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This poem is considered by many to be the first great poem in English.
What is Beowulf?
100
This American company is one of the largest entertainment and media companies in the world, producing cartoons, running various TV stations and amusement parks.
What is Disney?
100

A battle in 1066, in which William, Duke of Normandy, completes the last successful invasion of Britain and which leads him to implement Norman-style feudalism as William I.

What is the Battle of Hastings?

100
Elizabeth I's reign fostered much intellectual and artistic achievement such as the literary works of this esteemed playwright.
Who was William Shakespeare?
100

An event ignited when Britain's colonies in North Americaa declared their independence in 1776.

What is the American Revolution / Revolutionary War / War of Independence?

200
This prominent general led the Romans to Britain in 55 BC. He, unfortunately, had to leave the job unfinished.
Who was Julius Caesar?
200
This conservative British Prime Minister introduced free-market policies and privatized state-run industries and was the first woman PM.
Who was Margaret Thatcher?
200
The document officially stating the political and legal rights of the English people which King John was forced to sign in 1215.
What is the Magna Carta / Great Charter?
200
This disaster destroyed two thirds of London in 1666.
What is the Great Fire (of London)?
200

The year when Christopher Columbus stumbled upon North America.

What is 1492?

300
One of the three most powerful Germanic peoples of their time that invaded Britain in the 5th century, the other two being the Saxons and the Angles.
Who are the Jutes?
300

This was the year the US stock market crashed and started the Great Depression.

What is 1929?

300
A comprehensive record of the extent, value, ownership, and liabilities of land in England, made in 1086 by order of William I.
What is the Domesday Book?
300

The English conspirator who was executed for his role in the Gun Powder Plot, a plan to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament. November 5 is celebrated in his name.

Who was Guy Fawkes?

300
He was the commander of American forces in the Revolutionary War and the first US president.
Who was George Washington?
400
The highest ranking position of Celtic society.
Who were the druids?
400
This politician became British Prime Minister during World War II but failed to be reelected afterward.
Who was Winston Churchill?
400

A Scottish knight was one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence in late 13th and early 14th century.

Who was William Wallace?

400

After the conclusion of events in 1588 involving this fleet, Britain's navy became the most powerful in the world.

What is the Invincible Armada / Spanish Armada?

400
The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
500
This Anglo-Saxon alphabet was replaced by Latin characters.
What is the Runic alphabet?
500

This is the address of the headquarters of the UK government and residence of the Prime Minister.

What is 10 Downing Street?

500

This distinguished old monk is considered one of the earliest authors of British literature, from late 7th and early 8th century. His works concerned themselves with English history and religion.

Who was the Venerable Bede?

500
The end of the Commonwealth of England and the return of the monarchy.
What is the English Restoration?
500
The American city where Congress met to draft and adopt the Declaration of Independence.
What is Philadelphia?