British History

Question 1

Norman Conquest (1066)

Answer 1

The last successful invasion of the UK, led by William the Conqueror, which brought feudalism and increased French influence in England.

Question 2

Elizabeth I

Answer 2

Monarch (1558-1603) who established religious compromise between Catholics and Protestants and led England during a “Golden Age” of culture and exploration.

Question 3

Magna Carta (1215)

Answer 3

A charter that limited the power of the monarchy and established legal rights for citizens, a foundational document in British constitutional history.

Question 4

Feudalism

Answer 4

A social system in medieval Europe where land was held by lords in exchange for service and labor from peasants.

Question 5

The Glorious Revolution (1688)

Answer 5

The overthrow of King James II, leading to a constitutional monarchy and the establishment of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK.

Question 6

The Industrial Revolution

Answer 6

A period of rapid industrial growth in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries, marked by technological advancements and social changes.