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The War of the Roses was fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Their symbols were a red rose and a white one.

British Rulers

Kings and queens have ruled Britain for many years. In this quiz you will meet some famous rulers and discover how their choices affected people’s lives.

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Fascinating Fact:

King Henry VIII was a British ruler. He is remembered for having six wives and changing the church.

In KS1 History, children learn about British rulers from different times, such as kings, queens and other leaders. Simple stories show how their decisions changed life for the people they ruled.

Key Terms

  • Ruler: A person who is in charge of a country, such as a king, queen or other leader.
  • Monarchy: A way of ruling a country where a king or queen is the head of state.
  • Reign: The period of time when a particular king or queen rules a country.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Which British rulers do KS1 children usually learn about?

KS1 children might learn about rulers such as William the Conqueror, Elizabeth I, Victoria and some modern kings and queens. Each one helps children see how leadership has changed over time.

What does ruler mean in KS1 history?

In KS1 history, a ruler is someone who has power over a country and makes important decisions. This might be a king, queen or another leader chosen in a different way.

Why do we learn about British kings and queens in primary school?

We learn about British kings and queens so children can understand how decisions made long ago still affect life today, and so they can place events on simple timelines of the past.

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1 .
England's first female monarch was called:
Queen Violet
Empress Matilda
Princess Verruca
Duchess Sophie
Empress Matilda was very bad tempered and nobody liked her very much
2 .
A royal war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York was called...
The War of the Roses
The War of the Daisies
The War of the Daffodils
The War of the Violets
The House of Lancaster had a red rose as its emblem, the House of York had a white one
3 .
King Edward I founded something in politics which still exists today. What was it?
A Prime Minister
Parliament
Arguments
Voting
Edward formed the Model Parliament in 1295, bringing together the knights, clergy and nobility of the cities, bringing Lords and Commons together for the first time
4 .
Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation on June 2, 1953. What was unusual about it?
Nobody was invited to the ceremony
Her dogs were made dukes and duchesses at the same time
It was the first coronation to be televised
Her crown fell off and rolled away
Queen Elizabeth II was the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England in 1066
5 .
At one point, England was a republic and had no king or queen. How long did this last?
11 hours
11 days
11 months
11 years
Oliver Cromwell was Protector of England at this time but did not want to become King
6 .
Queen Victoria reigned for a very long time. How long was she Queen for?
100 years
63 years
16 years
29 years
Her reign was known as the Victorian era.
7 .
King Richard I was very brave and earned himself a nickname. What was it?
Eaglewing
Lionheart
Jaguarmind
Serpentspirit
Richard was in England for only ten months during his reign. He spent the rest of his time fighting in the Crusades
8 .
Henry VIII's reign came just after the War of the Roses, but he is more famous for something else. What is it?
His skill at ballet dancing
His love of dancing
His beautiful hats
His six wives
Not all of Henry's wives survived being married to him!
9 .
William the Conqueror invaded England from Normandy. He defeated King Harold at a famous battle in 1066. What was it called?
The Disagreement of Dundee
The Argument of York
The Fight of Ipswich
The Battle of Hastings
William created the Doomsday Book, which was a record of everything and everyone in his kingdom
10 .
King George VI becoming King was a bit of a surprise. Why?
His older brother gave up his throne to get married
He was the King's butler and was crowned by mistake
He forgot about the ceremony until the last minute
Nobody thought he could do it
His brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson, as he was not able to marry a divorced woman and become King
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Monarchs and leaders

Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)
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