World War II: The Atomic Bombings

What was the nickname of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

• Fat Man

• Little Boy

• Big Bertha

• Giant

Which city was targeted by the second atomic bomb?

• Osaka

• Tokyo

• Nagasaki

• Kyoto

What was the main reason for considering the use of atomic bombs?

• Testing new technology

• Quick surrender

• Economic gain

• Revenge

What operation was planned as a conventional means to defeat Japan?

• Operation Freedom

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Downfall

• Operation Victory

What was the estimated American casualties for Operation Downfall?

• Several million

• Less than 100,000

• Up to 1 million

• About 500,000

Where was the world's first atomic bomb tested?

• Arizona

• Nevada

• New Mexico

• California

What project led to the development of the atomic bomb?

• The Roosevelt Project

• The Manhattan Project

• The Einstein Initiative

• The Oppenheimer Plan

Which conference led to the threat of 'prompt and utter destruction' if Japan did not surrender?

• Yalta Conference

• Potsdam Conference

• Paris Peace Conference

• Geneva Conference

Who forced the Japanese government to accept defeat after the bombings?

• Prime Minister Churchill

• General MacArthur

• President Truman

• Emperor Hirohito

What ethical question does the use of atomic bombs in WWII raise?

• Was it a display of power?

• Was it necessary for a quick end?

• Was it to save lives?

• All of the above