Question

postwar governance occurred differently in germany and japan. germany was divided into four occupation zones , controlled by the four main allied powers. while berlin was located entirely within the soviet zone, it was divided as well. japan, on the other hand, was not occupied by the united states. rather, the new japanese government implemented reforms, including a new government.
choose an answer
occupied
reconstructed
directly
administered

Explanation:

The question is about post - WWII governance in Germany and Japan. For the first blank (about Germany's division), "occupation zones" is the correct term as Germany was divided into four zones controlled by Allied powers. For the second blank (about Japan's governance), "administered" fits as Japan was administered by the US (with reforms) rather than being divided like Germany. The options for the first blank: "occupation zones" is the right choice (the dropdown likely has this as the correct option). For the second blank among "occupied", "reconstructed", "directly", "administered", "administered" is correct as Japan was under US administration for reforms.

Answer:

For the first dropdown (about Germany's division): "occupation zones" (assuming it's the correct option in the dropdown). For the second dropdown (about Japan's governance): "administered" (the option "administered" among the given choices).