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
Is "War of the Roses" a good name for the conflict between those 2 royal families?
You might think so, but I do not. The "war" had 9 battles in over 40 years. Also, though the York house used a white rose as their family symbol, the Lancaster house wasn't associated with the red rose until the Tudor family took the throne and assigned it to them.
What is Brexit?
The name for the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
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.
Why is Ireland in 2 pieces?
It was separated into 2 parts: independent and Catholic in the south, UK-loving and protestant in the north.
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.
Name five jobs kids performed during the Victorian era.
Chimney cleaner, brick maker, farm work, cotton mill worker, living scarecrow, babysitter, fight in the navy, "pit girl", pull carts in a mine.