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Britain declared war on Germany because Germany invaded Poland.

World War II

Discover how World War 2 changed lives around the world, from air raids and rationing in Britain to the big decisions made by leaders on each side.

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Fascinating Fact:

Two main sides fought: the Allies, including Britain, the Soviet Union, and the USA, and the Axis, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.

In KS2 History, you learn how World War 2 began, which countries were involved, and what life was like for people on the Home Front, including bombing raids, rationing, and evacuation.

Key Terms

Allies: The countries that fought together against the Axis, such as Britain, the Soviet Union, and the USA.
Axis: The group led mainly by Germany, Italy, and Japan that fought against the Allies.
Evacuee: A person, often a child, who was moved from a dangerous area to a safer place during the war.

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What was World War 2 in KS2 History?

In KS2 History, World War 2 is taught as a global war that took place from 1939 to 1945, involving many countries and affecting the lives of millions of people.

Which countries were in the Allies and Axis in World War 2?

The Allies included countries such as Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States, while the Axis mainly included Germany, Italy, and Japan fighting on the opposite side.

What was life like for children in Britain during World War 2?

Many children were evacuated to the countryside, used ration books for food, practised air raid drills, and sometimes slept in shelters when bombs fell on towns and cities.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Why did Britain declare war on Germany?

Germany invaded Britain

Britain wanted to rule all Europe

Germany invaded France

Germany invaded Poland

Britain had already promised to defend Poland if it was attacked

2 .

Who ruled Germany at the time?

Kaiser Wilhelm

Otto von Bismarck

Adolf Hitler

Winston Churchill

Hitler came to power in 1933 and ruled until his death in 1945

3 .

Who wrote in her diary about hiding from the Nazis?

Anne Frank

Mary Frank

Ann Foster

Lucy Foster

Anne died in a concentration camp aged 15

4 .

How long did World War II last?

6 months

4 years

6 years

10 years

When it began people thought it would only last 6 weeks

5 .

When did World War II begin?

1932

1939

1942

1945

There were twenty-one years of peace between the two World Wars

6 .

What type of air raid shelter was kept in the house?

Anderson shelter

Williamson shelter

Morrison shelter

Public shelter

Morrison shelters were designed for houses without cellars

7 .

Which people were put in concentration camps?

Germans

Jews

French

Hindus

6 million Jews died and this is now known as the Holocaust

8 .

How did people know there was an air raid?

They heard the bombs drop

There were announcements on TV

They would see the enemy planes

Sirens warned of coming attacks

When people heard the sirens they headed for the nearest shelter

9 .

Which of these countries was an ally (friend) of Britain?

Germany

Italy

France

Japan

At the start of the war Britain and France were at war with Germany and Italy

10 .

What year did World War I end?

1900

1914

1918

1932

At first this was called the Great War and was supposed to have been the war to end all wars

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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