Lightning
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"Blitz" is the German word for lightning. "Blitzkrieg" literally means lightning war, so lightning is the correct meaning.
Because it was a shorter form of "Blitzkrieg"
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The term "Blitz" is the shortened form of "Blitzkrieg," meaning lightning war. The other options describe unrelated aspects of the war experience.
A sustained aerial bombing campaign against Britain by Nazi Germany
Explication
The Blitz was a long-lasting bombing campaign launched by Nazi Germany against Britain. It was carried out by the Luftwaffe from the air, not by ground forces or naval blockade.
7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941
Explication
The Blitz is dated from 7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941. This matches the campaign period given in the material.
Civilians in British cities
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The source states that the Luftwaffe targeted mainly civilians, especially in major British cities. The aim was not limited to military units or rural areas.
To force Britain to surrender
Explication
A key aim was to break British resistance and force surrender. The other choices do not reflect the purpose described in the material.
Shelters, sirens, blackouts, and air raid wardens
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The material lists shelters, sirens, blackouts, and air raid wardens as the main civilian protection measures. These were intended to reduce danger and improve warning systems.
To make targets harder for enemy bombers to see
Explication
Blackout meant switching off lights and using special curtains to limit visibility to enemy bombers. It was designed to reduce the chances of being targeted.
They often had to stop what they were doing when raids began
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The source says people often had to stop whatever they were doing when raids occurred. The bombing disrupted ordinary routines rather than leaving them unchanged.
Constant fear and poor sleep
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The material highlights frightened civilians, disrupted sleep, and a constant sense of fear. This made everyday life stressful even when people were not directly under attack.
60,000
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The source gives a death toll of 60,000 people. The figure 87,000 refers to those injured, not killed.
87,000
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The material states that 87,000 people were injured during the Blitz. This is presented alongside the 60,000 death toll.
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Blitz — origin?
German word for lightning.
Blitzkrieg — meaning?
Lightning war, shortened to Blitz.
The Blitz — what?
Nazi bombing campaign against Britain.
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