Analyzing the Atomic Bomb

​Watch the short videos on this and on slide 8. You will also read three short articles related to dropping the atomic bomb and answer the questions that follow each one.

Multiple Choice

When was the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan?

• July 25, 1945

• August 6, 1945

• August 9, 1945

• July 30, 1945

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of using the atomic bomb according to President Truman's diary?

• To target civilians

• To target military objectives and soldiers

• To demonstrate power to allies

• To destroy natural resources

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the atomic bomb experiment in the New Mexico desert?

• It created a crater 10 feet deep

• It knocked over a steel tower 1/2 mile away

• It was audible for 10 miles

• It caused no visible damage

Multiple Choice

What does President Truman express relief about in his diary entry?

• That the bomb was not discovered by Hitler or Stalin

• That the bomb was used on civilians

• That the bomb was ineffective

• That the bomb was discovered by Japan

Multiple Choice

What does President Truman say about the target of the atomic bomb?

• It will be a civilian area

• It will be a purely military one

• It will be a natural landmark

• It will be a historical site

Multiple Choice

How did Tsutomu Yamaguchi come to be in both cities when the bombs were dropped?

• He was on a business trip.

• He was visiting family.

• He was a soldier.

• He was on vacation.

Multiple Choice

Which bomb was more damaging to Yamaguchi and why?

• Hiroshima, because he was closer to the blast.

• Nagasaki, because he was injured there.

• Hiroshima, because it was the first bomb.

• Nagasaki, because it was more powerful.

Multiple Choice

How did the bombs affect Japanese people like Yamaguchi long-term?

• They faced health issues and trauma.

• They became immune to radiation.

• They moved to other countries.

• They gained superpowers.

Multiple Choice

What was Yamaguchi’s reasoning for nuclear disarmament?

• He believed in world peace.

• He wanted revenge.

• He thought it was too expensive.

• He wanted to prevent future suffering.

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

• Fat Man

• Little Boy

• Big Boy

• Tall Man

Multiple Choice

How did Tsutomu Yamaguchi sustain injuries during the Hiroshima bombing?

• He was hit by debris

• He was caught in a fire

• The explosion ruptured his eardrums and burned him

• He fell from a building

Multiple Choice

When did Tsutomu Yamaguchi die?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

Multiple Choice

What was Hiroo Onoda's mission on Lubang Island in the Philippines?

• To establish a base for Japanese forces

• To gather intelligence on local activities

• To hamper enemy attacks and destroy the airstrip

• To negotiate peace with Allied forces

Multiple Choice

Why did Onoda and his men mistrust the leaflet they found in October 1945?

• They believed it was Allied propaganda

• They couldn't read the language

• They thought it was a trap

• They had no way to verify its authenticity

Multiple Choice

Who was the first of Onoda's group to surrender to Filipino forces?

• Hiroo Onoda

• Yuichi Akatsu

• Kinshichi Kozuka

• Shimada

Multiple Choice

What event in 1974 led to Onoda finally surrendering?

• A direct order from his former commanding officer

• A new leaflet drop

• A confrontation with local police

• A message from the Japanese government

Multiple Choice

How many years after the end of WWII did Onoda emerge from the jungle?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 29 years

• 35 years

Open Ended

Do you think history has any relevance to events in the world today? Explain why or why not.

Open Ended

Would choosing not to use the Atomic Bomb have led to more or less loss of life? Explain your reasoning.