Japanese Military/Technology
What was the most common Japanese rifle?
The Arisaka rifle
What were the 2 most common rifles used in WWII?
M2 Garand and the M1 Carbine
What did anti-war art depict?
The consequences or sad things of war
What were the 2 major religions of Japan?
Buddhism and Shinto
Which of these 4 things was NOT invented by the Japanese during WWII?
A) Death RayB) Suicide Diving Suits
C) Kamikaze Tank
D) Cipher Machine
C) Kamikaze Tank
1,000 pounds
What was the most common US art style during WWII?
Propaganda pictures
What percentage of the population practiced Shinto in Japan?
80%
How long was the Battle of Guadalcanal?
7 months
What was a common injury that soldiers got when handling the M1 Garand?
The Garand Thumb or M1 Thumb
What was one of the most successful ways used to recruit in America?
Paintings to make someone feel guilty for not participating in the war
What was the state of Japanese farmland?
What day was V-J day? (Hint: It wasn't the same day Japan surrendered)
Sep 2, 1945
What was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the bomb over Hiroshima, Japan?
Enola Gay
Who was the most famous anti-war Japanese artist?
Matsumoto Shunsuke
What were the 2 car brands that competed for the top spot in the car market?
Nissan and Toyota
Who was the Japanese general who commanded Pearl Harbor and The Battle of Midway?
General Chuichi Nagumo
What was the nickname of the 240mm Howitzer cannon?
Black Dragon
Who was the most famous Japanese prolific painters?
Fujuta Tsuguharu
When did Japan surrender?
August 14th, 1945