June 12, 2025

The Project...

Stepping into the fascinating world of the Manhattan Project reveals a pivotal chapter in human history, a secret endeavor that forever altered the course of warfare and scientific advancement. This ambitious undertaking, born out of the urgency of World War II, brought together brilliant minds and immense resources to unlock the power of the atom. The story of the Manhattan Project is one of groundbreaking scientific discovery, complex ethical dilemmas, and the profound impact of human ingenuity.

QUIZ BELOW



1. What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?
A) To develop radar technology
B) To create the first atomic bomb
C) To build long-range ballistic missiles
D) To research chemical warfare agents

2. Which country was the primary target for the atomic bomb developed by the Manhattan Project?
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) Japan
D) Soviet Union

3. Who was the scientific director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during the Manhattan Project?
A) Albert Einstein
B) Enrico Fermi
C) J. Robert Oppenheimer
D) Richard Feynman

4. What was the code name for the first successful test of an atomic bomb, conducted on July 16, 1945?
A) Little Boy
B) Fat Man
C) Trinity
D) Crossroads

5. Which U.S. President made the decision to use the atomic bombs against Japan?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Harry S. Truman
C) Dwight D. Eisenhower
D) Winston Churchill

6. What was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
A) Bockscar
B) Enola Gay
C) Memphis Belle
D) Fifi

7. Where was the primary research and development site for the atomic bomb located?
A) Oak Ridge, Tennessee
B) Hanford, Washington
C) Los Alamos, New Mexico
D) Chicago, Illinois

8. What element was primarily used in the "Little Boy" bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
A) Plutonium
B) Uranium-235
C) Deuterium
D) Tritium

9. Which of the following was NOT a major contributing site to the Manhattan Project?
A) Oak Ridge, Tennessee
B) Hanford, Washington
C) Alamogordo, New Mexico
D) Cape Canaveral, Florida

10. Approximately how many people were employed by the Manhattan Project at its peak?
A) 50,000
B) 125,000
C) 600,000
D) 2,000,000

Answer Key
B) To create the first atomic bomb
C) Japan
C) J. Robert Oppenheimer
C) Trinity
B) Harry S. Truman
B) Enola Gay
C) Los Alamos, New Mexico
B) Uranium-235
D) Cape Canaveral, Florida
C) 600,000