VE Day Quiz

What day marked the end of the Second World War?

• 17th May 1945

• 7th May 1945

• 17th May 1935

How was the first Victory in Europe Day announced?

• A) A news bulletin

• B) On the radio

• C) In the newspapers

How did people celebrate VE Day? Tick two.

• A) street parties

• B) buying flowers

• C) fireworks

What is 'VJ Day' short for?

• Victory in Japan Day

• Victory on Japan Day

• Victory over Japan Day

Which country celebrates V-E Day on a different date?

• Australia

• Japan

• New Zealand

Which of these countries was not part of the Allied Forces?

• A) Britain

• B) France

• C) Germany

What does the word 'commemorate' mean?

• A) remember

• B) understand

• C) discuss

Which event is celebrated as VE Day?

• C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• B) The end of World War II in Europe

• A) The end of World War I

What was the primary purpose of the United Nations when it was founded after World War II?

• A) To promote international peace and security

• B) To establish a global currency

• C) To create a single world government

Which event marked the official end of World War II?

• A) The signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender

• B) The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

• C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles