World War 2: The Battle of Britain

Who was the new British Prime Minister in 1940?

• Neville Chamberlain

• Adolf Hitler

• King George VI

• Winston Churchill

What was Churchill's most important weapon at the start of the war?

• His speeches.

• Radar.

• The Spitfire.

• The Royal Naval.

What was Churchill's strategy for dealing with Hitler and Germany?

• He planned to negotiate a peace with Hitler.

• He used the Royal Navy to blockade Germany.

• He declared that they would never surrender and continue to fight at all costs.

• Convince Stalin and the Soviet Union to invade Germany from the East.

What was Operation Sea Lion?

• The planned invasion of Britain by Germany.

• The planned invasion of Germany by Britain.

• The planned Invasion of France by Italy.

• The planned invasion of Italy by Germany.

What was the name of the bombing campaign where the German Luftwaffe (air force) bombed British cities and military bases?

• The Blitz

• The Blitzkrieg

• The Terror

• The Bad Time

What new technology helped the British Royal Air Force intercept incoming German aircraft?

• Radar

• Sonar

• Enigma

• Satellites

According to Churchill in his speech "We Shall Fight on the Beaches," what will the British Empire do for the French Republic?

• They will aid France to the "utmost of their of their strength."

• They will invade France immediately to kick out the Germans.

• They will not forget the sacrifice of the French people.

• Nothing.

Check all the places Churchill declares "we shall fight."

• Beaches

• Landing Grounds

• Hills

• Streets

• Hearts

What saved thousands of civilian lives during the Blitz?

• The Underground railway system.

• Basement bomb shelters.

• The United States.

• Wardrobe portals to Narnia.

What was the name for the battles between the Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe from 1940 to 1941?

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of France

• The Battle of the Fighters

• The Blitz