Exploring England's Rich History

What year did the Norman Conquest of England occur?

• 1066

• 1050

• 1075

• 1086

Who was the first King of England?

• Æthelstan

• William the Conqueror

• Richard III

• Henry VIII

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• The Magna Carta is significant for establishing the rule of law and limiting the powers of the monarchy.

• It was the first constitution in the world.

• It was a document that granted absolute power to the king.

• It established a new religion in England.

Which famous English queen was known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Anne

• Queen Mary I

What event is known as the Great Fire of London?

• The Great Fire of London was a devastating fire that occurred in 1666.

• The Great Fire of London was a flood that occurred in 1666.

• The Great Fire of London was a minor fire in 1688.

• The Great Fire of London was a battle fought in 1666.

Who was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Civil War?

• Oliver Cromwell

• King Charles I

• Thomas Fairfax

• John Pym

What was the main cause of the English Civil War?

• Conflict between King Charles I and Parliament over governance and authority.

• Economic competition with France and Spain.

• Disputes over land ownership between nobles.

• Religious differences between Catholics and Protestants.

Which English king was executed in 1649?

• James I

• Edward VI

• Charles I

• Henry VIII

What was the name of the period of time when England was a republic?

• Empire

• Kingdom

• Commonwealth

• Monarchy

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

• Theresa May

• Angela Merkel

• Indira Gandhi

• Margaret Thatcher