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What was the year of the Battle of Hastings?

1066 CE

Who established the Church of England?

King Henry VIII

Where did the Puritans colonize in the early 17th century?

North America

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

1760 CE Signup and view all the answers

What was the year of the American Declaration of Independence?

1776 CE Signup and view all the answers

Who was the English monarch who reigned from 1837 CE?

Queen Victoria Signup and view all the answers

What was the year of the 'Discovery' of the Americas?

1492 CE Signup and view all the answers

What was the year of the start of the American Civil War?

1861 CE Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Viking Invasions of Britain?

Unknown Viking leaders Signup and view all the answers

In what century did the English Reformation take place?

16th century Signup and view all the answers

When did the Puritan colonization of America begin?

1620 Signup and view all the answers

From which region did the Neolithic people likely originate?

The Spanish Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

When did the Industrial Revolution start?

1760 Signup and view all the answers

Who established the New South Wales colony in Australia?

British settlers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the Beaker people?

They were round-headed and strongly built Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used for making weapons during the Iron Age?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the American Revolution start?

1765 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the priestly class that was an important part of the Celtic tribes?

Druids Signup and view all the answers

When did the English Conquest of Quebec occur?

1759 Signup and view all the answers

Who led the establishment of the Canadian Dominion?

British colonizers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Roman occupation of Britain?

It lasted from AD 43 to AD 409 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the henges built by the Neolithic people?

They were centers of religious, economic, and political power Signup and view all the answers

From which region did the Celts likely originate?

Central Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was a part of the Celts' worship practices?

Human sacrifice Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the Norman Conquest of England?

The creation of the modern English language Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Magna Carta in English history?

It limited the power of the monarch and established the rule of law Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the significant social and economic changes in England during the 14th century?

The Black Death pandemic Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the series of civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York?

The War of the Roses Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Hundred Years' War between England and France begin?

1337 CE Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Black Death pandemic on the English labor market?

It created a shortage of labor Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the charter issued in 1215 CE that limited the power of the monarch?

The Magna Carta Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Norman Conquest of England on the English language?

It transformed the English language Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Christianity to Ireland?

Patrick Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the Golden Age in Ireland?

Arrival of the Vikings Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the ruler who tried to unite Ireland?

Brian Boru Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the Highlanders and Lowlanders in Scotland?

Culture and geography Signup and view all the answers

What was the common factor that united the Picts, Scots, and Britons?

Culture and economy Signup and view all the answers

Who became king of England in 1066?

William the Conqueror Signup and view all the answers

What system did William organize his English kingdom according to?

Feudal system Signup and view all the answers

How many Saxon landlords were replaced by Norman ones?

4000 Signup and view all the answers

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Early Britain

Neolithic period: Approximately 3000 BCE, people from the Spanish peninsula or North Africa arrived in Britain, settling in the western parts of Britain and Ireland.
Beaker people: After 2400 BCE, new groups of people arrived in southeast Britain from Europe, introducing metalworking skills.
Celts: Around 700 BCE, Celts arrived from central Europe, dominating the lowland areas of Britain and introducing iron working.
Druids: The Celts were organized into tribes, ruled by a warrior class, which included Druid priests who practiced human sacrifice.

Roman Occupation

Roman Invasion: Britain was occupied by Romans from 43 CE to 409 CE.
Hadrian's Wall: Built to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain.

Anglo-Saxon Invasion and Viking Invasions

Anglo-Saxon Invasion: Germanic tribes from Denmark and Germany arrived in Britain, displacing the Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms.
First Viking Invasions: Viking raids began in 865 CE.

Middle Ages

Battle of Hastings: In 1066 CE, King Harold II of England was defeated by William the Conqueror, establishing Norman rule in England.
Magna Carta: Issued in 1215 CE, it limited the king's power and established the principle that the king was not above the law.
Hundred Years' War: A conflict between the monarchs of France and England that lasted from 1337 to 1453 CE.

Late Middle Ages and Renaissance

Black Death: A catastrophic plague that hit Europe in 1348 CE, killing between a third and half of the population.
War of the Roses: A series of dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne.

Modern Era

Industrial Revolution: Started in 1760 CE, marking a significant transformation in economy and society.
American Declaration of Independence: Signed in 1776 CE, declaring the 13 American colonies' independence from Great Britain.
French Revolution: Began in 1789 CE, marking a significant turning point in modern history.

Other Key Events

Establishment of Church of England: In 1534 CE, the Church of England was established, with the monarch as its head.
Puritan colonization of America: In 1620 CE, the Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower.
Cuban Missile Crisis: In 1962 CE, a major Cold War confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Completion of Freedom Tower: In 2013 CE, the One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, was completed.