Battle of Tsushima (1905, Tsushima Strait) — Questions and answers

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What was the name of Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō's flagship?

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  1. Mikasa ✓
  2. Tsushima
  3. Baltic
  4. Goliath

Answer: Mikasa

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Who was the leader of Russia who wanted a vast empire across Asia?

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  1. Admiral Alekseyev
  2. Tsar Nicholas II ✓
  3. Emperor Togo
  4. Captain Semenoff

Answer: Tsar Nicholas II

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What three things did Admiral Tōgō understand were important for his fleet?

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  1. Slow speeds, old technology, and comfortable beds
  2. Fancy uniforms, big parades, and loud cannons
  3. Speed, maneuverability, and accurate gunnery ✓
  4. Getting lost at sea, finding treasure, and singing sea shanties

Answer: Speed, maneuverability, and accurate gunnery

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What was the name of Admiral Tōgō's simple battle plan?

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  1. Hide and Seek
  2. Circle the Ships
  3. Cross the T ✓
  4. Ramming Speed

Answer: Cross the T

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What happened to Admiral Rozhestvensky's flagship, the Knyaz Suvorov?

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  1. It led the Japanese fleet into battle.
  2. It was quickly disabled and Admiral Rozhestvensky had to transfer ships. ✓
  3. It captured a Japanese ship.
  4. It sailed away safely and helped other ships.

Answer: It was quickly disabled and Admiral Rozhestvensky had to transfer ships.

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What happened to Admiral Rozhestvensky at the end of the battle?

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  1. He escaped to a neutral port.
  2. He captured a Japanese ship.
  3. He was wounded and captured. ✓
  4. He became the new leader of the Japanese fleet.

Answer: He was wounded and captured.

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What was a big result of Japan winning the Battle of Tsushima?

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  1. Japan lost its power in the world.
  2. European nations became even stronger.
  3. Japan rose as a major world power. ✓
  4. The Russian Revolution ended immediately.

Answer: Japan rose as a major world power.

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What does the Battle of Tsushima still teach people today?

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  1. How to build old ships that are easy to sink.
  2. That outdated navies are always the strongest.
  3. The importance of modern technology, good training, and smart planning. ✓
  4. That naval battles are not very important for history.

Answer: The importance of modern technology, good training, and smart planning.

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