Hiroshima Day Quiz

Date: August 6

Event: Commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 by the United States during WWII.

Bomb: “Little Boy,” dropped at 8:15 AM by the aircraft Enola Gay.

Impact: Over 70,000 people died instantly; 140,000 by end of 1945 due to radiation and injuries.

Survivors: Known as Hibakusha (bomb-affected people).

Memorial: Peace ceremonies held annually at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park; a moment of silence at 8:15 AM.

Message: Hiroshima Day promotes peace, nuclear disarmament, and non-violence.

1. On which date is Hiroshima Day observed?

August 6
August 9
July 6

2. Which country dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?

USA
Japan
Germany

3. What was the name of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

Little Boy
Fat Man
Tall Boy

4. What was the name of the aircraft that dropped the bomb?

Enola Gay
Bockscar
Superfortress

5. At what time was the bomb dropped?

8:15 AM
9:02 AM
10:00 AM

6. Approximately how many people died instantly?

70,000
90,000
50,000

7. What term is used for the survivors of the bombing?

Hibakusha
Samurai
Shogun

8. Where are peace ceremonies held annually?

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Tokyo Tower
Osaka Castle

9. What time is the moment of silence observed?

8:15 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM

10. What message does Hiroshima Day promote?

Peace, nuclear disarmament, and non-violence
War preparation
Economic growth