Historical Events in the United Kingdom
Social Studies
Historical Events in the United Kingdom starts at 2 and continues till grade 5.
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Name one famous event that happens every year in London to celebrate the end of World War II.
The Houses of Parliament are in which city?
The Industrial Revolution began in which country?
Who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605?
Who was the famous British leader during the Second World War?
Who was the famous British nurse who helped soldiers in the Crimean War?
Who was the famous British queen who ruled for over 60 years in the 1800s?
After reading this passage, answer the question: 'In 1666, a huge fire swept through London, destroying many homes and buildings. People used buckets of water to try to stop the fire.' What was this event called?
The first steam engine was invented during which period? (1) The Stone Age (2) The Industrial Revolution (3) The Roman Era (4) The Middle Ages
The Great Fire of London started in a _____. (1) Bakery (2) School (3) Church (4) Castle
The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt to blow up which building? (1) Buckingham Palace (2) The Tower of London (3) The Houses of Parliament (4) St Paul's Cathedral
The Magna Carta was signed by King John in which year? (1) 1215 (2) 1066 (3) 1666 (4) 1945
The Battle of Hastings took place in _____.
The Great Fire of London happened in the year _____.
The Romans built a wall in the north of England called _____.
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and _____.
Is it true that the Romans built baths in Britain?
Is it true that the Romans built many roads in Britain?
Is it true that the United Kingdom fought in World War I?
Is it true that the United Kingdom has a king or queen?
