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In which year did the fall of the Berlin Wall occur?
In which year did the fall of the Berlin Wall occur?
Which event took place in 2015?
Which event took place in 2015?
Who became England's longest reigning monarch?
Who became England's longest reigning monarch?
Which of the following events occurred first in chronological order?
Which of the following events occurred first in chronological order?
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Which significant historical event occurred in 1991?
Which significant historical event occurred in 1991?
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During which period did the Stone Age occur?
During which period did the Stone Age occur?
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What is the chronological range of the Iron Age/The Celts?
What is the chronological range of the Iron Age/The Celts?
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Which period followed the Anglo-Saxons & Vikings?
Which period followed the Anglo-Saxons & Vikings?
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When did the Tudor period start?
When did the Tudor period start?
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Which event occurred during the years 1914 to 1918?
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?
What is the range of dates for the period of the Georgians?
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When did the Norman period end?
When did the Norman period end?
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Which period is the earliest event in the provided list?
Which period is the earliest event in the provided list?
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What significant event occurred in the year 1215?
What significant event occurred in the year 1215?
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Which event took place during the year of 1066?
Which event took place during the year of 1066?
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In which year did Christopher Columbus discover America?
In which year did Christopher Columbus discover America?
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What major event related to public health occurred in 1666?
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?
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?
What was a result of Boudicca's uprising around 60/61 CE?
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What event is associated with the year 1789?
What event is associated with the year 1789?
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Which year marked the occurrence of the Battle of Bosworth?
Which year marked the occurrence of the Battle of Bosworth?
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In what year was the British Slavery Abolition Act passed?
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?
What historic speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver in 1969?
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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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Description
Test your knowledge on the significant periods and key events that have shaped British history. This quiz covers various eras from the Stone Age to Modern Britain, including major happenings like the Battle of Hastings and the signing of the Magna Carta. See how well you know the timeline of historical milestones in the UK!
