 History (Questions 61 to 80 of 706) |
Before Tony Blair, who was the previous leader of the Labour Party to win a general election?
Harold Wilson |
Which country has been ruled by the Grimaldi dynasty for over 700 years?
Monaco |
Who is the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated?
Spencer Perceval (in 1812) |
What was the name of Lord Nelson`s mistress?
Emma Hamilton |
Which famous leader once said `I`m still at the crease, but the bowling is more hostile these days`?
Margaret Thatcher |
What name was given to the Chinese peasant uprising of 1900?
Boxer Rebellion |
What was the name of England`s wartime code breaking station?
Bletchley Park |
What is the significance of the dates August 9th 1902, June 23rd 1911, May 12th 1937 and June 2nd 1953?
They`re Coronation dates |
What was the name of Napoleon`s first wife?
Josephine |
Which volcano caused the destruction of Pompeii?
Vesuvius |
Before becoming President of the United States, Bill Clinton was govenor of which state?
Arkansas |
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during which war?
American War Of Independence |
Which Royal Wedding took place in 1973?
Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips |
Known as The Jersey Lily, actress Lily Langtry was the mistress of which King?
Edward VII |
Which company opened the first Burger Restaurant in Britain in 1954?
Wimpey |
Which century saw the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire?
19th |
Aboard which ship did Captain Scott sail to the Antarctic in 1901?
The Discovery |
Which Queen had been pregnant at least 18 times, but only gave birth to one child who lived to be at least 2 years old?
Queen Anne |
Who was the first member of the royal family to divorce?
Henry VIII |
Who was the second ever member of the Royal Family to divorce?
Princess Margaret |
