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QUIZ

ON

WORLD HIROSHIMA DAY

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1. Hiroshima Day is observed every year on:

A. 15 August

B. 6 August

C. 9 August

D. 2 October

2. Hiroshima is a city in which country?

A. China

B. South Korea

C. Japan

D. Thailand

3. The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima was code-named:

A. Fat Man

B. Little Boy

C. Trinity

D. Gadget

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4. The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in which year?

A. 1944

B. 1945

C. 1946

D. 1947

5. Which country dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?

A. Germany

B. Soviet Union

C. United States

D. United Kingdom

6. The aircraft that dropped the bomb on Hiroshima was:

A. Bockscar

B. Enola Gay

C. Spirit of St. Louis

D. Memphis Belle

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7. Approximately what time was the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

A. 6:00 a.m.

B. 8:15 a.m.

C. 12:00 noon

D. 4:30 p.m.

8. Which atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki?

A. Little Boy

B. Fat Man

C. Gadget

D. Trinity

9. Hiroshima Day reminds the world about the importance of:

A. Space exploration

B. Peace and nuclear disarmament

C. Industrial development

D. Tourism

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10. Which city was bombed three days after Hiroshima?

A. Kyoto

B. Osaka

C. Nagasaki

D. Tokyo

11. The atomic bomb exploded:

A. Underground

B. On the ground

C. In the air above Hiroshima

D. Underwater

12. The immediate effect of the bombing included:

A. Heavy snowfall

B. Massive destruction and loss of life

C. Flooding

D. Earthquake

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13. Survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings are called:

A. Ronin

B. Samurai

C. Hibakusha

D. Shogun

14. Which war was nearing its end when Hiroshima was bombed?

A. World War I

B. Cold War

C. World War II

D. Korean War

15. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is dedicated to:

A. Sports

B. Scientific research

C. Victims of the atomic bombing and world peace

D. Military training

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16. The Atomic Bomb Dome is located in:

A. Kyoto

B. Hiroshima

C. Nagasaki

D. Tokyo

17. The mushroom cloud formed due to:

A. A volcanic eruption

B. An atomic explosion

C. A cyclone

D. A wildfire

18. Which organization promotes global nuclear disarmament efforts?

A. FIFA

B. UNESCO

C. United Nations

D. ASEAN

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19. Hiroshima Day encourages people to:

A. Support wars

B. Promote peace and harmony

C. Build more weapons

D. Avoid international cooperation

20. Which radiation effect continued to harm survivors for years?

A. Air pollution

B. Radiation sickness

C. Acid rain

D. Soil erosion

21. Hiroshima became an international symbol of:

A. Industrialization

B. Nuclear destruction and peace

C. Trade

D. Tourism

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22. The bombing of Hiroshima led many nations to discuss:

A. Sports diplomacy

B. Nuclear arms control

C. Agricultural reforms

D. Space missions

23. Which of the following is NOT associated with Hiroshima Day?

A. Peace education

B. Nuclear awareness

C. Environmental conservation only

D. Remembrance of victims

24. The Peace Bell in Hiroshima symbolizes:

A. Victory in war

B. Global peace

C. Economic prosperity

D. National independence

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25. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony is held every year on:

A. 1 January

B. 6 August

C. 15 August

D. 9 November

26. Which international organization designated the Atomic Bomb Dome as a World Heritage Site?

A. WHO

B. UNESCO

C. IMF

D. UNICEF

27. One major lesson from Hiroshima is to:

A. Increase nuclear weapons

B. Resolve conflicts peacefully

C. Ignore international laws

D. Encourage wars

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28. Which of the following was a long-term consequence of the bombing?

A. Increased rainfall only

B. Radiation-related illnesses

C. Tsunami

D. Glacier melting

29. Hiroshima Day is mainly observed to honor:

A. Scientists only

B. Soldiers only

C. Victims of the atomic bombing and promote peace

D. Political leaders only

30. The theme most closely associated with Hiroshima Day is:

A. "Peace Begins with Education"

B. "Never Again"

C. "Technology First"

D. "Global Trade"

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    • Sixth August
    • Japan
    • Little Boy
    • Nineteen Forty-Five
    • United States
    • Enola Gay
    • Eight Fifteen in the Morning
    • Fat Man
    • Peace and Nuclear Disarmament
    • Nagasaki

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Answer Key

    • In the Air Above Hiroshima
    • Massive Destruction and Loss of Life
    • Hibakusha
    • World War Two
    • Victims of the Atomic Bombing and World Peace
    • Hiroshima
    • An Atomic Explosion
    • United Nations
    • Promote Peace and Harmony
    • Radiation Sickness

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    • Nuclear Destruction and Peace
    • Nuclear Arms Control
    • Environmental Conservation Only
    • Global Peace
    • Sixth August
    • UNESCO
    • Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
    • Radiation-Related Illnesses
    • Victims of the Atomic Bombing and Promote Peace
    • Never Again

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