The Battle of Hastings
In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
What was the name of the new single kingdom created by this union?
Great Britain
How many wives did King Henry VIII have?
What nickname was given to Queen Elizabeth I?
The Virgin Queen
Which of these two queens was the longest-reigning monarch in British history?
Queen Elizabeth II
Who won the Battle of Hastings and became the new King of England?
William, Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror)
Which two countries officialy united their parliaments through the Acts of Union?
England and Scotland
Which famous royal dynasty was founded by King Henry VII?
The Tudor dynasty
Which famous English playwright flourished during the Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I?
William Shakespeare
In what century did Queen Victoria inherit the throne and begin her long reign?
the 19th century
How did it change the English language?
French became the language of the royal court and mixed with Old English, forming Modern English
In which year were the Acts of Union passed?
1707
What new church did Henry VIII establish after breaking away from the Pope in Rome?
The Church of England
How many years did Queen Elizabeth I rule England?
44 years
Which major economic and technological transformation peaked during Queen Victoria's reign?
The Industrial Revolution
What was the name of the last Anglo-Saxon king who was killed in this battle?
King Harold II
Which two specific crosses were combined to create the orinigal Union Jack flag after this union?
The English red cross of St. George and the Scottish white cross of St. Andrew
Recite the famous six-word rhyme that describes what happened to Henry VIII's six wives in order.
Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived
Which giant foreign fleet did Elizabeth I's navy famously defeat in 1588?
The Spanish Armada
Say the famous phrase used to describe the vast size of the British Empire under Victoria.
The empire on which the sun never sets.
What was the name of the famous 70-meter-long embroidered cloth that recorded this conquest?
The Bayeux Tapestry
Give at least one main reason why Scotland agreed to join England in 1707.
Severe financial problems / to gain access to England's global trade routes
Name the 30-year civil war that Henry VII ended when he won the throne in 1485?
The Wars of the Roses
Why did Elizabeth I refuse to marry a foreign orince throughout her life?
She wanted to protect England's independence and keep full control over her power
How many British Prime Ministers did Queen Elizabeth II work with during her reign?
15