People
Matsui was the top commander of the Japanese army
Failed to prevent or stop the atrocities that were committed during the massacre
Later executed in 1948 for his troops war crimes
A. General Iwane Matsui
B. Prince Asaka
C. Lieutenant General Kesago Nakajima
A. General Iwane Matsui
Brief battle between Chinese and Japanese troops near Beijing
A. July 7, 1937
B. Dec 1937 - Jan 1938
C. 1946-48
D. December 13, 1937
A. July 7, 1937
Who are the 2 sides fighting in the Massacre?
Japanese and Chinese
Why did Japan expand?
Raw materials and land
Acting commander under Matsui, directly responsible for the Japanese forces in China
Encouraged his soldiers to commit many atrocities, such as mass killings of citizens and prisoners
Was never put to justice because of his royal background
A. Lieutenant General Kesago Nakajima
B. Prince Asaka
C. General Iwane Matsui
B. Prince Asaka
Japanese military leaders are put on trial and General Iwane Matsui who lead the invasion of Nanking is executed
A. December 13, 1937
B. Dec 1937 - Jan 1938
C. December 9, 1937
D. 1946-48
D. 1946-48
Where did the Nanking Massacre happen?
Nanjing
True of False: The government tried to stay and help citizens.
False
Commander of the Japanese 16th Division
His division is known for, and was directly involved in the worst atrocities that took place in Nanking
His men commited mass executions and sexual violence on his behalf
A. Lieutenant General Kesago Nakajima
B. General Iwane Matsui
C. Prince Asaka
A. Lieutenant General
Kesago Nakajima
Japan captures Shanghai
Japanese forces head for Nanking
A. 1946-48
B. December 13, 1937
C. Nov-Dec 1937
D. July 7, 1937
C. Nov-Dec 1937
How many people were affected?
A. 100,000 to150,000
B. 200,000 to 300,000
C. 400,000 to 500,000
D. 50,000 to 100,000
B. 200,000 to 300,000
What were the 2 main things Japanese troops did to civilians?
Rape and Mass executions