22 Quiz Questions on UK History Trivia

Here are 22 UK History Trivia Questions that are provided for your Quiz or Trivia Night at no cost. Scroll to the bottom to see the answers.





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800 ex-servicemen were formed into a new force of special constables and sent to Ireland in 1920 to quell the troubles. What was their nickname ? [The ----- and T---]

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Aboard which ship did Captain Scott sail to the Antarctic in 1901 ? [The D--------]

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According to Arthurian legend, which wizard counselled and assisted Arthur ?

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Against which country did England fight the 100 years war ?

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Against which of Englands monarchs was The Babington Plot organised?

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At which london underground station was the fire of November 18th, 1987 which resulted in 31 deaths ? [----- -----]

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At which Scottish Castle is there a giant cannon on display called Mons Meg ?

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Balmoral Castle was built for which monarch ? [Queen --------]

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Before decimalisation, how many pennies were in a pound ?

80
130
240
310

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Boadicea is the ancient warrior-queen of which British tribe ? [I----]

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Born at Greenwich in 1491, who was the second son of Henry VII ?

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By what name was the English nobleman and rebel Sir Henry Percy known ? [----pur]

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During the Great Plague, what was painted on the front doors of plague-ridden houses ? [a --- c----]

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During which battle did the Charge of the Light Brigade take place ? [B--------]

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Edward II was the first monarch to have previously held which title ? [------ of -----]

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Elanor of Aquitaine was the wife of which English King ? [----- --]

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Founded in 1832, what is Englands third oldest university ? [------]

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How is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria ?

Daughter
Grand-daughter
Great grand-daughter
Great great grand-daughter

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How many children did Queen Victoria have ?

5
6
8
9

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How many King Stephens have ruled England ?

None
One
Two
Three

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How many of Henry VIIIs children succeeded him to the throne ?

none
1
2
3

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In 1653 who assumed the title Lord Protector of England Scotland and Ireland ?


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