History 1
What happened in 1066 in England?
The Battle of Hastings
When and where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
18th century, Manchester
Which king was defeated at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold II
What is the currency of the UK?
Pound sterling
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What was the Magna Carta?
A document limiting the power of the king
What happened in 43 AD?
The Roman invasion of Britain led by Emperor Claudius
Which monarch established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
What river flows through London?
River Thames
What was Winston Churchill famous for during WWII?
Leading Britain and his speeches
What happened in 1603?
The death of Elizabeth I and the accession of James I to the throne
What were the Wars of the Roses?
A civil war between the House of York and Lancaster
Which queen ruled during the Elizabethan era?
Elizabeth I
What is the full official name of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Who was known as the “Iron Lady”?
Margaret Thatcher
What major epidemic hit Europe in the 14th century?
The Black Death
What happened in 1666?
The Great Fire of London
Which monarch ruled England during the English Civil War?
Charles I
Name the countries of the UK.
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
What was Margaret Thatcher’s role?
Prime Minister of the UK
What happened in 1688?
The Glorious Revolution
Which famous battle took place in 1805?
Battle of Trafalgar
Which king signed the Magna Carta?
King John
What was the Act of Union?
The union of England and Scotland into Great Britain
What kind of hat did Winston Churchill wear and what gesture was he famous for?
Bowhat and the “V” sign (victory sign)