The Blitz in 60 Seconds

When did the Blitz start?

• 15th of August 1940

• 22nd of July 1940

• 1st of June 1940

• 7th of September 1940

What was the main goal of the Blitz?

• To support ground troops

• To capture London

• To destroy the RAF and force Britain into submission

• To invade Britain

Which city was the main target of the bombing raids?

• Liverpool

• London

• Birmingham

• Manchester

What does the term 'Blitz' stand for?

• Air war

• Total war

• Lightning war

• Bombing war

What type of shelters did civilians build for protection?

• Morrison shelters

• Steel shelters

• Anderson shelters

• Underground bunkers

What was the purpose of blackouts?

• To hide from spies

• To signal air raids

• To confuse the German bombers

• To save electricity

How did the Blitz end?

• A peace treaty was signed

• The RAF defeated the German bombers

• Germany shifted focus to invading Russia

• Britain surrendered

What was the effect of the Blitz on British morale?

• It remained unchanged

• It strengthened their determination to defeat Nazi Germany

• It weakened significantly

• It caused widespread panic

Which British monarch was reigning during the Blitz?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King George VI

• Queen Victoria

• King Edward VII

Which of the following countries was NOT occupied by Germany during the Blitz?

• France

• Poland

• Spain

• Norway