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English History Trivia

Prove you're more than a court jester by outsmarting kings, battles, and bardic banter in English history!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which daughter of Anne Boleyn reigned as queen of England for 45 years during a period often called the Golden Age?

Elizabeth I

Which church adopted the King James Version, commissioned by King James I in 1604 and first published in 1611, as its official Bible?

Church of England

Which medieval English king, who ruled from 1189 to 1199, was nicknamed “the Lionheart” for his battlefield prowess?

Richard I

What survey 1086 survey of land and property did William I commission to consolidate his power and improve tax collection?

Domesday Book

What is the name of the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language?

Beowulf