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England in the 17th Century
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Like the name suggests, a quiz about the 17th Century.
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Average
20 Q
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Louisa75
Oct 23 01
2865 plays
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The Elizabethans
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The Elizabethan world was an interesting time. Here are some of the people who dominated the scene.
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 31 04
3093 plays
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The Battle of Cable Street and Beyond
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One Sunday afternoon in 1936, in an east London street, hundreds of people stood up to be counted and turn back Oswald Mosley's Fascist Blackshirt marchers. How much do you know about the extraordinary events of that day and its aftermath?
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Tough
10 Q
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Rowena8482
Apr 01 11
114 plays
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Britain, 1950-1960
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This is a quiz about the main political events in Britain and in the world - from a British point of view, between 1950 and 1960. If you were alive at that time you may remember what was in the headlines. If not, well good luck anyway.
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Average
20 Q
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flem-ish
Jan 16 02
1791 plays
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British History IX
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Tough
10 Q
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ladymacb29
Feb 20 02
2478 plays
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Facts and Trivia from British History
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This quiz is about well-known and less well-known facts from British History. Multiple Choice in all cases.
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Average
10 Q
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flem-ish
Sep 10 03
4617 plays
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British History VI
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Tough
10 Q
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ladymacb29
Nov 30 01
1806 plays
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The Tolpuddle Martyrs
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The Tolpuddle Martyrs were early Trade Unionists. How much do you know about them and their part in early Trade Union history?
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Tough
10 Q
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Christinap
Aug 21 08
204 plays
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"A Man For All Seasons"
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I recently saw the movie "A Man for All Seasons" directed by Fred Zinnemann, which won the Academy Award for best picture for 1966. The characters in the film are fictional mirrors of real people. This quiz is about the real people.
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Average
10 Q
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GSmoke827
Mar 19 08
519 plays
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Bizarre British History
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Startling and little-known facts about the 'sceptered isle' and its inhabitants.
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Tough
10 Q
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ingilby
Jul 19 02
3996 plays
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A Pocketful of History
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Designs on the reverse of some British coins have changed in recent times to celebrate the anniversaries of historical events. Have a look at your change! What can you learn from it?
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Tough
10 Q
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MaggieG
Aug 03 06
528 plays
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English Church History
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A look at some of the interesting facts, people and events of English history as it relates to Christianity
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Tough
10 Q
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nytoffee
Sep 24 09
339 plays
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The Boudican Revolt
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This is a quiz on the Boudican Revolt against the Romans. Shouldn't be too hard if you know the subject, and I hope you enjoy it.
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Average
10 Q
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Seillean
Jan 27 11
174 plays
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St Kilda, a Vanished Way of Life
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The history of the St Kilda and its inhabitants has fascinated observers for many years. Theirs is an extraordinary story of survival.
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Difficult
10 Q
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fsk
Jun 13 04
387 plays
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British History V
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This quiz covers from 1641 to King Charles' surrender.
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Tough
10 Q
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ladymacb29
Jun 01 01
1605 plays
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England, 1066
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Most people know bits of information about the year 1066. So I thought I'd test you a little bit to see what you know.
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Average
10 Q
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KrivoyRog
Oct 18 06
1503 plays
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The Glorious Revolution
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This is my first quiz, a short one about the Glorious Revolution. I hope you enjoy it.
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Tough
10 Q
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person4
May 29 08
411 plays
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London Timeline
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Now, I hate quizzes where dates are concerned - so I thought I'd make one! These are all historic dates in London's history. Don't worry, it shouldn't be too difficult ...
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Tough
10 Q
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succubus
May 31 03
1974 plays
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British Appeasement of Germany
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The term "appeasement" is well known. This quiz is about the politics and the politicians - and the anti-appeasers. Test your knowledge.
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Difficult
15 Q
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bloomsby
Feb 14 04
750 plays
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When Adam Delved
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"When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?" was a call for action. The questions deal with this call, the individual who is credited with saying it and the aftermath.
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Average
10 Q
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TimTamMan
Jun 14 11
237 plays
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British History III
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This quiz goes from James I of England to Charles I.
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Tough
10 Q
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ladymacb29
May 23 01
2595 plays
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Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Jacobites and Culloden
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Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army famously fought and lost the Battle of Culloden. What do you know about this landmark period in Scottish history?
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Average
10 Q
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Radain
Mar 20 10
213 plays
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Ten Scottish Battles
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You will be given a name of a battle fought in Scotland, and say who were the two sides fighting.
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Tough
10 Q
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Mugaboo
Dec 13 03
765 plays
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Mysteries And Crime - History
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Was there ever a country more suited for Mysterious Events and Strange Crimes than the UK? Could Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde have been written by any other author than a British one? Up to you to see how well matched you are to the oddities of Britain's past.
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Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
Nov 06 01
2955 plays
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England in the 17th Century: A Miscellany
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Ten questions on England in this turbulent period in its history. Take the opportunity to check out your knowledge of "Barebones and all that"!
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Difficult
10 Q
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bloomsby
Apr 28 05
981 plays
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A Victorian Cockney Panorama
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Life as seen an' 'eard by Mrs Clara Ramsbottom, widder, of Bow, wif six 'ungry brats, 'er Jack lately havin' died o' tropical fever aboard Royal Navy Frigate HMS Conway.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Englizzie
Oct 11 09
288 plays
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Scottish History
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A short quiz on the history of my country of Scotland. I hope it's not too difficult.
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Difficult
10 Q
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padal21
Dec 16 03
1626 plays
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British History X
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Tough
10 Q
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ladymacb29
Feb 20 02
1479 plays
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Battles of Britain
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I have been to a few battlefields and seen some re-enactments and never fail to be interested so I thought I'd try making a quiz on them.
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Average
10 Q
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Buffy1
Sep 08 02
2328 plays
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Life in an English Workhouse
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Ever wondered what life was like in a workhouse? Hopefully this quiz will answer some of your questions.
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Difficult
10 Q
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lorstrivia
Feb 20 10
360 plays
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