Pearl Harbor History Quiz

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    Pearl Harbor is located on which Hawaiian island?

    • Oahu
    • Hawaii
    • Maui
    • Kauai
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The Pearl Harbor is a famous place in Hawaii, USA and its history goes a long way back. How much do you know about this very important harbor especially in regard to World War II? Find out below.

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  • 2. 

    On what date did Congress pass a formal declaration of war against Japan?

    • December 7, 1941

    • December 8, 1941

    • December 14, 1941

    • December 31, 1941

    Correct Answer
    A. December 8, 1941
    Explanation
    Only one person in Congress voted against the declaration. Rep. Jeannette Rankin of Montana also voted against America's entry into World War I.

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  • 3. 

    What is the total number of people killed in the attack?

    • 1418

    • 897

    • 2388

    • 3146

    Correct Answer
    A. 2388
    Explanation
    The casualties included 1998 Navy, 109 Marines, 233 Army, and 48 civilians. 64 Japanese were killed. Approximately 1177 of the casualties were from the USS Arizona.

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  • 4. 

    The Japanese successfully sank American aircraft carriers on December 7th.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There were no aircraft carriers docked in Pearl Harbor on December 7th. The USS Enterprise was delivering aircraft to Wake Island, while the USS Lexington was doing the same to Midway Island. The USS Saratoga was entering dry dock in San Diego for an overhaul that didn't happen.

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  • 5. 

    How many planes were destroyed in the attack for the Americans and Japanese?

    • 105

    • 327

    • 217

    • 86

    Correct Answer
    A. 217
    Explanation
    Of the 217, 188 belonged to the Americans. 29 Japanese planes were shot down or crashed.

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  • 6. 

    Give the number of winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor for their actions on December 7th?

    • 5

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 15
    Explanation
    Of the fifteen, ten were awarded posthumously. Of the five survivors, one was killed in action 11 months later.

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  • 7. 

    What year was the USS Arizona Memorial dedicated?

    • 1948

    • 1954

    • 1962

    • 1971

    Correct Answer
    A. 1962
    Explanation
    After the attack, the first official recognition of the USS Arizona came from Admiral Arthur Radford, who ordered an American flag flown over the ship. Construction of the Memorial began in 1960.

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    Which one was the first ship destroyed in the attack?

    • USS California

    • USS Raleigh

    • USS Utah

    • USS Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. USS Utah
    Explanation
    The USS Utah was the first ship destroyed in the attack. This can be inferred from the fact that it is listed as one of the options and is the correct answer.

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