Atomic Bomb Quiz

What year did the Hiroshima bombing take place?

• 1950

• 1945

• 1939

• 1943

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What was the codename given to the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?

• Thin Man

• Little Boy

• Fat Man

• Skinny Guy

Which country was the first to develop and use atomic bombs during World War II?

• Russia

• United States

• Japan

• Germany

What was the estimated death toll from the Hiroshima bombing?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 140,000

• 200,000

What was the name of the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?

• Little Boy

• Fat Man

• Big Boy

• Thin Man

What was the main reason behind the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

• To demonstrate military superiority to other countries

• To punish Japan for their involvement in the war

• To test the destructive power of the atomic bombs

• To bring a swift end to World War II and avoid a prolonged invasion of Japan

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What was the date of the Nagasaki bombing?

• September 9, 1945

• August 9, 1945

• July 9, 1945

• August 6, 1945

What grade level are you typically in when you are a 5th grader?

• 6th grade

• 7th grade

• 5th grade

• 8th grade

How many atomic bombs were dropped on Japan during World War II?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2