British History MCQs

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain in 1940?

a) British naval victory

b) German invasion of Britain

c) British aerial defence success

d) Stalemate

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Who was the first female Prime Minister of Britain?

a) Margaret Thatcher

b) Theresa May

c) Indira Gandhi

d) Golda Meir

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What was the main outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

a) Establishment of the Viking Age

b) Independence of Scotland

c) Norman Conquest of England

d) Anglo-Saxon victory over the Normans

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Who was the main British opponent of Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars?

a) Admiral Lord Nelson

b) Duke of Wellington

c) Sir Robert Peel

d) William Pitt the Younger

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The 'Divine Right of Kings' was challenged by which event?

a) The signing of the Magna Carta

b) The English Civil War

c) The Glorious Revolution

d) The Restoration

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Who was the last monarch of the House of Tudor?

a) Henry VIII

b) Edward VI

c) Mary I

d) Elizabeth I

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What event marked the beginning of the English Civil War?

a) Execution of Charles I

b) Battle of Naseby

c) Charles I's attempt to arrest five members of Parliament

d) The signing of the Magna Carta

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Which King signed the Magna Carta?

a) King Henry II

b) King Richard I

c) King John

d) King Edward I

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The Glorious Revolution of 1688 established the supremacy of which body?

a) The Monarchy

b) The Church of England

c) Parliament

d) The Army

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Which king was executed at the end of the English Civil War?

a) Charles I

b) Charles II

c) Henry VIII

d) James II

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The Reform Act of 1832 addressed issues related to what?

a) The right to bear arms

b) Parliamentary representation and voting rights

c) The abolition of slavery

d) Women's suffrage

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What was the purpose of the Corn Laws?

a) To increase the import of corn

b) To restrict the import of cheap grain

c) To support the industrial sector

d) To promote peace with France

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Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during the majority of World War II?

a) Winston Churchill

b) Neville Chamberlain

c) Clement Attlee

d) Anthony Eden

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In which year did the Great Fire of London occur?

a) 1536

b) 1605

c) 1666

d) 1756

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The Act of Union 1707 united which two countries?

a) England and Wales

b) England and Ireland

c) Scotland and Ireland

d) England and Scotland

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Who succeeded Queen Victoria on the British throne?

a) Edward VII

b) George V

c) Edward VIII

d) George VI

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The Anglo-Zanzibar War, the shortest war in history, was fought under which monarch?

a) Victoria

b) Elizabeth II

c) George V

d) Edward VII

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What was the primary reason for the English Reformation?

a) Henry VIII's desire for a male heir

b) Economic benefits from monastic lands

c) Religious disputes with the Pope

d) Influence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe

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Who was the first Tudor monarch of England?

a) Elizabeth I

b) Henry VIII

c) Henry VII

d) Edward VI

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When did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?

a) Mid-16th Century

b) Late 17th Century

c) Mid-18th Century

d) Early 19th Century

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What was the primary cause of the Peasants' Revolt in 1381?

a) Feudal oppression

b) The Black Death

c) Poll Tax introduction

d) Religious reforms

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The Magna Carta was signed in what year?

a) 1066

b) 1215

c) 1485

d) 1649

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Which British monarch presided over the Acts of Union with Scotland in 1707?

a) William III

b) Anne

c) George I

d) Elizabeth I

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The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 ensured British control over which domain?

a) The British Isles

b) The Atlantic Ocean

c) The seas around Europe

d) Global trade routes

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The Bill of Rights 1689 laid the foundation for which type of government in England?

a) Absolute monarchy

b) Constitutional monarchy

c) Theocratic rule

d) Military dictatorship

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Which British monarch famously defeated the Spanish Armada?

a) Henry VIII

b) Elizabeth I

c) James I

d) Charles I

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What significant event happened in England in 1066?

a) Black Death

b) Signing of the Magna Carta

c) Norman Conquest

d) Start of the Hundred Years' War

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The Enclosure Acts primarily affected which group?

a) Urban workers

b) Royal family

c) Church officials

d) Rural farmers

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What was the primary goal of the Chartists?

a) To restore the monarchy

b) To reform parliamentary representation

c) To promote workers' rights

d) To abolish the Corn Laws

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Who was known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

a) Mary I

b) Elizabeth I

c) Victoria

d) Anne

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Practice British History MCQs are a valuable resource for students and competitive exam aspirants preparing for tests like CSS, PMS, UPSC, and other general knowledge or history-based exams. These questions cover major events and periods including the Tudor and Stuart dynasties, the Industrial Revolution, British colonial expansion, the World Wars, and the evolution of British democracy. Regular practice helps learners reinforce historical timelines, understand the significance of key events and personalities, and analyze the political, social, and economic transformations in British history. MCQs also aid in improving recall, accuracy, and exam-solving speed.

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