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Raised in the 1660s
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Meet Faith, a young girl growing up in London in the 1660s. Peek into her journal, and try to deduce what she's writing about.
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10 Q
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leith90
Oct 05 09
612 plays
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The Tudors Re-Write History - Season II
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Season Two of the lavish series Dr. David Starkey called "the randomized arrogance of ignorance." No need to watch. I give you a t.v. plot snippet - you say fact, fiction or something in between.
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Very Difficult
20 Q
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ignotus
Feb 25 09
1215 plays
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Soldiers in Plays Like to Shakespeares
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Modern newspaper editors like short, snappy headlines laced with puns. Just suppose they'd been around during the Tudor period. Here are 'headlines' from ten different decades of the sixteenth century. Which is which?
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Tough
10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 29 09
330 plays
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History of Fringe Politics in the United Kingdom
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Britain has a long and rich history of fringe politics of both left-wing and right-wing varieties. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about the history of these movements.
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Tough
10 Q
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RevSpectre
Oct 26 09
126 plays
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Anglo-Saxon History for Dummies
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So you think Anglo-Saxon history is little more than battles, bloodshed, and bullies? Well, so what?
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Average
10 Q
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Pagiedamon
Jan 26 09
1377 plays
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England in 1000 A.D.
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Do you know what Anglo-Saxon England was like in the year 1000 A.D.?
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Tough
10 Q
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pagiedamon
May 23 08
1041 plays
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British Abroad (1845-1865)
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In my opinion, the most interesting period in British 19th century foreign policy was the twenty-year period between 1845 and 1865. This quiz will attempt to look at European and also some American issues through the eyes of Britain. I hope you enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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jonnowales
Jun 06 08
678 plays
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The Tudors Re-Write History - Season One
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Season One of this lavish and entertaining series featured a plethora of bogus events, scenery and whatnot -- and a few nuggets of historical fact. How many mistakes did you spot?
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Difficult
25 Q
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ignotus
May 22 08
1446 plays
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The UK According to Whitaker: 1900
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I’ve recently bought a facsimile reprint of Whitaker’s Almanac (a British reference book) for 1900. From it I’ve culled the following ten questions about the UK at the end of the nineteenth century.
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Average
10 Q
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TabbyTom
Nov 04 07
1392 plays
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Vikings in England!
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Did you know that England was conquered by foreigners twice in a span of 53 years? Yes, just a few decades before the Norman Conquest, England fell into the hands of the Vikings.
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Difficult
10 Q
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pagiedamon
Jun 22 08
606 plays
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A Brief History of Wales
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The concept of the Welsh nation has been around for a long time, so there is plenty of Welsh history. Here's a real whistle stop tour of some of it!
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Average
10 Q
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huw27
Jun 17 08
645 plays
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Regency England: History and Culture
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Are you well versed in England's Regency Period? Get a "10" on this quiz and earn your Regency scholarship award!
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Apr 30 05
2715 plays
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Of Judges and Regicides
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My guest, William Goffe, was one of 59 signatories of the death warrant for Charles I. He will quiz you regarding the actions of Charles I that led to this extreme expediency.
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Jan 23 05
1617 plays
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Wales Through the Ages
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This quiz takes a brief look at the history of Wales from Roman times through to the present day.
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Tough
15 Q
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StuHern
Jun 07 05
1017 plays
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The Great Stink
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The Great Stink of 1858 led to a major civil engineering project, the construction of London’s sewer network. A Victorian milestone in public health and engineering, I hope you enjoy this unpleasant and smelly, yet interesting topic
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Average
10 Q
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keanet
Jun 01 08
687 plays
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The Victorian Underworld
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The Victorian era was a confident, dynamic time - but there was a shadowy side away from the bright lights and technical innovations.
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Average
10 Q
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Flapjack44
Dec 04 06
2595 plays
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Chronology of English History: 1
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The history of England is made up of many stories and legends that sometimes are believed to be just fables, but much of English history is true. Part one of three starts with the turning of the first millenia.
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Average
10 Q
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doomed
Sep 29 07
2889 plays
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The Travails of the Union Jack
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Journey through British history with the hapless Jack as he tests your knowledge of the controversies that plagued the noble Union Jack. (Militant mavens of political correctness may want to skip this one.)
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Sep 28 05
1599 plays
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The British Crown Jewels
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Kept safe in the Tower of London, What do you know about these priceless gems?
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Difficult
10 Q
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smpdit
Feb 02 09
531 plays
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Britain in the 1950s
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This quiz is about Britain and the British people during the 1950s.
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Tough
15 Q
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Big-al1st
Mar 20 07
2313 plays
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Some Scottish History Facts
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Due to the great lack of Scottish quizzes on the site, I thought I would do another one, I hope it's not too hard, have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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LindaG
Aug 14 00
3537 plays
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Britain in the 1960s
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Continuing with the 1960s theme, see if you can remember some of the events that affected Great Britain during this period.
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Difficult
15 Q
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Big-al1st
Jul 01 07
2457 plays
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Odd Man Out Tudor Style!
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You have to find out what doesn't belong in each group of Tudor people and things.
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Tough
20 Q
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princess_1990
Apr 25 07
2586 plays
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Victoriana
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Events and people that infuenced Victorian/Edwardian England. In the true tradition of British humor, there are a couple of leg pulls, just for fun.
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Average
10 Q
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Englizzie
May 08 09
675 plays
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How Green Was My Valley?
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To understand the Welsh you need to know a little of their history and culture.
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Tough
10 Q
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mochyn
Aug 19 04
1044 plays
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Medieval Castles of Wales
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Wales is a small country, with a high proportion of castles. What do you know about the Great Castles of Wales?
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 30 02
1233 plays
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Whose Reign Was It?
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This quiz refers to events in the reigns of different English monarchs.
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Average
15 Q
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hj1
Oct 06 07
2682 plays
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Boudica's Rebellion
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A little quiz about the mighty woman who rebelled against the Romans in Britain.
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Average
10 Q
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achilles42
Sep 24 07
579 plays
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The Battle of Bosworth Field
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Bosworth Field was one of the most important and decisive battles in English history. This quiz will test your knowledge of the event and the people concerned.
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Average
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
Dec 19 05
1083 plays
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Remember, Remember ...
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... the fifth of November / Gunpowder, treason and plot. / I see no reason why gunpowder treason / Should ever be forgot.
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Difficult
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
Oct 13 08
747 plays
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