The Blitz

When did the Blitz start?

• 1st of January 1940

• 14th of November 1940

• 11th of May 1941

• 7th of September 1940

What was the main goal of the Blitz?

• To invade Russia

• To destroy the RAF and invade Britain

• To start World War II

• To end World War II

Which city was the main target of the bombing raids?

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• London

• Liverpool

What does the word 'Blitz' mean in German?

• Victory

• Total war

• Air raid

• Lightning war

What type of shelters did civilians build?

• Both Morrison and Anderson shelters

• Anderson shelters

• Underground bunkers

• Morrison shelters

What was the purpose of blackouts?

• To confuse the German bombers

• To save electricity

• To prepare for night attacks

• To signal for help

How many civilians were killed during the Blitz?

• 60,000

• 50,000

• 43,000

• 30,000

What happened after May 1941?

• The Blitz continued for another year

• Germany focused on invading Russia

• Britain surrendered

• The RAF was destroyed

How did the British government use propaganda during the Blitz?

• To promote surrender

• To boost morale and encourage resilience

• To spread misinformation to the enemy

• To discourage enlistment

What role did the Royal Air Force (RAF) play during the Blitz?

• Providing ground support to troops

• Evacuating civilians

• Defending Britain against German bombers

• Attacking enemy infrastructure