Early Britain & Romans
Saxons,Vikings,Normans
Tudors,Stuarts,Georgians
Victorian & 10 Monarchs
General UK
100
Who led the first two raids (invasions) into the British Isles in 55 & 54 BC?
Julius Ceasar
100
What is a name for the disease that 'wiped out' 1/3 of the British population during the Norman age?
The Black Death


The Black Plague

The Plague

The Bubonic Plafue

100
What happened in 1707?
England and Scotland officially became one country: Great Britain.
100

Which Monarch served for only 9 days because she went against parliament's succession act? (July 1553)

Lady Jane Grey

100

What is the official name of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

200
Who arrived to the British Isles (prior to the Romans) from Central Europe beginning in 500 BC?
The Celtic People.
200
True or False: The Anglo-saxons had their own religious beliefs until the vikings brought Christianity. 

FALSE: Saint Augustine converted the country to Christianity. (The Vikings were NOT religious).

200
What happened at the Battle of Botsworth?
King Henry VII defeated Richard III. (Began the Tudor Era)
200

The War of the Roses was between which two families of Monarchs?

York & Lancaster

200

What is the capital of Wales?

Wales - Cardiff


Scotland - Edinburgh


Northern Ireland - Blefast


England - London

300

Name the three "material" ages discussed in class.

Stone Age -->

3,100 BC – ______________

2,100 BC – _______________

750 BC - _________________


Stone Age -->

3,100 BC – New Stone Age

2,100 BC – Bronze Age

750 BC - Iron Age

300
The Vikings were 'great' at many things. Name 2 things they were successful at. 
- Great Travelers    - Trappers     - Traders

- Farmers              - Fisherman   - Raiders




300
What was the Act of Union (1801)?
Ireland  united with Great Britain. 


Then, a new union flag was created. 

300

Why was Mary I known as "Bloody Mary?"

She was best known for her aggressive attempts to bring back catholic religion.

300

Who was Captain cook?

Captain Cook was an explorer who "discovered" Australia and created a colony there.

400
Where did the Roman's second invasion take place?


a.) Landing at Hadrian near the South Coast

b.) Landing at Pictian near the Hadrian Coast

c.) Landing at Kent near the South Coast

d.) Landing at Walmor near the Kent Coast



d.) Landing at Walmor near the Kent Coast

400
Why did the Vikings travel to Britain? (3 reasons)

Why did the Vikings travel to Britain? (3 reasons)

1.) Better land (for crops & animals).

2.) More land (because of over-crowding).

3.) Treasures (Many things to raid and steal).

400
What is the name of the battle where Napoleon invaded, but lost to the British and Prussian army?
The Battle of Waterloo
400

Henry VIII created what church and why?

He created the Church of England . 


Because the Catholic Church after the pope didn't let him divorce his wife. 

400

Northern Ireland (9 Counties) is also called what?

The Ulster

500
Who led the final successful Roman invasion on the British Isles?
Emperor Claudius
500
How did the Anglo-Saxon rule come to an end in 1066?
Anglo-Saxon rule came to an end soon after the death of King Edward "the Confessor," who had no heir.


There was no son to succeed the throne.

500
What did John Cabot do under the commission of Henry VII in 1487?
Discovered the North American Coast.
500
What happened on 1 August 1838 under the rule of Queen Victoria?
Slavery was abolished in the British Empire.
500

What were "The Troubles" and how did they start?

The Republicans (Nationalists, Catholics) did not accept the term "Northern Ireland" and want to be independent Ireland


The IRA Loyalists (Unionists, Protestants) want Northern Ireland to stay a part of the UK.

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