The Biggest Quiz in History* – Round Three
Ready for more? Round three of The Biggest Quiz in History* features questions about Queen Victoria and Albert, the First and Second World Wars and even anagrams of some of your favourite English Heritage sites... get those thinking caps on!
*May not be the biggest quiz in history
1. Salamanca, Puffing Billy and Blücher were among the first what?
2. The patron saint of England, St George, was born in Cappadocia - now in which modern-day country?
3. England’s third-largest complex of standing stones can be found in which Somerset village?
4. What is a bastle house?
5. What caused considerable damage to Whitby Abbey in 1914?
6. In what year was Albert granted the official title of Prince Consort?
7. Netley Abbey was the inspiration for which novel, published in 1817?
8. What was Albert’s title before marrying Victoria?
9. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, King Arthur was conceived at Tintagel Castle. What was the name of his father?
10. The tunnels beneath Dover Castle played a key role in Operation Fortitude South, designed to divert attention away from which major event of the Second World War?
11. Robert Aske was hanged at Clifford’s Tower in 1537. He had been a leader of a major rebellion against Henry VIII, known as the ‘Pilgrimage of _____’.
12. The Princes in the Tower were the sons of which king?
13. For what purpose did Albert build the Swiss Cottage at Osborne?
14. Can you unscramble the names of these four English Heritage castles? zealously batched cash / rattlesnakes download dance bop / headwaters chart metalworking / grandfathers gleeful choir
15. What animal played a decisive role in the Battle of Hastings?
16. Which king of England died on 5 January 1066, leaving no direct heirs?
17. At a demonstration in support of parliamentary reform in 1819, cavalry charged a crowd of 60,000 protestors, killing several and injuring hundreds. What is this event now known as?
18. Kenwood House was the target of rioters during which riot of 1780?
19. By which monument did the Battle of the Beanfield take place?
20. What was the name of the northern frontier of the Roman province of Britannia from the 140s until 158?
21. What was the function of the two-storey ‘reredorter’ at Castle Acre Priory?
22. From where was the Dunkirk evacuation masterminded?
23. What was the code name for the evacuation of Dunkirk, 1940?
24. What was the official cause of Albert’s death in 1861?
25. What unusual action did Victoria do with Albert’s ear?
26. Upnor Castle in Kent failed to prevent the Raid on the Medway of 1667, which was one of the Royal Navy’s heaviest defeats. Which of England’s rivals conducted the raid?
27. The quarry garden at Belsay Hall was inspired by a visit to quarries on which Mediterranean island?
28. Which Northumberland castle on the river Tweed was attacked at least 13 times by the Scots?
29. In the 1840s which famous figure threatened to resign all his public posts if his massive bronze statue was removed from a London arch?
30. Jousting scenes in which Walter Scott novel were set at Ashby de la Zouch Castle?
31. Eltham Palace features a room built for the family’s pet, Mah-Jongg – what type of animal was it?
32. Why did William build the Benedictine Abbey at Battle?
33. Whom did Harold defeat in a battle at Stamford Bridge, just before the Battle of Hastings?
More Rounds in The Biggest Quiz in History*
More to Explore
-
History at Home
Discover England's past from your own home.
-
Inspire me
Let us inspire you for an unforgettable day out.
-
Join from £4 a month
Become an English Heritage member and enjoy your rewards.
