Prehistoric Britain
What famous stone monument stands in southern England?
Stonehenge
What Roman settlement later became London?
Londinium
What were the Scandinavian warriors and settlers called?
Vikings
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
William
I was the queen who rebelled against the Romans. Who am I?
Boudica
What metal gave its name to the period after the Stone Age?
Bronze
What language was used by the Roman government and army?
Latin
What kind of ship did Vikings use to travel and raid?
Longship
What disease killed a large part of England’s population in the 14th century?
Plague
I was the Anglo-Saxon king who fought Vikings and supported education. Who am I?
Alfred
What protected settlement was often built on high ground during the Iron Age?
Hillfort
What Roman heating system warmed rooms from below the floor?
Hypocaust
What was the Viking-controlled area of England called?
Danelaw
What language became important among the Norman ruling classes?
French
I was the Roman emperor whose wall protected the northern frontier. Who am I?
Hadrian
What metal was mixed with copper to make bronze?
Tin
What British queen led the most famous rebellion against Roman rule?
Boudica
What Viking leader made an agreement with Alfred after Edington?
Guthrum
What document limited King John’s power?
Magna Carta
King John’s power?I ordered a detailed survey of England to learn about land and wealth. Who am I?
William
What profession studies ancient graves, tools and settlements to understand prehistoric societies?
Archaeologist
What word describes the border area protected by Hadrian’s Wall?
Frontier
What language gave English words such as sky, egg, window and knife?
Norse
What revolt showed that ordinary people could organise against authority?
Peasants’ Revolt
I was the English king killed at Hastings. Who am I?
Harold