Kings and Queens
Who was killed at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson
Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harald Hardrada
In which century was the First World War?
20th C
What came first - Sainsbury's or Tesco?
Sainsbury's (1869), Tesco (1919)
Who was competing for the throne during the Anarchy?
Matilda and Stephen
What tactic was introduced to Zulu warfare by Shaka Zulu?
'Horns of the Bull'
In which century did the Black Death hit England?
14th C
What came first - the steam train being invented or the car?
The steam train (19th C)
Which king of Spain married Mary Tudor?
King Philip II
What was the name of the battle before Rorke's Drift?
Isandlwana
In which century did Queen Victoria come to the throne?
19th C
What came first - the printing press being invented or Henry VIII breaking away from the Catholic Church?
The printing press (1440)
Who has been the longest reigning monarch in Britain?
Queen Elizabeth II
During which First World War battle was gas first used as a weapon?
Ypres
In which century was the Spanish Armada?
16th C
What came first - England winning the World Cup or Brazil winning the World Cup?
Brazil (1958)
Two names have featured 8 times as the name of a king of England or Britain. Henry is one name - which other name has featured 8 times?
Edward
What is the name of the treaty that ended the First World War?
Treaty of Versailles
In which century was King Charles I executed after the civil war?
17th C
What came first - the first electric kettle or (mechanically) sliced bread?
The electric kettle (1891 compared to 1928)