IMPORTANT EVENTS
SYMBOLS AND CULTURAL ICONS
FAMOUS BRITONS
ROYAL FAMILY
MISCELLANEOUS
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Perhaps the single-most important battle in English history, the forces of King Harold II squared off against Norman Lord William the Conqueror in succession struggle after the death of Edward the Confessor. William’s victory saw him crowned king and began a massive shift in British culture.
What is the Battle of Hastings (1066 AD)
100
It is the symbol of England. It frequently depicted in English heraldry, and also appears in sculpture, and sites of national importance, such as Trafalgar Square.
What is the lion?
100
Considered the greatest English-speaking writer in history and known as England’s national poet, he has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright.
Who is William Shakespeare?
100
She became the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September 2015 and has reigned so far for over 64 years.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
100
It is send by the Queen to people who reach the age of 100.
What is a personalized birthday card?
200
It lasted from September 3 to September 5, 1666 and when it finally died down more than 13,000 houses had been destroyed, along with almost 90 churches.
What was the Great Fire of London?
200
They are generally circular. They have a characteristic flat top with many small pores and a chewy and spongy texture.
What are crumpets?
200
This person was a Prime Minister who governed from 1979 to 1990 and was referred to as the "Iron Lady".
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
200
It is the title of a film inspired by the story of King Georges VI.
What is the " King's Speech" (2010)?
200
It is the number of towers in the Tower of London.
What is 20?
300
This referendum took place in September 2014. The No side won.
What is the Scottish Independence Referendum?
300
It is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries before, during and after World War II.
What is the Spitfire?
300
His real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight, he was born in 1947.He is an English pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. He has more than 30 albums to date.
Who is Sir Elton John?
300
The number of children of Elizabeth II?
What is 4 ? (Charles, Anne, Andrew, Edward)
300
It is used as a primary ingredient to make the legendary dish: Haggis.
What is the intestine of a sheep?
400
A decisive battle in June 1815 that ended 20 years of conflict. Two men, Napoleon and Wellington faced each other in the fields of Belgium and Napoleon was defeated.
What is the Battle of Waterloo?
400
It is Scotland's national animal.
What is the unicorn?
400
He was an English film director and producer, at times referred to as "The Master of Suspense".
Who was Alfred Hitchcock?
400
It is the foreign language that Queen Elisabeth II speaks fluently.
What is French?
400
This race of dog is the Queen's favorite and she has kept up to 7 of them at Buckingham Palace.
What is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
500
It was a ten-week war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over two British overseas territories in the South Atlantic. It took place in 1982 and ended with the surrender of Argentina.
What was the Falklands War?
500
Is a traditional, popular, and usually very violent puppet show. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes, each depicting an interaction between two characters, The various episodes are performed in the spirit of outrageous comedy.
What is Punch and Judy?
500
He was an English film actor, comedian and singer. He became known to a worldwide audience through his many film characterisations, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series of films.
Who was Peter Sellers?
500
He is the actor who played alongside the Queen in the short film that was made during the 2012 London Olympics.
Who is Daniel Graig (as James Bond)?
500
It is a legal document that all British ponies, horses and donkeys must have.
What is a British passport?
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