Question

What was the significance of Guadalcanal to Japan?

1. The island was sacred to the Shinto religion
2. The island offered a good position for attacking the Philippines
3. The island was known to have oil reserves beneath it
4. The island was in an ideal position for controlling the Solomon Islands

Answer 1

`ANSWER \rightarrow 4)`

Answer 2

Guadalcanal was significant to Japan because the island was in an ideal position for controlling the Solomon Islands.