British History Quiz!

When was Stonehenge built?

• 4000 years ago

  
  

• 1500 years ago

  
  

• 100 years ago

  
  

• 30000 years ago

  
  

Answer explanation

The Stonehenge, the iconic symbol of Britain, is famous throughout the world and is one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe.With a history spanning 4,500 years the Stone Circle is a masterpiece of engineering.

Which people invaded Britain in 55BC?

• The Romans

• The Vikings

• The Celts

• The Swiss

When did the Vikings invade England?

• In the 5th century

  
  

• In the 8th century

  
  

• In the 10th century

  
  

• In the 12th century

  
  

What happened in 1066?

• The Battle of Hastings

  
  

• The Battle of Trafalgar

  
  

• The Battle of Somme

  
  

• The Battle of Britain

  
  

Which monarch signed the Magna Carta?

• King John

• Queen Anne

• King George I

• King Charles III

When was the Magna Carta signed?

• In 1415

• In 1215

• In 1455

• In 1559

What was the personal motto of Queen Elizabeth I?

• "I see, but I say nothing"

  
  

• "I came, I saw, I conquered"

  
  

• "I see dead people"

  
  

• "I've got 99 problems, but Sir Walter Raleigh ain't one"

How long did Queen Victoria reign for?

• over 40 years

  
  

• over 50 years

  
  

• over 60 years

  
  

• over 80 years

  
  

The King is

• the Head of the State

  
  

• the Head of the Church

  
  

• the Head of the State and the Church

• the Head of the State, the Church and the Commonwealth

What is Great Britain?

• A parliamentary democracy

  
  

• An absolute monarchy

  
  

• A democratic republic

  
  

• A federal government