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History Quiz - British Rulers (Questions)

This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 History for children aged 5, 6 and 7 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with historical figures and understanding significant people from history.

As KS1 children develop their understanding of historical data and find out about significant people in history, they learn about how our country has changed as a direct influence of the monarchs and rulers in charge of it. They may explore more about the lives and achievements of some historical rulers of notoriety, such as Henry VIII or Elizabeth I, and may also learn about other key rulers, such as William the Conqueror and how their rule affected the lives of ordinary people.

1. 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
2. England's first female monarch was called:
[ ] Queen Violet
[ ] Empress Matilda
[ ] Princess Verruca
[ ] Duchess Sophie
3. King Richard I was very brave and earned himself a nickname. What was it?
[ ] Eaglewing
[ ] Lionheart
[ ] Jaguarmind
[ ] Serpentspirit
4. King Edward I founded something in politics which still exists today. What was it?
[ ] A Prime Minister
[ ] Parliament
[ ] Arguments
[ ] Voting
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. Queen Victoria reigned for a very long time. How long was she Queen for?
[ ] 100 years
[ ] 63 years
[ ] 16 years
[ ] 29 years
9. 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
10. 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

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Monarchs and leaders

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History Quiz - British Rulers (Answers)
1. 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
[x] The Battle of Hastings
William created the Doomsday Book, which was a record of everything and everyone in his kingdom
2. England's first female monarch was called:
[ ] Queen Violet
[x] Empress Matilda
[ ] Princess Verruca
[ ] Duchess Sophie
Empress Matilda was very bad tempered and nobody liked her very much
3. King Richard I was very brave and earned himself a nickname. What was it?
[ ] Eaglewing
[x] 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
4. King Edward I founded something in politics which still exists today. What was it?
[ ] A Prime Minister
[x] 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
5. A royal war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York was called...
[x] 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
6. 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
[x] His six wives
Not all of Henry's wives survived being married to him!
7. At one point, England was a republic and had no king or queen. How long did this last?
[ ] 11 hours
[ ] 11 days
[ ] 11 months
[x] 11 years
Oliver Cromwell was Protector of England at this time but did not want to become King
8. Queen Victoria reigned for a very long time. How long was she Queen for?
[ ] 100 years
[x] 63 years
[ ] 16 years
[ ] 29 years
Her reign was known as the Victorian era.
9. King George VI becoming King was a bit of a surprise. Why?
[x] 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
10. 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
[x] 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
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