History 1
What are the 4 nations of the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Which King adopted Protestantism?
Henry 8
What is the first official language of the Republic of Ireland?
Irish Gaelic
Which sea lies to the east of England?
The North Sea
Who was Henry 8's second daughter?
Elizabeth I
When was the last invasion of Great Britain
1066
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What is the population of the UK today (England+Wales+Scotland+Northern Ireland)?
69 million
When did Shakespeare die?
1616
When was Shakespeare born?
1564
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
What are the two capitals of the island of Ireland?
Dublin & Belfast
When did the Irish famine take place?
1845-1850
Who was Henry 8's second wife
Anne Boleyn
What is the English name for "La Manche"?
The English Channel
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Keir Starmer
When was Ireland partitioned (between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland)?
1921-1922
When did the Anglo-Normans first invade Ireland?
1169
What is the population of Ireland today (Republic of Ireland + Northern Ireland)?
7 million
Name three plays by Shakespeare
Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing...