Aut 1 - Year 6 - retrieval WW2

When did World War 2 begin?

• 1939

• 1943

• 1937

• 1941

What was the 'London Blitz'?

• A famous car race held in London

• A time when German planes bombed London

• A new type of dance that became popular

• A big street party

Which country's planes bombed London during the Blitz?

• USA

• France

• Italy

• Germany

Where did people in London often go to be safe during an air raid warning?

• Air raid shelters or underground stations

• The beach for a swim

• The park for a picnic

• The cinema to watch a film

How did the Blitz affect the daily lives of people in London?

• Life carried on exactly as normal, with no changes.

• Schools were closed forever, and children stopped learning.

• Everyone went on a long holiday to escape the city.

• People had to be very careful, listen for air raid sirens, and often went to shelters.

What happened to many buildings and homes in London during the Blitz?

• They were made much bigger to fit more people

• They were badly damaged or destroyed by bombs

• They were moved to a new city for safety

• They were painted bright colours

What happened to many children from London during the Blitz to keep them safe?

• They were sent to work in factories.

• They went to live in other countries.

• They stayed in London but never left their homes.

• They were evacuated often to the countryside.

During the war, what did 'rationing' mean for families in Britain?

• They were only allowed a small, fair amount of certain foods.

• They could buy as much food as they wanted.

• They could only eat out at restaurants.

• They received free food every day from the government.