Which country was defeated in World War II but was later rebuilt into one of the strongest economies and democracies in the second half of the 20th century?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
The answer is C) 3. Japan was defeated by the US in 1945 after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki incidents. After this, they rebuilt their economy and now are a significant economic power.
