WorksheetsFamily Fun Quiz 11 - Malta at War
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins
During World War I, Malta was not involved in the actual fighting, but was nicknamed the nurse of Europe.
But Malta was very much involved in the 2nd World War.
How many World Wars were there in the World?
Write your answer in figures.
(a)
The first attacks of World War II on Malta took place 80 years ago.
In which year was Malta first attacked?
1920
1930
1940
1950
A load siren used to alert the Maltese of an aeriel attack.
The first siren was heard on the 11th June 1940 at
5 minutes to 7 in the morning.
5 minutes to 7 in the morning is the same as ...
Choose the correct answer.
07:00
18:55
06:55
07:55
3 Gladiators were given to Malta to defend from the air, called Faith, Hope and Charity.
Faith is still preserved at the War Museum.
Choose the best estimate for the length of these aeroplanes.
0.85 metres
8 metres
180 centimetres
180 metres
In April 1942, Malta was the most bombed place on Earth.
There were 4 to 10 attacks per day.
Which number could show the number of air raids during this month?
230 air raids
820 air raids
78 air raids
30 air raids
The second World War, in Malta, lasted from the 10th June 1940 till the 8th September 1943.
How long was World War II in months?
39 months
49 months
12 months
3 months
What was the total number of aircraft carried on this warship?
Give your answer in figures.
The number is an even number.
The number is a multiple of 6.
The second digit is double the first digit.
36 aircraft
21 aircraft
30 aircraft
42 aircraft
The HMS ILLUSTRIUS could reach a speed of 30 knots.
Calculate the maximum speed of the HMS ILLUSTRIUS in km/h, if 1 knot = 1.852km/h
Round your answer to the nearest km/h.
Give your answer in figures.
(a)
The attacks on the HMS ILLUSTRIUS started on the 10th January, 1941 and lasted 13 days.
When did the attacks end?
23/01/1941
23/01/1942
13/01/1941
13/01/1942
During the worst days of war a relief convoy named ‘Operation Pedestal’ was a desperate attempt to save Malta.
From the moment the convoy entered the Mediterranean Sea and the next 6 days no one knew its fate.
Look at the photo. When did the convoy enter the Mediterranean Sea?
9th August 1942
8th August 1942
10th August 1942
11th August 1942
The convoy entered the Mediterranean sea from the strait of Gibraltar.
The convoy sailed East towards Tunisia, then headed ________ towards Malta.
South East
South West
North East
North West
During the war, on the 15th April, Malta was awarded the George Cross.
This was given for the courage and bravery the Maltese have shown during the war.
In which year was the George Cross Awarded?
1939
1940
1942
1990
