What was the name given to supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War?
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C — The king's supporters during the Civil War were called Cavaliers. Those who supported the Parliamentary cause were called Roundheads.
Who was the monarch when the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of England?
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D — Henry VIII was succeeded by his son Edward VI, who was strongly Protestant. During his reign, the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of England. A version of this book is still used in some churches today.
Who is the author of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'?
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A — Roald Dahl was born in Wales to Norwegian parents. He served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. His best-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and George's Marvellous Medicine.
'The Restoration' refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in the 15th century
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B — 'The Restoration' refers to the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660, when Charles II returned from exile after being invited back by Parliament
In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain was known as the
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B
What created The Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707?
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B — The Act of Union, known as the Treaty of Union in Scotland, was agreed in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Some of the famous lines from William Shakespeare's plays and poems which are still often quoted are:
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B, D
The Battle of Waterloo was fought against which country?
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C — The British army also fought against the French. In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.
Which one of the following is the most famous play written by Shakespeare?
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D — Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a playwright and actor and wrote many poems and plays. His most famous plays include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.
Why was Mary known as 'Bloody Mary'?
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A — Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants.
Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.
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A — Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.
Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
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D — In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.
To be or not to be' is a famous Shakespeare line from which play or poem?
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B — Lines from Shakespeare's plays and poems which are often still quoted include: Once more unto the breach (Henry V); To be or not to be (Hamlet); A rose by any other name (Romeo and Juliet); All the world's a stage (As You Like It); The darling buds of May (Sonnet 18 'Shall I Compare Thee To a Summer's Day).
Which languages were the basis of modern English?
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D — After the Norman Conquest, the king and his noblemen had spoken Norman French and the peasants had continued to speak Anglo-Saxon. Gradually these two languages combined to become one English language.
What was the longest war with France called?
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A — English kings also fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years). One of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War was the Battle of Agincourt in 1415
Before 1215 there were few limits on the power of the king of England.
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A — In 1215 King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to the Magna Carta, which limited the powers of the monarchy.
Which form of religion gained strength as a result of the Reformation?
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D — While the Reformation was happening across Europe, Protestant ideas gradually gained strength in England, Wales and Scotland during the 16th century.
During the 19th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called ‘the Enlightenment’
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A — During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called ‘the Enlightenment’
Which TWO records tell us about England during the time of William I?
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A, D — The Domesday Book is a record of towns and villages in England. The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest.
Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
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B
What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?
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A — Working conditions during the Industrial Revolution were very poor. There were no laws to protect employees, who were often forced to work long hours in dangerous situations. Children also worked and were treated in the same way as adults.
The Romans remained in Britain for 200 years and they built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals
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B
What was Isaac Newton known for?
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B
Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?
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D
Why is Sir Edwin Lutyens famous?
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D — Sir Edwin Lutyens was a famous 20th-century architect who designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
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