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666 real-format practice questions from the British History chapter of the official handbook. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs? British History
  2. Before the 18th century, ______ was the biggest source of employment in Britain British History
  3. In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain was known as the British History
  4. Who built the tower of London? British History
  5. What was Isambard Kingdom Brunel famous for designing and building? British History
  6. Which Battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry? British History
  7. In 1066, ______ invaded England and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings British History
  8. The ‘King James Version’ or the ‘Authorised Version’ was not the first English Bible but is a version which continues to be used in many Protestant churches today. British History
  9. Which is not a Protestant Christian group? British History
  10. Anyone who is violent towards their partner -- whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together -- can be prosecuted. British History
  11. Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians? British History
  12. A famous Stone Age site in the United Kingdom is British History
  13. Where can you visit Admiral Nelson’s ship , HMS Victory? British History
  14. What tells us about how people lived just after the Norman Conquest? British History
  15. Areas of what is now Scotland were never conquered by the Romans British History
  16. What was the name of plague that killed one third of the population of England in 1348? British History
  17. What kind of battle was the Battle of Britain (1940)? British History
  18. What were the people who supported the king known as in 1642? British History
  19. Which play was written by Shakespeare? British History
  20. Which of these battles was NOT fought against Napoleon? British History
  21. Which of the following is associated with the Elizabethan period in England? British History
  22. Which Admiral's Column is in Trafalgar Square, London? British History
  23. What is the King James Bible also known as? British History
  24. What is the Mercury Music Prize awarded for? British History
  25. When did the War of the Roses start? British History
  26. When did William of Orange invade England? British History
  27. In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in July is also a public holiday British History
  28. The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which area? British History
  29. Who build the wall to keep out the Picts? British History
  30. When did the aerial battle 'The Battle of Britain' happen? British History
  31. Who designed the new St Paul Cathedral? British History
  32. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages? British History
  33. What was the main crop in Ireland in the 19th century? British History
  34. Isaac Newton discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow British History
  35. The King James’ Bible is a new translation of the Bible into English British History
  36. Under which king did the people unite to defeat the Vikings? British History
  37. The 15th century civil war in England was fought between the supporters of British History
  38. Who fought in the English Civil war of 1642? British History
  39. Why is Sir Edwin Lutyens famous? British History
  40. Who was Henry Purcell? British History
  41. Hadrian's Wall was built to keep out whom? British History
  42. Who led the Scottish Army during the Battle of Bannockburn? British History
  43. What profession was Florence Nightingale famous for? British History
  44. During Queen Elizabeth’s reign the British Empire became the largest empire the world had ever seen British History
  45. What is the Cenotaph associated with? British History
  46. Which battle did William the Conqueror fight in? British History
  47. Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)? British History
  48. King Henry VIII's daughter Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants, which is why she became known as British History
  49. Henry VIII needed the approval of the ______ to divorce his first wife British History
  50. What is the Church of England also known as in Scotland and the US? British History