How Much Do You Know About Hiroshima And Nagasaki?

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    What was the name of the plane that dropped the A-bomb on Hiroshima?

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An atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by US air forces. Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor led to World War 2. For the first time, a nuclear weapon was used which led to the destruction of the city. This quiz has been created to let students and history learners know about the history and politics behind the war. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best.

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  • 2. 

    What day did the bomb get dropped on Hiroshima?

    • Aug. 9

    • Aug. 6

    • Nov. 25

    • Sept. 9

    Correct Answer
    A. Aug. 6
    Explanation
    On August 6, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II. This event marked the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare. The bomb, named "Little Boy," devastated the city, causing immense destruction and loss of life. The date of August 6, 1945, is significant as it is the day when this catastrophic event occurred.

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  • 3. 

    What was the name of the A-bomb dropped on Nagasaki?

    • Little Boy

    • Fat Man 

    • Big Boy 

    • Little 

    Correct Answer
    A. Fat Man 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Fat Man." Fat Man was the codename for the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Nagasaki in Japan during World War II. It was the second nuclear weapon to be used in warfare, following the bombing of Hiroshima with the bomb named "Little Boy." The Fat Man bomb was more powerful than Little Boy and caused significant destruction and loss of life in Nagasaki.

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  • 4. 

    What was the name of the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

    • Fat Man

    • Little Boy 

    • Little Man

    • Fat Boy

    Correct Answer
    A. Little Boy 
    Explanation
    Little Boy was the name of the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima. This atomic bomb was dropped by the United States during World War II on August 6, 1945. It was the first ever deployed nuclear weapon and caused immense destruction and loss of life in Hiroshima. The bomb was named "Little Boy" to contrast with the "Fat Man" bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki a few days later.

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  • 5. 

    What type of plane dropped the A-bomb on the two cities?

    • B-17

    • F4F

    • P-80

    • B-29

    Correct Answer
    A. B-29
    Explanation
    The correct answer is B-29. The B-29 was a type of plane that dropped the A-bomb on the two cities. The B-29, also known as the Superfortress, was a long-range bomber used by the United States during World War II. It was specifically designed to carry and deliver the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The B-29 played a crucial role in the end of the war and the beginning of the nuclear age.

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  • 6. 

    Who flew the plane that dropped the A-bomb on Hiroshima?

    • George Charter

    • Nick Heiser

    • Ben Lang

    • Paul Tibbets

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Tibbets
    Explanation
    Paul Tibbets flew the plane that dropped the A-bomb on Hiroshima.

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  • 7. 

    The writer supports the orthodox account.

    • YES

    • NO

    Correct Answer
    A. NO
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer "NO" is that the writer does not support the orthodox account.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following ideas did the writer consider as valid options for dropping the bomb?

    • Negotiating with the emporer of Japan

    • Dropping the demand for an unconditional surrender

    • An economic boycott of Russia

    • A surprise attack on Tokyo

    Correct Answer
    A. Dropping the demand for an unconditional surrender
    Explanation
    The writer considered dropping the demand for an unconditional surrender as a valid option for dropping the bomb. This suggests that the writer believed that if the demand for an unconditional surrender was dropped, it could potentially lead to a different outcome or resolution to the conflict. This option may have been seen as a way to potentially avoid the need for dropping the bomb and its devastating consequences.

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  • 9. 

    What kind of exhibit would the writer have liked to see at the Smithsonian?

    • A large scale exhibit which included the human consequences of the bombs

    • An exhibit focusing exclusively on the bombs and the suffering of the Japanese

    • A limited exhibit which described the Enola Gay

    • An exhibit focusing on the ferocity of the Japanese

    • An exhibit which focused on the reasons the Japanese surrendered

    Correct Answer
    A. A large scale exhibit which included the human consequences of the bombs
    Explanation
    The writer would have liked to see a large-scale exhibit at the Smithsonian that not only discussed the bombs themselves but also highlighted the human consequences of the bombs. This suggests that the writer is interested in understanding the impact and aftermath of the bombings, rather than solely focusing on the bombs or the suffering of the Japanese.

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  • 10. 

    Does the writer believe that the bombing saved American and Japanese lives? Answer yes or no and give a reason.

    • YES. An invasion of Japan would have cost many more lives.

    • Yes. Few lives were lost in the bombings.

    • No. Possibly an invasion might not have even been necessary.

    • No. Invading Japan wold not have cost many American or Japanese lives.

    Correct Answer
    A. No. Possibly an invasion might not have even been necessary.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is No. Possibly an invasion might not have even been necessary. This is because the writer believes that an invasion of Japan might not have been necessary to save American and Japanese lives. This suggests that there could have been alternative solutions or strategies to end the war without resorting to invasion.

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  • 11. 

    When did the bomb get dropped on Nagasaki?

    • Sept. 9

    • Aug. 6

    • Aug. 9

    • Nov. 25

    Correct Answer
    A. Aug. 6
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Aug. 6. On this date in 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. This event marked a significant turning point in World War II and had devastating consequences, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 140,000 people. The bombing of Nagasaki occurred three days later on Aug. 9, leading to further destruction and loss of life.

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