genaral knowledge
This year the movie Darkest Hour was released
What is 2017?
He was the British Prime Minister before Churchill in the film.
Who is Neville Chamberlain?
This massive evacuation operation is central to the film’s events.
What is the Dunkirk evacuation
Churchill was known for these powerful public addresses during the war.
What are speeches?
This was Britain’s largest and most valuable colony, often called the “jewel in the crown.”
What is India?
This actor played Winston Churchill in the film and won an Oscar.
Who is Gary Oldman?
This king supports Churchill despite initial doubts.
Who is King George VI?
This country is invading Western Europe during the events of the film.
What is Germany?
This famous speech includes the line “We shall fight on the beaches.
What is the “We Shall Fight on the Beaches” speech?
This continent had many European colonies during the early 20th century.
What is Africa?
he movie focuses on this early phase of WWII, when Britain stood largely alone.
What is the early war period (around 1940)?
She is Churchill’s wife, offering him personal support throughout the film.
clementine Churchill
This body of government debates whether Britain should negotiate with Hitler.
What is the War Cabinet?
Churchill often used this underground transport system scene to connect with citizens
What is the London Underground
This term describes a country’s policy of acquiring colonies and expanding power.
What is imperialism?
This is the political position Churchill takes on during the movie.
What is Prime Minister?
This U.S. President is mentioned as someone Churchill tries to get support from.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This term describes Germany’s fast, aggressive style of warfare early in WWII.
What is Blitzkrieg?
Before becoming Prime Minister, Churchill held this naval-related government role.
What is First Lord of the Admiralty?
This 1776 event marked the loss of a major British colony.
What is the American Declaration of Independence?
The film mainly takes place in this country.
What is the United Kingdom?
He was Churchill’s main political rival pushing for peace negotiations.
Who is Lord Halifax?
This alliance included Britain and would later include the U.S. and Soviet Union.
What are the Allies?
Churchill strongly opposed making peace with this German leader.
who is Adolf hitler aka der fuhrer
This empire controlled colonies across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the British Empire?