British Monarchy General
How long has the monarchy existed for?
over 1,000 years
What year was the Norman Conquest?
1066
What war marked the start of the Tudor dynasty?
Who was the civil war between?
Between the King and Parliament
How long did Queen Elizabeth II rule for?
Over 70 years
What happened under Queen Victoria?
When was the English Civil war?
1642-1660
How many wives did Henry the eighth have?
6
What did Charles I believe in?
The Divine Right of Kings
What year was Charles II Coronation?
2023
How many people were under British rule during the British Empire?
400M (1/4 of the world's population)
In which year did Elizabeth I defeat the Spanish Armada?
1588
Why was Mary I known as 'Bloody Mary'?
Restored Catholicism with lots of violence
What is the meaning of Divine Right of Kings?
What was the first celebration to be televised?
Elizabeth II's coronation
When and why was the Tower of London built
What year was the Magna Carta created?
1215
Why did Henry the eighth want to cut ties with the Catholic church?
When was The Restoration of the monarchy?
1660
What type of monarchy do we have today?
It is fully ceremonial meaning all power lies with Parliament
What is the legend of the ravens who live in the Tower of London?
If they leave, the Kingdom will fall
When did Queen Elizabeth II become Queen?
1952
How many years did Elizabeth 1 reign for?
44 years alone
What type of monarchy was created after the Restoration?
A constitutional monarchy
What is the official name of the modern Royal Dynasty?
Windsor