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What was the year of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the year of the Battle of Hastings?
Who established the Church of England?
Who established the Church of England?
Where did the Puritans colonize in the early 17th century?
Where did the Puritans colonize in the early 17th century?
When did the Industrial Revolution begin?
When did the Industrial Revolution begin?
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What was the year of the American Declaration of Independence?
What was the year of the American Declaration of Independence?
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Who was the English monarch who reigned from 1837 CE?
Who was the English monarch who reigned from 1837 CE?
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What was the year of the 'Discovery' of the Americas?
What was the year of the 'Discovery' of the Americas?
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What was the year of the start of the American Civil War?
What was the year of the start of the American Civil War?
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Who led the Viking Invasions of Britain?
Who led the Viking Invasions of Britain?
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In what century did the English Reformation take place?
In what century did the English Reformation take place?
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When did the Puritan colonization of America begin?
When did the Puritan colonization of America begin?
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From which region did the Neolithic people likely originate?
From which region did the Neolithic people likely originate?
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When did the Industrial Revolution start?
When did the Industrial Revolution start?
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Who established the New South Wales colony in Australia?
Who established the New South Wales colony in Australia?
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What was the main characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was the main characteristic of the Beaker people?
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What was the primary material used for making weapons during the Iron Age?
What was the primary material used for making weapons during the Iron Age?
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In what year did the American Revolution start?
In what year did the American Revolution start?
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What was the name of the priestly class that was an important part of the Celtic tribes?
What was the name of the priestly class that was an important part of the Celtic tribes?
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When did the English Conquest of Quebec occur?
When did the English Conquest of Quebec occur?
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Who led the establishment of the Canadian Dominion?
Who led the establishment of the Canadian Dominion?
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Which of the following best describes the Roman occupation of Britain?
Which of the following best describes the Roman occupation of Britain?
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What was the significance of the henges built by the Neolithic people?
What was the significance of the henges built by the Neolithic people?
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From which region did the Celts likely originate?
From which region did the Celts likely originate?
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What was a part of the Celts' worship practices?
What was a part of the Celts' worship practices?
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What was the primary outcome of the Norman Conquest of England?
What was the primary outcome of the Norman Conquest of England?
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What was the significance of the Magna Carta in English history?
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in English history?
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What was the primary cause of the significant social and economic changes in England during the 14th century?
What was the primary cause of the significant social and economic changes in England during the 14th century?
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What was the name given to the series of civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York?
What was the name given to the series of civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York?
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In what year did the Hundred Years' War between England and France begin?
In what year did the Hundred Years' War between England and France begin?
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What was the impact of the Black Death pandemic on the English labor market?
What was the impact of the Black Death pandemic on the English labor market?
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What was the name given to the charter issued in 1215 CE that limited the power of the monarch?
What was the name given to the charter issued in 1215 CE that limited the power of the monarch?
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What was the primary consequence of the Norman Conquest of England on the English language?
What was the primary consequence of the Norman Conquest of England on the English language?
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Who brought Christianity to Ireland?
Who brought Christianity to Ireland?
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What event marked the end of the Golden Age in Ireland?
What event marked the end of the Golden Age in Ireland?
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What was the name of the ruler who tried to unite Ireland?
What was the name of the ruler who tried to unite Ireland?
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What was the main difference between the Highlanders and Lowlanders in Scotland?
What was the main difference between the Highlanders and Lowlanders in Scotland?
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What was the common factor that united the Picts, Scots, and Britons?
What was the common factor that united the Picts, Scots, and Britons?
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Who became king of England in 1066?
Who became king of England in 1066?
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What system did William organize his English kingdom according to?
What system did William organize his English kingdom according to?
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How many Saxon landlords were replaced by Norman ones?
How many Saxon landlords were replaced by Norman ones?
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Study Notes
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.
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This quiz covers major events in British history, from the Roman invasion to the American Declaration of Independence. Test your knowledge of key dates and events that shaped the country.
