territory
Japan wanted to test its military power
Japan wanted to make a statement to the world
How many American ships were sunk during the Pearl Harbor attack?
14
12
10
8
How many American aircraft were destroyed during the Pearl Harbor attack?
200
150
188
250
Who was the President of the United States during the Pearl Harbor attack?
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
What was the name of the Japanese Admiral who led the Pearl Harbor attack?
Isoroku Yamamoto
Hirohito
Hideki Tojo
Tadamichi Kuribayashi
What was the United States' response to the Pearl Harbor attack?
Declaration of War on Japan
Diplomatic negotiations with Japan
Military retaliation against Germany
Economic sanctions against Japan
What was the code name for the Pearl Harbor attack?
Operation Market Garden
Operation Overlord
Operation Z
Operation Barbarossa
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