These quizzes were made to test not only your attention to detail and whether you absorb what you read, but also whether or not you understand what happened during the conflict. These quizzes are based on the information that is displayed and the answers that we classify as correct could be subject to disagreement. Wherever possible, select the most correct answer.
1) In what year did the Berlin Airlift begin? 1944 1949 1948 1969
2) What was the reason the Soviets/Russians blockaded West Berlin? They wanted to take control of the whole city They cut supplies because they needed them They could make money during the airlift They wanted to impose communism
3) How many West Berliners were there? 1.5 million 2 million 2.5 million c none of the above
4) What were some of the daily requirements of West Berlin? Food and money Fuel and food Clothes and ammunition Timber and ammunition
5) What aircraft were used by the SAAF? Mustangs Sabres Dakotas Springboks
6) How many tons of supplies did the SAAF airlift into Berlin? 1240 4133 2997 none of the above
7) Was the SAAF's contribution important in the Berlin Airlift? Yes, because the supplies delivered were important and very much needed No, because their contribution was negligible No, because there were many countries who were willing Yes, because they were under pressure from the Soviets
8) What probably would have happened if the Russians had succeeded in taking control of Berlin? They would have executed ethnic cleansing They would have killed foreigners They would have imposed communism over the city They would have bombed the city
9) When did the Berlin Airlift end? 1945 1949 1948 1970
10) How would you describe the training that the SAAF crews had to go through at the RAF base? Survival Intensive Mild None of the above
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