London and New York celebrate V-E Day, 8th May 1945

The transcript describes the royal family's participation in a historic event at Buckingham Palace. It highlights London's emergence from a period of darkness and terror, and the widespread celebrations of VE Day, marking the victory over Germany. People across cities and towns, including New York's Times Square, join in the celebrations, hailing the decisive victory.

Which historic event did the royal family at Buckingham Palace join?

• The opening of the London Olympics

• VE Day celebrations

• The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What did London emerge from after years of darkness?

• A period of enlightenment

• Years of darkness, terror, and destruction

• A cultural renaissance

• Economic prosperity

Where did millions cheer for VE Day?

• In the countryside

• In New York's Times Square and every city, town, and hamlet

• In the theaters

• In the royal palace

What did freedom-loving people everywhere celebrate?

• The start of World War II

• The final decisive victory over Germany

• The invention of the internet

• The discovery of America

What was the final decisive victory hailed by people?

• Victory in the Cold War

• Victory over Japan

• Victory in the Space Race

• Victory over Germany