World War II Quiz

Why did Britain declare war in World War II?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To protect its allies

• To start a new sports competition

What were gas masks used for during World War II?

• To breathe underwater

• To play pretend games

• To protect against air raids and gas attacks

What was the purpose of blackouts during World War II?

• To confuse enemy bombers

• To have nighttime parties

• To save electricity

Where did people go during air raids to stay safe?

• Shopping malls

• Bomb shelters

• Movie theaters

What is the Blitz in World War II?

• A dance party

• A series of air raids on cities

• A cooking competition

What item did people carry with them at all times during the war to protect themselves from gas attacks?

• Gas masks

•  Umbrellas

• Sunglasses

Why were windows in houses covered during the blackout?

• To make the houses look pretty

• To prevent spies from looking inside

• To keep out the sunlight

What important role did people play during the war?

• Helping in hospitals

• Selling ice cream

• Attending sleepovers

What was the purpose of the Anderson shelter during air raids?

• To store food

• To keep pets warm

• To provide a safe place for people to take cover

How did people communicate and stay informed during the war when it was dark at night?

• Sending emails

• Using telegrams and radios

• Shouting from house to house