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This January all Year 7's took part in the 'House Quiz-Tory Competition.' They had 10 minutes to work their way through a series of 20 multiple choice questions. At the end the two students from each form with the highest total progressed to the next round.
In the event of a tie there was a tie breaker question.
You can have a go at the quiz yourself! The questions can be found below.
Final- Friday 24th January
Final Results
Final Results
Winner
Winner
Olly, 7A
House Quiz-Tory Questions- Round 1
House Quiz-Tory Questions- Round 1
Part I: Medieval and Early Modern History
1. When was Britain last successfully invaded by a hostile army?
In 1066 by William the Conqueror
2. Offa's Dyke was built to keep out...
The Welsh
3. When did Henry VIII become king?
1509
4. When was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
5. What was the name of the Empire that succeeded the Eastern Roman Empire?
Byzantine Empire
6. In which century did 10 Downing Street become the official residence of the Prime Minister of Great Britain?
18th century
7. How old was Queen Victoria when she ascended the throne?
18
8. What caused the Great Fire of London, 1666?
A fire on Pudding Lane, started in a baker's shop
Part II: Modern History
9. Which of these parties won a general election in the 19th century?
Conservatives
10. Which three years have had 3 British monarchs?
1938
11. When did Hitler die?
1945
12. When was Germany first united?
1871
13. When was the storming of the Bastille?
14th July 1789
14. Who was known as the Iron Lady?
Margret Thatcher
15. How old was Napoleon when he died?
51
16. What year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
1990
17. What was the Winter of Discontent?
A period of strikes about pay, led by trade unions in the UK 1978-80
18. World War II in Europe began after Hitler, leader of Germany, invaded:
Poland
19. What name(s) have been shared by the most monarchs of England?
Henry & Edward
20. How many Prime Ministers have their been during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II?
14
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