This person invaded England in 1066 leading to the end of the Roman Empire.
Who is William the Conqueror?
100
This is a country known for its peace keeping and a former British colony.
What is Canada.
100
This is a 2-mile long tunnel that allows trains to travel through mountains rather than around it.
What is the box tunnel?
100
This is the most popular drink in the world.
What is water?
100
This is the residency of the royal family in London.
What is Buckingham Palace?
200
This building was built along the River Thames and was meant to express power and intimidation.
What is The Tower of London?
200
This is the largest country in Oceania that was once colonized by England.
What is Australia.
200
This process is how a steam engine works.
What is burning coal to heat water to produce steam?
200
These are the three types of teas that come from the plant camellia sinensis.
What are oolong, green and black tea?
200
This is a two word term for a single ruler with limited power.
What is constitutional monarchy?
300
Because Henry the VIII wanted to divorce Catherine since she could not give him a son who could be an heir to his throne.
Why did Henry VIII make himself head of the church?
300
England colonized this country and took advantage of its agricultural resources.
What is India?
300
These are two problematic traveling conditions during the early development of trains.
What is uncomfortable, potentially dangerous and uncertain speeds?
300
This is the spelling of the full name of the one who introduced tea in England. (You have one chance!)
What is C-a-t-h-e-r-i-n-e o-f B-r-a-g-a-n-z-a?
300
This was the opinion of the prime minister Harold Macmillan who worked with the queen during his time in power. (The general idea, not the direct quote)
What is loving her duties, being a queen and not just a puppet?
400
Henry VIII had to do this before he could make England an empire.
What is conquering the sea?
400
This is a set of 3000+ islands in Central America that was once colonized by England.
What is The Bahamas.
400
This is the spelling of the full name of the greatest Victorian engineer. (You have one chance!)
What is I-s-a-m-b-a-r-d K-i-n-g-d-o-m B-r-u-n-e-l?
400
This was the cause of tea smuggling amongst the North Americans.
What is the Tea Act that imposed a new tax on tea?
400
These are the limitations of the queen's power.
What is not being able to make laws or change policies?
500
In this event, Britain achieved one of its greatest naval victories against the French and Spanish.
What is the Battle of Trafalgar?
500
These are three African countries once colonized by England.
What is Libya, Egypt, Gambia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Sudan, Somaliland, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Rhodesia, Swaziland, South Africa, etc?
500
These are the first two steamships and in addition to steam, these were the ways in which the two were also powered.
What is the Great Western with its wooden paddles (wheels) and the Great Britain with its propellers?
500
The Chinese were only interested in trading silver with the British. They also demanded tips and financial obligations like presents for the Chinese Emperor, which led to the introduction of importing illegal items. When the Emporer wanted to put an end to this, the British began this event.
What is the Opium War?
500
In addition to the "trooping of the colour", this is one other duty performed by the queen.
What is attending official ceremonies (such as the Opening of Parliament)? (or What is presiding opening ceremonies of important establishments)?