British History Trivia Quiz Q&A
As a former naval power and colonizer, Britain has had a very interesting past.
With an empire spanning the seven continents, they have greatly influenced the culture of the world. Examine what you know about British history in our Q&A.
Trivia Quiz Questions & Answers
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The British newspaper The Times once predicted that London's streets would be filled with horse poop. In what year did The Times publish this prediction?
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Walter Arnold was the very first person to receive a ticket for overspeeding. How fast was he driving?
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In 1967, the London Bridge that was built in 1831 was sold to a US entrepreneur because it could no longer handle Britain's traffic. In what US state can you find it?
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British spies once considered using semen as invisible ink. What war were they fighting when this radical thought occurred?
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The UK is known for its tasty fish and chips. In what year did the first shop that served fish and chips open?
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Elizabeth I permitted "privateers" to raid Spanish ships during her reign. What was her group of commissioned pirates called?
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Margaret Thatcher was also the longest-serving British prime minister in the 20th century. How many years did she continuously serve?
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Alliances are very important for a nation, especially in times of war. What is the Britain's oldest ally?
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In the olden days, British husbands were allowed to beat their wives at any time, until a law was passed in the 1500s that placed a time restriction. After what time was physically disciplining one's wife considered illegal?
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