British History Periods and Key Events

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In which year did the fall of the Berlin Wall occur?

  • 1994 (correct)
  • 1991
  • 1989
  • 2015

Which event took place in 2015?

  • Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest reigning monarch
  • The World Wide Web is launched (correct)
  • Nelson Mandela becomes President of South Africa
  • Moon Landing

Who became England's longest reigning monarch?

  • King George III
  • Queen Mary
  • Queen Elizabeth II (correct)
  • Queen Victoria

Which of the following events occurred first in chronological order?

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Which significant historical event occurred in 1991?

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During which period did the Stone Age occur?

<p>15,000 -- 2,500 BCE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chronological range of the Iron Age/The Celts?

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Which period followed the Anglo-Saxons & Vikings?

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When did the Tudor period start?

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Which event occurred during the years 1914 to 1918?

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What is the range of dates for the period of the Georgians?

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When did the Norman period end?

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Which period is the earliest event in the provided list?

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What significant event occurred in the year 1215?

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Which event took place during the year of 1066?

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In which year did Christopher Columbus discover America?

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What major event related to public health occurred in 1666?

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Which milestone event in religion is noted to have begun in 1517?

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What was a result of Boudicca's uprising around 60/61 CE?

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What event is associated with the year 1789?

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Which year marked the occurrence of the Battle of Bosworth?

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In what year was the British Slavery Abolition Act passed?

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What historic speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver in 1969?

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Flashcards

Stone Age Dates

The period of prehistory from approximately 15,000 BCE to 2,500 BCE.

Bronze Age Dates

The period of prehistory in Britain from approximately 2,500 BCE to 800 BCE.

Iron Age/Celts Dates

The period of prehistory in Britain from 800 BCE to 43 CE.

Roman Period Dates

The period in British history from 43 CE to 410 CE.

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World War 1 Dates

The period beginning in 1914 until 1918.

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World War 2 Dates

The period beginning in 1939 and ending in 1945.

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Modern Britain Dates

The period after World War 2, from 1945 to the present day.

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Anglo-Saxons/Vikings Dates

The period in British history from 449 CE to 1066 CE.

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Moon Landing Year

The year the moon was landed on.

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Berlin Wall Fall Year

The year the Berlin Wall came down.

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WWW Launch Year

The year the World Wide Web was launched.

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Nelson Mandela's Presidency

The year Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa

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Queen Elizabeth II's Reign Length

The longest-reigning monarch in England's history.

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Boudicca's Uprising

A rebellion against Roman rule in Britain led by Boudicca.

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Hadrian's Wall

A defensive wall built by the Romans across northern Britain.

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Battle of Hastings

A Norman victory against the English, marking a change in British rule.

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Murder of Thomas Becket

The assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket.

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Magna Carta

An important document limiting the power of the English monarchy.

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The Black Death

A devastating pandemic that spread across Europe, including England.

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The Battle of Agincourt

A decisive English victory against the French during the Hundred Years' War.

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The Battle of Bosworth

A significant battle that ended the War of the Roses and installed Henry VII as king of England.

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Columbus discovers America

Columbus' voyage led to the opening of the Americas to European colonization.

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Martin Luther's Reformation

The religious reformation initiated by Martin Luther in 1517.

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Study Notes

British History Periods and Dates

  • Stone Age: 15,000 – 2,500 BCE
  • Bronze Age: 3,000 – 800 BCE
  • Iron Age/The Celts: 800 BCE – 43 CE
  • The Romans: 43 – 410 CE
  • The Anglo-Saxons & Vikings: 449 – 1066 CE
  • The Normans: 1066 – 1154 CE
  • The Plantagenets: 1154 – 1399 CE
  • The House of York and Lancaster: 1399 – 1485 CE
  • The Tudors: 1485 – 1603 CE
  • The Stuarts: 1603 – 1714 CE
  • The Georgians: 1714 – 1837 CE
  • The Victorians: 1837 – 1901 CE
  • The Edwardians: 1901 – 1910 CE
  • World War 1: 1914 – 1918 CE
  • World War 2: 1939 – 1945 CE
  • Modern Britain: 1945 – present day

Key Historical Events and Dates

  • 60/61 CE: Boudicca's uprising
  • 122 CE: Hadrian's Wall begun
  • 1066 CE: The Battle of Hastings
  • 1170 CE: Murder of Thomas Becket
  • 1215 CE: Magna Carta
  • 1348 CE: The Black Death (England)
  • 1415 CE: The Battle of Agincourt
  • 1485 CE: The Battle of Bosworth
  • 1492 CE: Columbus discovers America
  • 1517 CE: Martin Luther starts the Reformation
  • 1519 CE: Cortes invades Mexico
  • 1588 CE: Spanish Armada
  • 1665 CE: The Great Plague
  • 1666 CE: The Great Fire of London
  • 1770 CE: Captain Cook colonises Australia
  • 1776 CE: American Declaration of Independence
  • 1789 CE: The French Revolution begins
  • 1829 CE: Stephenson's Rocket
  • 1833 CE: British Slavery Abolition Act
  • 1851 CE: The Great Exhibition
  • 1963 CE: Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech
  • 1969 CE: Great Exhibition
  • 1989 CE: Fall of the Berlin Wall
  • 1991 CE: Moon Landing
  • 1994 CE: World Wide Web is launched
  • 2015 CE: Nelson Mandela becomes President of South Africa

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