Geography
London is the capital of this UK nation.
England
What group of people lived in prehistoric Britain?
The Celts.
What language did the Anglo-Saxons use?
Old English
Who was the final ruler in the Tudor line?
Elizabeth I
Why is it called the Victorian Era?
It's named after Queen Victoria, who ruled during that time.
Edinburgh is this UK nation's capital.
Scotland
What are 2 modern UK cities started by the Romans?
London and Bath.
What alphabet did the Anglo-Saxons use?
Runes
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Only one exhibit remains from the Victorian Era's Crystal Palace. What is it?
Dinosaurs
Cardiff is this UK nation's capital.
Wales
What did the druids do?
They were priests, doctors, lawyers, and advisors to the Celtic kings and queens. They taught their ways through secret meetings in forests.
What is the title to the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem?
Beowulf.
Why did Henry VIII start a new church?
To divorce his first wife and to also gain independence from the Pope who lived far, far away in Italy.
Name 3 places that were once part of the British Empire.
the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Belize...
Belfast is this UK nation's capital.
Northern Ireland
Celts lived in villages; Romans lived in cities.
Celts had Celtic gods; Romans had Roman gods.
Celts lived in separate tribes; Romans were all of one nation.
Celts spoke Celtic; Romans spoke Latin.
What language and alphabet did Christians bring to Britain?
Latin & Latin.
Why was it called the Georgian Era?
It is named after the era's kings: George I, George II, George III, & George IV.
Name one good outcome of the British Empire.
Spread of English, modern medicine, sports, belief in fair government...
This major UK river flows through London.
The Thames
What Celtic queen led her tribe to burn London to the ground and viciously fight back the Roman invaders?
Boudica.
What year did the Normans invade England?
1066!
What were the 2 sides to the English Civil War?
Parliament vs King Charles I. The Parliamentarians were also called "the Roundheads" and the king's supporters were royalists.
Who wrote the poem "Gunga Din"?
Rudyard Kipling