When did Britain declare war on Germany?
January 1939
September 1939
September 1941
What is the term used to describe a war when the majority of civilians are affected?
Global war
Total war
New age of war
What was 'the Blitz'?
German military tactics
German bombing of cities in the UK
The period of the war when Britain was not heavily involved in fighting
How many people were evacuated from towns and cities to provide safety?
Approximately 1.5 million people
Approximately 400,000 people
Just under 1 million people
What is the term used to describe sellers selling rationed goods at much higher prices to make a profit?
Wartime exploitation
Black marketeering
Blackout
By the end of the war, how many females were serving in the armed forces?
450,000
100,000
300,000
Why was the Women’s Land Army set up?
To defend Britain if they were invaded
To encourage people to sign up
To help increase food production and operate farm machinery
What was the 'spirit of the Blitz'?
A British recruitment film
The feeling of togetherness and bravery during the Blitz
A British propaganda film which outlined the horrors of the Blitz
What was the name of the battle above the British skies?
Battle of Britain
Battle of Dunkirk
Battle of the Bulge
Who was the famous wartime leader who took over as Prime Minister of Britain in May 1940?
David Lloyd George
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain