Early history
Name the three tribes that invaded Britain in the 5th century.
The Angles, Saxons and Jutes
In which centuries did Hundred Years War happen? Who fought against who?
14th and 15th, England against France
Who is the current monarch?
King Charles III
What was "Black Death" and when did it reach England?
the outbreak of bubonic plague ,in the middle of 14th century (1348), killed half the population of England
What is "Beowulf" and when was it composed?
an Old English epic poem; roughly in 700 AD (consists of approx 3000 alliterative lines)
Before the invasion of Germanic tribes, who invaded England? (Additional 100 points: Since which century did they live there?)
The Celts (since 600 BC till approx 43 AD)
Who fought against each other in "Wars of the Roses"?
House of York and House of Lancaster
What other name did William of Normandy get?
William the Conqueror
How was the attempt to blow up Parliament and assassinate King James I by a group of Catholics called? When did it happen and was it successful?
The Gunpowder Plot (or the Gunpowder Treason Plot); in 1605; no, it was a failed attempt
Which famous writer lived during the Elizabethan era and why was it called "the Elizabethan era"?
William Shakespeare; because Queen Elizabeth I reigned during those times
What is the origin of the name "England"? Who gave this name to the country?
The Angles gave their name to East Anglia and 'England' itself, originated from the Old English word Engla-land, literally meaning “the land of the Angles”
How did the Wars of the Roses get their name?
because of the badges of the houses which had roses on them; the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster
What was the name of the father of Elizabeth I?
Henry VIII (Tudor)
What was the month, day, and year in which America declared independence from England?
July 4, 1776
During which period did Charles Dickens live and write? Who was the King/Queen? Additional 100 points: Name three books written by Charles Dickens.
during Victorian period; Queen Victoria
Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Hard Times, A Christmas Carol (novella), Dombey and Son
What happened in 1066?
Battle of Hastings
What happened at the end of "Wars of the Roses"? Who won?
Henry VII Tudor; he united the House of York and House of Lancaster
For how long did Queen Victoria rule England? Tolerance: 4
for almost 64 years
When and where was the first English colony founded? What was its name?
in 1607 in North America; it was named Jamestown
What does the term "Golden Age" mean and which era (in England) is often depicted as such?
golden age is a period when a specified art or activity is at its peak (period of great prosperity); Elizabethan era is considered the golden age of England
When was Magna Carta signed and why was this document created?
1215; to set limits on the power of an English monarch, and was intended to prevent (King John) from exploiting his people
Who was Winston Churchill and during which time did he live?
he was a British statesman, soldier, Prime Minister of United Kingdom; he was a wartime leader during WWII
What is Henry VIII best known for?
for his six wives (marriages)
When did the Great Fire of London happen?
in 1666
Name 2 tragedies, 2 comedies and 2 historical plays written by William Shakespeare.
- tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet
- comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It
- historical plays: King John, Henry VIII