United Kingdom Quiz: From Henry VIII to Queen Victoria, What Do You Know About British History?

“The biggest difference between England and America is that England has history, while America has geography.” – Neil Gaiman

British history begins with the Celts, sees some Romans and Vikings invade, crosses paths with a royal or two, and arrives in the here and now with Boris Johnson as prime minister. While we can't cover everything – because it's A LOT – we can hit upon the highlights. 

That's what this UK History Quiz does well. Think you can ace it? Show us what you've got!

Test your History Knowledge

"The maxim of the British people is ‘Business as usual.’” – Winston Churchill

Make your history knowledge "business as usual" by acing this UK History Quiz. 

What groups invaded Britain? When did the UK come together? What wars were fought between the House of York and the House of Lancaster? Who became the UK's first female prime minister? Do you have the knowledge to breeze through this trivia? Then take our UK History Quiz and reveal what you know about Ol' Blighty.

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. How heavy is your head? Ace this UK History Quiz, and earn your spot in Buckingham Palace.

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