Tudors
Who is Henry VIII?
This murderous monarch had 2 of his six wives beheaded during his reign from 1509-1547.
What king reigned over Scotland before becoming a king in the whole country?
James I previously reigned over this other British Isle.
What is the English Civil War?
The reign of Charles I led to this uprising during the 1640s.
Who is Victoria?
This era in British history was named for the monarch who reigned from 1837-1901.
Who is Elizabeth II?
She is the longest serving monarch in British history, and has a huge affection for corgis.
What is the Anglican church?
As part of his royal tantrum, Henry broke from the Catholic church to form this church, the official name for the Church of England.
What is abolishing/dismissing?
Charles I created a rift between himself and parliament by doing this in 1629.
Who are the cavaliers?
This group was loyal to the king during the English Civil War. (More concerned with their outfits)
What is the Industrial Revolution?
This major economic movement improved the efficiency of the production of goods during the nineteenth century.
What are corgis?
These cute, short dogs are the favorite of Queen Elizabeth II.
What is bloody Mary?
This was the unflattering nickname for Henry's daughter Mary during her tumultuous reign from 1553-1558.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
This parliamentary leader led a civil war against the monarchy during the 1640s. He later became a military dictator.
Who are the roundheads?
This group was loyal to the parliament during the English Civil War. (They wore special helmets)
What is nightsoil?
This was the name for the collection of human waste that would accumulate on the streets during the Victorian era.
Who is Winston Churchill?
This man served as prime minister twice, most notably during the second World War.
What is the Spanish Armada?
Elizabeth's military victory in 1588 saw her navy crush this awesome force.
What is the Merry Monarch?
This was the nickname for the fun-loving Charles II during his reign from 1660-1685.
Who is James II?
The Glorious Revolution was an overthrow of this ineffective monarch.
What are Africa & India?
Victoria oversaw the expansion of the British empire to these two large regions.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
Parliament was dominated by this powerful woman during the last decades of the 20th century.
Who is Anne Boleyn?
This former maid was Henry VIII's one true love and bore him his only son.
Who is Henrietta Maria?
This French princess married Charles I, causing two generations of monarchs to be sympathetic towards Catholicism.
Who are William & Mary?
These dual monarchs took over in the wake of the Glorious Revolution under the new constitutional monarchy.
What are parlor games?
Victorians played these types of games, known for being played in the front room of lavish homes during parties.
What is the conservative party?
This party currently controls parliament.