Historical Events and Figures in Game of Thrones

The video explores the historical inspirations behind Game of Thrones, focusing on medieval Britain. It compares the geography of Westeros to the British Isles and draws parallels between historical events like the Roman invasion, Anglo-Saxon and Viking invasions, and the Norman Conquest with events in the series. The video also introduces the War of the Roses as a major influence on the series' plot.

Which mythical creatures are mentioned as being absent in real history but present in Game of Thrones?

• Elves and fairies

• Mermaids and krakens

• Dragons and ice zombies

• Giants and unicorns

What geographical feature is compared between Westeros and Britain?

• The Great Desert

• The Wall

• The Iron Islands

• The Narrow Sea

Who were the first invaders to settle in Britain according to the video?

• The Celts

• The Vikings

• The Romans

• The Normans

What was the primary purpose of Hadrian's Wall in Britain?

• To keep out the Romans

• To protect against northern tribes

• To serve as a trade route

• To divide the kingdom

Which group invaded Britain after the Romans left?

• The Saxons

• The Celts

• The Normans

• The Vikings

Which historical figure is William the Conqueror compared to in Game of Thrones?

• Robert Baratheon

• Joffrey Baratheon

• Aegon the Conqueror

• Ned Stark

What year marked the final Viking raid in Britain?

• 1200

• 789

• 1066

• 954

Who was the last Viking king of York mentioned in the video?

• Eric Bloodaxe

• Harold Godwinson

• Caligula

• William the Conqueror

What major historical event inspired the War of Five Kings in Game of Thrones?

• The Viking Invasions

• The Norman Conquest

• The War of the Roses

• The Hundred Years' War

Which English monarch is a descendant of William the Conqueror?

• Queen Victoria

• King George VI

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King Henry VIII