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Historical Events in the United Kingdom

Social Studies

Historical Events in the United Kingdom starts at 2 and continues till grade 5. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Historical Events in the United Kingdom. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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What is the name of the famous battle where King Harold was defeated by William the Conqueror?
What is the name of the famous English playwright who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
What is the name of the famous event celebrated on 5th November in the UK?
What is the name of the famous London palace where the Queen lives?
What is the name of the famous prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England?
What is the name of the famous Scottish hero who fought for independence?
What is the name of the famous wall built by the Romans to keep out invaders from Scotland?
After reading the following passage, answer the question: 'In 1940, during World War II, many children in London were sent to the countryside to keep them safe from bombing raids.' Why were children sent away from London during this time?
The Great Fire of London happened in which year? (1) 1666 (2) 1766 (3) 1866 (4) 1966
The Industrial Revolution began in which country? (1) France (2) Germany (3) United Kingdom (4) Italy
The Magna Carta was signed by which king? (1) King John (2) King Henry VIII (3) King George III (4) King Edward I
Who was the famous British author who wrote "Oliver Twist"? (1) William Shakespeare (2) Charles Dickens (3) J.K. Rowling (4) Roald Dahl
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the name of the famous bell inside the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the name of the famous bridge that crosses the River Thames in London.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the name of the famous clock tower in London.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the name of the famous royal church in London where kings and queens are crowned.
True or False: Queen Victoria ruled for more than 60 years.
True or False: The Black Death was a disease that spread across England in the 14th century.
True or False: The English Civil War was fought between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers.
True or False: The Romans built Hadrian's Wall in the north of England.