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Quiz about More Japanese Suicide Weapons of WWII

More Japanese Suicide Weapons of WWII Quiz

Some of these are well known and some require a bit of thought. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
beterave

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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324,640

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. During WWII, what was Bushido? Hint

a warrior class

a code of conduct

military tactics

suicide tactics

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did the Japanese usually launch Banzai charges? Hint

at noon

at night

in the morning

anytime

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Question 3 of 10

3. During island campaigns like Saipan and Okinawa, what were Japanese civilians encouraged to do in order to avoid capture? Hint

they were told to surrender and save themselves

join the soldiers in the Banzai charge

help the army defend the island

escape by any means

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of suicide weapons were the Koryu and Kairyu? Hint

midget submarines

prototype suicide aircraft

suicide bombers

suicide swimmers

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Question 5 of 10

5. What kind of suicide boat was the Shinyo? Hint

a row boat

a steam boat

a sail boat

a motor boat

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did the Japanese call a torpedo that was modified as a suicide weapon? Hint

the Kykryu

the Kaiten

the Baka

the Uh Oh

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who were the 'Thunder gods' of the Kamikaze Corps? Hint

any pilot who rammed a B-29 bomber

Zero pilots

Ohka pilots

Betty Bomber pilots

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Kamikaze bore the least resemblance to an aircraft? Hint

the B6N2 Tenzan (Heavenly Mountain)

the Tsurugi (Sabre)

the Ohka (Cherry Blossom)

the D4Y Suisei (Comet)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was a kamikaze pilot usually given before his flight? Hint

a sword

a funeral

a ceremonial last meal or toast

a promotion

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Japanese battleship was sent on a one way suicide mission during the invasion of Okinawa? Hint

the Mushai

the Yamato

the Nagato

the Yamashiro

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During WWII, what was Bushido?

Answer: a code of conduct

During WWII, Bushido was the Japanese soldiers' code of conduct. It stressed duty, and loyalty to the Emperor. However, it was a far cry from the original and true meaning of Bushido.

2. When did the Japanese usually launch Banzai charges?

Answer: at night

The majority of the Banzai charges were usually launched at night as a last resort in order to avoid capture and the shame of defeat. Even the wounded were expected to participate or destroy themselves to avoid capture.

3. During island campaigns like Saipan and Okinawa, what were Japanese civilians encouraged to do in order to avoid capture?

Answer: help the army defend the island

Japanese civilians on the islands of Saipan and Okinawa were told to kill themselves and their families in order to avoid capture. The worst example of this practice was seen on Saipan at Marpi Point.

4. What kind of suicide weapons were the Koryu and Kairyu?

Answer: midget submarines

The Koryu and Kairyu were both midget submarines. Both were used as suicide weapons as the war progressed.

5. What kind of suicide boat was the Shinyo?

Answer: a motor boat

The Shinyo was a very fast motorized one man suicide boat. They were first seen at Kerama Retto during the Okinawa campaign.

6. What did the Japanese call a torpedo that was modified as a suicide weapon?

Answer: the Kaiten

The modified torpedo that seved as suicide weapon was called a Kaiten. The literal translation of Kaiten is 'turn toward Heaven'. The Japanese built five different versions of this weapon.

7. Who were the 'Thunder gods' of the Kamikaze Corps?

Answer: Ohka pilots

The 'Thunder gods' were all Ohka pilots who were launched off a Betty bomber. Although their success rate was low, the Ohka were the most feared Kamikaze because of their speed and warhead.

8. Which Kamikaze bore the least resemblance to an aircraft?

Answer: the Ohka (Cherry Blossom)

The Ohka (Cherry Blossom) bore no resemblance to any conventional prop aircraft. It was a manned flying bomb capable of a speed of 400mph with a 1,000lb warhead.

9. What was a kamikaze pilot usually given before his flight?

Answer: a ceremonial last meal or toast

The kamikaze pilot was usually given a ceremonial last meal or toast of either sake or water before his final flight, a kind of funeral.

10. Which Japanese battleship was sent on a one way suicide mission during the invasion of Okinawa?

Answer: the Yamato

The Yamato along with several escorts sortied on a one way mission during the invasion of Okinawa. She was sank with a loss of 3,332 of her crew and fleet commander Ito, exactly one full day's sailing from Okinawa.

Source: Author beterave

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