British history and culture

Who were the first to conquer Britain?

• Vikings

• Germans

• Romans

• Russians

Answer explanation

Romans conquered southern Britain between AD 43 and AD 47.

What year did the Normans conquer England?

• 1066

• 988

• 43

• 1533

Answer explanation

Normans conquered England in 1066.

This British queen stayed on the throne longer than any other monarch: 63 years and seven months. Her era was when the British Empire was at its height.

An entire era is named in her honour

• Elizabeth I

• Victoria

• Elizabeth II

• Mary I

Answer explanation

Victoria was crowned in 1837 . She reigned until her death in 1901. The industrial Revolution changed Britain in many ways. It became the first industrial nation in the world. An entire era was named in her honour.

Who sat at the head of the Knights' Round Table?

• King Arthur

• Robin Hood

• Beowulf

Answer explanation

King Arthur is a legendary character of British epic and the central figure of numerous chivalric novels. According to legend, Arthur gathered the most noble and valiant knights of the Round Table to his court in Camelot.

Which literary character is dedicated to a museum on Baker Street in London?

• King Arthur

• Sherlock Holmes

• Harry Potter

Answer explanation

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is at the address where the detective lived in the novels

What is the name of the Frenchwoman who lived in England two centuries ago and became famous for making wax figures and opening a gallery of them.

Answer explanation

Madame Tussauds, sculptor and founder of the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum in London

What is this actor's name?

Answer explanation

Charlie Chaplin was a famous American and English actor who made a huge contribution to the film industry.

In what years did the Vikings invade England?

• 700-1000 AD

• 1500-1600 AD

• 43-47 AD

• 1939-1945 AD

Answer explanation

The Vikings organised raids from about 700-1000. Finally, the Normans conquered England in 1066.

Who is the author of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth?

Answer explanation

William Shakespeare is a great English poet and playwright. Considered to be the world's greatest writer and playwright of all time.