British History Timeline: Key Events
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When did the Industrial Revolution start?

  • 1815 CE
  • 1492 CE
  • 1760 CE (correct)
  • 1455 CE

    • In what year did the American Declaration of Independence take place?

  • 1776 CE (correct)
  • 1777 CE
  • 1778 CE
  • 1775 CE

    • When did the French Revolution begin?

  • 1789 CE (correct)
  • 1795 CE
  • 1775 CE
  • 1785 CE

    • Who won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE?

    <p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the First Viking Invasions take place?

    <p>865 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the start of the Hundred Years' War occur?

    <p>1337 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the reign of Queen Victoria begin?

    <p>1837 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the American Civil War start?

    <p>1861 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period commonly referred to as the Dark Ages?

    <p>Early Middle Ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Celts originate from?

    <p>Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the early priests in Celtic culture?

    <p>Druids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the Witan?

    <p>Anglosaxons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the area known as that was ruled by the Vikings?

    <p>Danelaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cultural identity of the poem Beowulf?

    <p>Combination of Anglosaxon and Viking cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was crowned on Christmas day 1066?

    <p>William I (the Conqueror)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Normans originate from?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England?

    <p>Harold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

    <p>It put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Hundred Years' War start?

    <p>1337 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the three phases of the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>The Edwardian War, The Caroline War, The Lancastrian War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Black Death?

    <p>It sparked off a chain of events that would change the position of the peasant in England forever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate death toll of the Black Death?

    <p>Between a third and half of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Black Death on the peasant population?

    <p>Peasants were able to demand better conditions and higher wages from their landlords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Black Death occur?

    <p>1348 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>It resulted in the King of Northumbria supporting the Roman Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions were not yet Christianized by 660?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the meaning of the term 'Vikings'?

    <p>People of the sea inlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which countries did the Vikings originate?

    <p>Norway and Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Viking invasion of Britain occur?

    <p>Towards the end of the 8th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663 for the Celtic Church?

    <p>It lost influence to the Roman Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of Christianity in Britain by 660?

    <p>It had spread to nearly all of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate century when the poem Beowulf was composed?

    <p>7th-10th Century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language is Beowulf written in?

    <p>Old English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who replaced the Anglo-Saxon nobility in England after the Norman Conquest?

    <p>Norman aristocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the English king who was succeeded by William II in 1087?

    <p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of cases in the Old English language?

    <p>8 cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language has similar phonetic properties to Old English?

    <p>Old Frisian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the English king who ruled from 1066 to 1087?

    <p>William I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the English king who ruled from 1509 to 1547?

    <p>Henry VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred in 1066 CE?

    <p>Battle of Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who replaced the Anglo-Saxon nobility in England?

    <p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of 1492 CE?

    <p>Discovery of the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred in 1215 CE?

    <p>Magna Carta signing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England?

    <p>Harold II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred in 865 CE?

    <p>First Viking Invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of 1337 CE?

    <p>Start of the Hundred Years' War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was crowned on Christmas day 1066 CE?

    <p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate year of the start of the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>1760</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the English Civil War take place?

    <p>1642-1651</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the English Queen who ruled from 1558 to 1603?

    <p>Elizabeth I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the American Revolution take place?

    <p>1765-1783</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate year of the start of the Renaissance?

    <p>1400</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the War of the Roses take place?

    <p>1455-1485</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the English king who ruled from 1509 to 1547?

    <p>Henry VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

    <p>1066</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first invaders of Britain and Ireland?

    <p>Neolithic people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the Neolithic people?

    <p>They were small, dark, and long-headed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Beaker people?

    <p>They introduced metalworking skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Druids?

    <p>A type of priest in the Celtic tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Romans occupy Britain?

    <p>From AD 43 to AD 409</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the henges?

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    Where did the Celts originate from?

    <p>Central Europe or southern Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the Celts' physical appearance?

    <p>They were tall and had red hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland?

    <p>Patrick</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The arrival of the Vikings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the greatest ruler of Ireland?

    <p>Brian Boru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the achievement of unity between the Picts, Scots, and Britons?

    <p>They shared a common Celtic culture and background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred in 1066 CE?

    <p>The Norman Conquest of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system did William the Conqueror organize his kingdom according to?

    <p>Feudalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Norman Conquest on the Anglo-Saxon nobility?

    <p>They were all replaced by Norman nobles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Viking arrival in Ireland?

    <p>It marked the end of the Golden Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Magna Carta in 1215?

    <p>It limited the power of the king and established the rule of law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Black Death on the peasant population?

    <p>They were able to demand better conditions and higher wages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>116 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Norman Conquest on England?

    <p>It brought about a significant cultural, economic, and military transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the conflict between the monarchs of France and England that started in 1337?

    <p>The Hundred Years' War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate death toll of the Black Death?

    <p>Between a third and half of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1066?

    <p>The Norman Conquest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the series of dynastic civil wars that took place in England from 1455 to 1485?

    <p>The War of the Roses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Neolithic people probably come from?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main feature of the Henges?

    <p>Earth banks and ditches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1066 CE?

    <p>The Battle of Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name given to the people who arrived in Britain around 2400 BC?

    <p>Beaker people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England?

    <p>Harold II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the Beaker people?

    <p>They were round-headed and strongly built</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred in 1492 CE?

    <p>The Discovery of the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the leaders of British society after 2400 BC?

    <p>Beaker people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1215 CE?

    <p>The Magna Carta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Celts arrive in Britain?

    <p>700 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 865 CE?

    <p>The First Viking Invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the Druids?

    <p>Priests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1337 CE?

    <p>The start of the Hundred Years' War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Britain occupied by the Romans?

    <p>43 AD to 409 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1815 CE?

    <p>The Battle of Waterloo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the year 1945 CE?

    <p>The end of World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who brought about a significant cultural, economic, and military transformation in England?

    <p>The Normans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

    <p>It limited the power of the king and established the principle that the king was not above the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Hundred Years' War fought between?

    <p>England and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Black Death on the peasant population?

    <p>It led to an increase in their social status and better working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Hundred Years' War start?

    <p>1337 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Black Death on the population?

    <p>It killed between a third and half of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of 1215 CE?

    <p>The issuance of the Magna Carta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York?

    <p>The War of the Roses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Magna Carta in 1215?

    <p>Limitation of the power of the monarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the English king who ruled from 1509 to 1547?

    <p>Henry VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>The Roman Church was established in Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of 1492 CE?

    <p>The discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Black Death on the peasant population?

    <p>The peasant population decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was crowned on Christmas day 1066 CE?

    <p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE?

    <p>The Norman Conquest of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the English king who ruled from 1789 to 1797?

    <p>There is no English king who ruled from 1789 to 1797</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who brought Christianity to Ireland?

    <p>Patrick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event ended the Golden Age in Ireland?

    <p>Arrival of Vikings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the greatest ruler of Ireland?

    <p>Brian Boru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for unity between Picts, Scots, and Britons?

    <p>Shared Celtic culture and language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became king of England in 1066?

    <p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Norman Conquest of England?

    <p>The Anglo-Saxon nobility was replaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system did William organize his English kingdom according to?

    <p>Feudal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the system that originated from the French word 'feu'?

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    Study Notes

    Early Britain and Invasions

    • 43 CE: Roman Invasion of Britain
    • 430 CE: Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain, displacing Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms
    • 865 CE: First Viking Invasions of Britain

    Migration Patterns in Great Britain

    • 3000 BCE: Neolithic people from Africa and the Middle East
    • 700 BCE: Celts from Eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, etc.)
    • 43 CE: Romans from Italy
    • 400 CE: Anglosaxons from Northern Denmark (Jutes), Southern Denmark (Angles), and Germany (Saxons)
    • 800 CE: Vikings from Norway and Sweden
    • 1066 CE: Normans from France

    The Celts

    • Ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
    • Bronze-age culture
    • Early priests were called Druids
    • Subjugated by the Romans
    • Church brought Christianity to the ordinary people

    Roman Britain Heritage

    • Roads, Villas, and Towns
    • Administrative system and Comfortable homes
    • Farming and Central Heating
    • Baths
    • Entered Britain when the Romans left
    • Fought the population and drove them to the furthest edges of the land
    • Days of the week were named after their gods

    Anglo-Saxons

    • Established the Witan
    • Divided the country into shires
    • Augustine preached Christianity to them
    • Edward the Confessor belonged to this group
    • Initially, they destroyed many monasteries
    • King Alfred held out against them
    • The area they ruled was known as Danelaw
    • They were a nuisance to King Ethelred
    • King Canute belonged to this group
    • They founded York and Dublin

    Vikings

    • Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
    • Came from Normandy
    • Were disliked by the Godwinsons
    • William I (the Conqueror) was crowned on Christmas Day 1066
    • Were descended from the Vikings (Norsemen)

    The Battle of Hastings

    • King Harold II of England was defeated by the invading Norman forces of William the Conqueror on October 14, 1066
    • Harold was killed, and his forces were destroyed

    The Middle Ages

    • Magna Carta (1215) established the principle that the king and his government were not above the law
    • Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) between the monarchs of France and England
    • Black Death (1348) killed between a third and half of the population

    Beowulf

    • A poem combining Anglosaxon and Viking cultures
    • Suggests a coherent, shared cultural identity for peoples with very different cultural backgrounds and political interests
    • Written in Old English (a mix of Old Saxon and Old Norse)

    English Kings and Queens

    • William the Conqueror (1066-1087)
    • William II (1087-1100)
    • Henry I (1100-1135)
    • ... (list continues until Charles III, 2022-present)

    Early British History

    • The Neolithic people were the first invaders of Britain, arriving around 3000 BC, and were small, dark, and long-headed.
    • They settled in Western Britain and Ireland, growing crops, keeping animals, and making pottery.
    • After 3000 BC, people started building henges, circles of earth banks and ditches, which were centers of religious, economic, and political power.
    • The Beaker people arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC, and were taller and round-headed, with a distinct culture and metalworking skills.
    • The Celts arrived around 700 BC, and were tall, with red or fair hair and blue eyes, and knew how to work with iron.

    Roman Invasion and Occupation

    • The Romans occupied Britain from AD 43 to AD 409, and conquered the whole south of Britain, but a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope.
    • Hadrian's wall was built during the Roman occupation to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.

    Anglo-Saxon Invasion

    • In 430 CE, the Anglo-Saxon invasion refers to the arrival of Germanic tribes from regions such as modern-day Denmark and Germany to Britain.
    • These tribes gradually migrated and settled in various parts of Britain, displacing the Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms.

    Viking Invasions

    • The first Viking invasions of Britain occurred in 865 CE.

    Norman Conquest

    • The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, marked a significant turning point in English history, with William the Conqueror defeating King Harold II of England.
    • The Norman conquest brought about a significant cultural, economic, and military transformation, and helped to create the modern English language.

    Magna Carta and the Hundred Years' War

    • The Magna Carta was issued in June 1215, and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government were not above the law.
    • The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between the monarchs of France and England, lasting from 1337 to 1453, with three phases: the Edwardian War, the Caroline War, and the Lancastrian War.

    The Black Death and the War of the Roses

    • The Black Death, a catastrophic plague, hit Europe in 1348, killing between a third and half of the population, and leading to significant social and economic changes.
    • The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne.

    Other Important Dates

    • 1492: Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas
    • 1534: Establishment of the Church of England
    • 1620: Puritan colonization of America
    • 1760: Start of the Industrial Revolution
    • 1776: American Declaration of Independence
    • 1789: French Revolution
    • 1815: Battle of Waterloo
    • 1837: Start of Queen Victoria's reign
    • 1861: Start of the American Civil War
    • 1914: Start of World War I
    • 1929: Wall Street crash (Black Tuesday)
    • 1940: Start of World War II
    • 1945: First detonation of a nuclear device
    • 1947: Independence of India and Pakistan
    • 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis
    • 1979: Election of Margaret Thatcher as PM
    • 2013: Completion of the Freedom Tower

    Early British History

    • The Neolithic people were the first invaders of Britain, arriving around 3000 BC, and were small, dark, and long-headed.
    • They settled in Western Britain and Ireland, growing crops, keeping animals, and making pottery.
    • After 3000 BC, people started building henges, circles of earth banks and ditches, which were centers of religious, economic, and political power.
    • The Beaker people arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC, and were taller and round-headed, with a distinct culture and metalworking skills.
    • The Celts arrived around 700 BC, and were tall, with red or fair hair and blue eyes, and knew how to work with iron.

    Roman Invasion and Occupation

    • The Romans occupied Britain from AD 43 to AD 409, and conquered the whole south of Britain, but a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope.
    • Hadrian's wall was built during the Roman occupation to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.

    Anglo-Saxon Invasion

    • In 430 CE, the Anglo-Saxon invasion refers to the arrival of Germanic tribes from regions such as modern-day Denmark and Germany to Britain.
    • These tribes gradually migrated and settled in various parts of Britain, displacing the Romano-British population and establishing their own kingdoms.

    Viking Invasions

    • The first Viking invasions of Britain occurred in 865 CE.

    Norman Conquest

    • The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, marked a significant turning point in English history, with William the Conqueror defeating King Harold II of England.
    • The Norman conquest brought about a significant cultural, economic, and military transformation, and helped to create the modern English language.

    Magna Carta and the Hundred Years' War

    • The Magna Carta was issued in June 1215, and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government were not above the law.
    • The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between the monarchs of France and England, lasting from 1337 to 1453, with three phases: the Edwardian War, the Caroline War, and the Lancastrian War.

    The Black Death and the War of the Roses

    • The Black Death, a catastrophic plague, hit Europe in 1348, killing between a third and half of the population, and leading to significant social and economic changes.
    • The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne.

    Other Important Dates

    • 1492: Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas
    • 1534: Establishment of the Church of England
    • 1620: Puritan colonization of America
    • 1760: Start of the Industrial Revolution
    • 1776: American Declaration of Independence
    • 1789: French Revolution
    • 1815: Battle of Waterloo
    • 1837: Start of Queen Victoria's reign
    • 1861: Start of the American Civil War
    • 1914: Start of World War I
    • 1929: Wall Street crash (Black Tuesday)
    • 1940: Start of World War II
    • 1945: First detonation of a nuclear device
    • 1947: Independence of India and Pakistan
    • 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis
    • 1979: Election of Margaret Thatcher as PM
    • 2013: Completion of the Freedom Tower

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