Berlin Blockade And Airlift Quiz

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The Berlin blockade was created so as to limit the accessibility by France, Britain and America to their sectors in East Germany. This blockade led to two million citizens lacking some basic needs therefore the airlifts had to be made. Take up the quiz below and see how much you know about the blockage an airlift.

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  • 2. 

    Who had the idea to create the Berlin Blockade?

    • The USSR

    • Russia

    • Germany

    • The USA

    Correct Answer
    A. The USSR
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The USSR. The Berlin Blockade was a Soviet Union initiative that occurred in 1948-1949. It involved the blockade of West Berlin, cutting off all supplies and access to the city in an attempt to gain control over it. The USSR's goal was to force the Western Allies (primarily the USA) to abandon West Berlin or give in to Soviet demands. This event was a major escalation of tensions between the East and the West during the early years of the Cold War.

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    What did America, Britain and France do during the Blockade? - ProProfs

    What did America, Britain and France do during the Blockade?

    • Drop an Atomic Bomb into Berlin.

    • Improve the conditions of people living in East Berlin.

    • Improve the conditions of people living in West Berlin

    • No actions were made.

    Correct Answer
    A. Improve the conditions of people living in West Berlin
    Explanation
    During the blockade, America, Britain, and France took actions to improve the conditions of people living in West Berlin. This implies that they provided assistance and aid to the residents of West Berlin, possibly in the form of food, supplies, or other resources, in order to alleviate the hardships caused by the blockade.

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    Why did the USSR start the Blockade? There are two correct answers to this. Which one was more important?

    • They didn't like the new currency which was introduced to Germany and Berlin.

    • Just for fun :P

    • They didn't want to lose the other Airports located in Berlin

    • They didn't like that Berlin was also divided into 4 zones.

    Correct Answer
    A. They didn't like the new currency which was introduced to Germany and Berlin.
    Explanation
    The USSR started the Blockade because they didn't like the new currency introduced to Germany and Berlin. This was more important because it directly affected their economic and political interests in the region. By blocking the supply routes, they aimed to exert pressure on the Western Allies and gain leverage in negotiations regarding the future of Berlin. The currency issue was a key factor in the growing tensions between the USSR and the Western powers, ultimately leading to the division of Berlin and the Cold War.

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    How long did the Berlin Blockade last?

    • 209 days

    • 437 days

    • 318 days

    • More than 2 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 318 days
    Explanation
    The Berlin Blockade lasted for 318 days. This event occurred from June 24, 1948, to May 12, 1949. It was a Soviet attempt to block the Western Allies' access to West Berlin, which was located within Soviet-controlled East Germany. The blockade involved cutting off all land, water, and rail routes into West Berlin, effectively isolating the city. The Western Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift, a massive effort to supply the city with food, fuel, and other necessities by air. The blockade ended when the Soviets lifted it after realizing that it was not successful in achieving their objectives.

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    America, Britain and France united their zones in Germany, 1946. What was the zone called?

    • Trizonia

    • Bizonia

    • Cazonia

    • Gerzonia

    Correct Answer
    A. Trizonia
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    BONUS QUESTION: How many engines did the Aircraft C-54 have?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4. This means that the Aircraft C-54 had four engines.

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    How many flights were there in total?

    • 100,000 - 150,000

    • 400 - 900

    • More than 500,000

    • 250,000 - 300,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 250,000 - 300,000
    Explanation
    The given answer range of 250,000 - 300,000 suggests that the total number of flights was between 250,000 and 300,000. This means that there were a significant number of flights, but not an excessively high number like more than 500,000. The answer range also rules out the lower options of 100,000 - 150,000 and 400 - 900, indicating that the number of flights was higher than those ranges.

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    HARDCORE BONUS QUESTION: How much Horse power did ONE of the four engines have on the C-54 Aircraft?

    • 100 Hp

    • 300 Hp

    • 1,450 Hp

    • Over 1,500 Hp

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,450 Hp
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1,450 Hp. This indicates that one of the four engines on the C-54 Aircraft had a horsepower of 1,450.

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