People's Quiz Questions Batch 10 - BBC
People's Quiz Questions Batch 10 - BBC
People's Quiz Questions Batch 10 - BBC
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In UK history, the first military order of knights was known as 'The Order of the... what? Garter<br />
What 'W' was the Kingdom of the West Saxons in South West England whose capital was<br />
Winchester?<br />
What 'V' were the Scandinavian traders and pirates who attacked Britain and Ireland from the late<br />
Eighth century?<br />
Wessex<br />
Vikings<br />
Who was the first British captain to circumnavigate the globe? Sir Francis Drake<br />
Where is King Henry the Eighth buried - St George's Chapel or Westminster Cathedral? St George's Chapel<br />
In 1486 the end of which war was marked by the marriage of King Henry the Seventh and<br />
Elizabeth of York?<br />
Which political post did Gladstone, Disraeli and Palmerston all hold during the reign of Queen<br />
Victoria?<br />
In 1821, from which country did Peru achieve independence? Spain<br />
Wars of The Roses<br />
Prime Minister<br />
In the winter of 1812 Napoleon lost nearly half a million men during his retreat from which city? Moscow<br />
Which Australian colony was the first to be founded - Queensland or New South Wales? New South Wales<br />
The American state of Louisiana was named after the King of which country? France<br />
Which Anglo-Saxon King of England was known as 'The Great'? Alfred<br />
Which name was given to the written record of the <strong>10</strong>86 survey of England? Domesday Book<br />
The Communist Manifesto features the famous line "Workers of the world..." what? Unite<br />
Which famous animal refuge in South London was founded by Mary Tealby in 1860? Battersea Dogs' Home<br />
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