World Wars Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
World Wars worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level history practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring History: World Wars
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet introduces you to the key events and figures of the World Wars. You'll explore timelines, identify important people, and understand the differences between past and present. Let's dive into history!
Timeline of Events
Put these events in the correct order. Write the numbers 1 to 4 in the boxes to show the sequence from first to last.
1. World War I begins
2. World War II ends
3. World War II begins
4. World War I ends
Important Figures
Match the important figures to their roles during the World Wars. Draw a line from the person to what they are known for.
Differences Between Then and Now
Look at the pictures of life during the World Wars and today. Write 'Past' or 'Present' in the boxes to identify each.
World War Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank. Use the words to complete the sentences about the World Wars.
Word bank: soldier, battle, peace, victory
1. A person who fights in a war is called a ___.
2. When a war ends, we hope for ___.
3. A ___ is a fight between armies.
4. Winning a war is called a ___.
Counting the Soldiers
Count the soldiers in each group and write the total number in the box.
World War II Leaders
Match the leaders to their countries. Draw a line from each leader to the correct flag.
World War II Vehicles
Identify the vehicles used during World War II. Write the name of each vehicle in the box provided.
World War II Facts
Answer the questions about World War II. Use the information you know or have learned to fill in the answers.
1. What year did World War II begin?
2. Name one country that was part of the Allies.
3. Who was the Prime Minister of the UK during most of World War II?
Activity 1: 1 ; 4 ; 3 ; 2
Activity 2: Queen Elizabeth II ; General Eisenhower ; Florence Nightingale ; Albert Einstein
Activity 3: Past ; Present ; Past ; Present
Activity 4: soldier ; peace ; battle ; victory
Activity 5: 8 ; 10 ; 9
Activity 6: UK ; USA ; Germany
Activity 7: Tank ; Jeep ; Plane
Activity 8: 1939 ; USA ; Winston Churchill
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