History Quiz #668
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 November 2021
A new history quiz is available each week. Try our daily general knowledge quiz or work through our archive of daily and themed quizzes.
1
Q1.
The last beheading after death carried out in Britain (which was part of the penalty of "hanging, drawing and quartering"), followed conviction for treason of whom?
A
William Joyce, Lord Haw-Haw, 1946
B
Cato Street conspirators, 1820
D
Sir Roger Casement, 1916
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
Winchester was the capital of which Anglo-Saxon kingdom?
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
When was the period of English history known as "The Anarchy" or "The Nineteen-Year Winter"?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
Which of these historical figures is most associated with the year 1865?
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
In Greek legend, Narcissus was famous for which of the following?
A
Falling in love with his reflection
D
Saving the world from a comet
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
Between 1696 and 1851, the British government imposed a tax on what part of a house?
Select from the options above.
7
Q7.
What were reportedly the last words of Ned Kelly when he was hanged on 11 November 1880 at the Melbourne Gaol?
A
Behold the head of a traitor!
Select from the options above.