Devastation Of Japan Streets

The transcript describes the severe destruction of a city, with 70% of its houses destroyed by incendiary bombs, leaving it a 'blackened and battered corpse.' In contrast, Hirohito's palace grounds show no physical damage, but the psychological impact is profound, with reports of mass suicides and solemn emperor worship.

What percentage of the city's houses were destroyed?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What type of bombs contributed to the city's destruction?

• Cluster bombs

• Nuclear bombs

• Incendiary bombs

• Chemical bombs

What was notable about Hirohito's palace grounds?

• They were heavily bombed

• They showed no physical marks of war

• They were abandoned

• They were used as a military base

What psychological impact was reported near the palace?

• Mass celebrations

• Mass suicides

• Mass evacuations

• Mass protests

How was emperor worship observed during this time?

• With increased taxes

• With public protests

• With special solemnity

• With indifference