UKS2 Autumn Retrieval

This event took place in which year?

• 1066

• 1914

• 1666

• 1829

George Stephenson is known for being a famous ___________

Which material was primarily used for tools during the Stone Age?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Stone

• Wood

What significant change marked the beginning of the Iron Age in Britain?

• Introduction of farming

• Use of iron for tools and weapons

• Development of pottery

• Construction of stone circles

On which date did the Titanic sink?

• 10th of April 1912

• 15th of April 1912

• 12th of April 1912

• 22nd of April 1912

How many classes were catered for on board Titanic?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 600

If you were in steerage, you were in

• 1st class
• 2nd class
• 3rd class
• crewman

One reason the Anglo Saxons left their homeland was because their ___ was often flooded.

Answer explanation

Britain's excellent farmland was one of the reasons the Anglo Saxons came to Britain.

Why were the Anglo Saxons invited to Britain by the Romans?

• To help fight the Scots and Picts

• To help with farming

• To help build ships and boats

• To trade goods with them

Answer explanation

The Romans knew they needed some help to fight the Scots and Picts so invited the Saxons to help them.

In Anglo-Saxon society, what did people usually do?

• Most people were farmers

• Most people were traders or merchants

• Most people worked as servants of the King