In what field whas Darwin most influential?

He was influential in natural science.

Why did the civil war begin?

Because the king wanted more independance from Parliament.

How did the British soldiers evacuate from Dunkirk?

They evacuated in fishing boats

Why was Margaret Thatcher given her particular nickname?

Because of her uncompromising politics and leadership style.

What was controversial about Darwin's theory?

Most religions said something completely different.

Who were the to wives of Henry VIII that were beheaded?

Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard

Who was William Shakespeare?

Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor.

What was Isaac Newton?

A mathematician, An astronomer, A physicist

What part of the military did Winston Churchill qualify for?

The Cavalery - the part that served on horseback.

Why was Henry named the Supreme Head of the Church of England?

Because he separated the church from the Catholic church.

How many words did Shakespeare invent?

He introduced about 3,000 words to the English language.

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1
In what field whas Darwin most influential?
He was influential in English literature.
He was influential in natural science.
He was influential in physics.
He was influential in astronomy.
2
Why did the civil war begin?
The Parliament wanted independance from the king.
The king raised an army.
Because the king wanted more independance from Parliament.
Oliver Cromwell killed the king.
3
What ship did Charles travel the world with?
HMS Doughnut
HSM Beagle
HSM Deagle
HMS Beagle
4
When was Margaret Thatcher born?
69 October 1069
13 October 1945
3 October 1925
13 October 1925
5
How did the British soldiers evacuate from Dunkirk?
They were picked up by airplanes
Teleported back to the moon by interdimensional space travel
They evacuated in fishing boats
They mostly evacuated using war ships
6
When was Margaret Thatcher first elected Prime Minister
2017
1979
1999
1975
7
Why was Margaret Thatcher given her particular nickname?
She ate a lot of food that contained iron.
She was a strong, independent woman.
She agreed with the term "Iron Curtain" that Churchill used.
Because of her uncompromising politics and leadership style.
8
Which side did England choose in the Cold War?
Norway
They were neutral
The Soviet Union
The USA
9
How many siblings did Elizabeth have that survived infancy?
3
4
12
None
10
What is Newton's first name?
Isak
Isac
Einsack
Isaac
11
What was controversial about Darwin's theory?
He was accused of stealing it.
There was no evidence to support it.
People felt offended that they were related to apes.
Most religions said something completely different.
12
Who were the to wives of Henry VIII that were beheaded?
Anne Boleyn and Katherine Parr
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
Catherine Howard and Katherine Parr
Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard
13
What year did England become "protestant"?
1578
1322
1534
1997
14
What did Charles Darwin die from?
Suicide
Evolution
Heart attack
Scurvy (skjørbuk)
15
How many children that lived to adulthood did Henry's wife Catherine of Aragon give birth to?
2
9
1
None
16
What is Shakespeare's most known play?
Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay
The Jew of Malta
Romeo and Juliet
Helen of Troy
17
Who was William Shakespeare?
Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor.
Shakespeare was an English actress and soldier.
William Shakespeare was the president in England during WW2
akespeare was an Arabic journalist and news reporter.
18
What was Isaac Newton?
A mathematician
A murderer
An astronomer
A physicist
19
What part of the military did Winston Churchill qualify for?
The FERC-The part which trained violent flesh eating rabbits
The Infantry - the soldiers that fought by foot.
The Artillery - the part which handled heavy artillery.
The Cavalery - the part that served on horseback.
20
Thatcher sent British soldiers to a war in 1982. Which war was this?
The British Pudding War
World War II
World War I
The Falklands War
21
Who were her parents?
Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Henry VII and Catherine Howard
Joseph and Mary
22
Why was Henry named the Supreme Head of the Church of England?
Because he had six wives.
Because he was popular and well known in the church.
Because he separated the church from the Catholic church.
Because he was named Defender of the Faith by the Pope
23
In what century was Cromell alive?
The 16th century
The 17th century
the 18th century
The 21st century
24
When was Elizabeth I queen of England?
From 1502-1604
From 1571-1599
From 1558 to 1603
From 1558 to 1600
25
What was Margaret Thatcher's nickname?
The Woman of Steel
Mrs. Bubble Hair
The Iron Woman
The Iron Lady
26
Who was king in Cromwell's time?
Henry VIII
Charles II
Elizabeth I
Charles I
27
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
99
Too many
48
37
28
When was Winston Churchill prime minister?
1940-1945 and 1951-1955
1930-1937
1814-1820
1939-1941
29
When and where was Newton born?
1642 in England
1674 in Ireland
1705 in Scotland
1904 in Wales
30
When did Churchill travel to South Africa?
1867
1899
2020
1845
31
How many words did Shakespeare invent?
He introduced about 3,000 words to the English language.
He invented English
He came up with around 8,500 words while writing his plays.
He introduced about 300 words during his lifetime.
32
What was his best known book called?
Principia
Principolitica
Light & Law
Percocets
33
What is the Elizabethan era also called?
The Era of E1
The Golden Age
The Olden Apple Ages
The Silver Years
34
How many siblings did Darwin have?
15
None
5
7
35
What is Newton most famous for?
His long hair
Apple picking
The rules of Gravity
The three laws of motion

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