Ultimate UK History Quiz
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How well do you know the history of the United Kingdom? Test your knowledge on significant events, important historical figures, and famous landmarks with this challenging quiz!
1. Which prehistoric site, older than Stonehenge, is located in Orkney, Scotland?
2. Which British Prime Minister founded the modern police force and twice served as Prime Minister?
3. Before Hadrian's Wall, which Roman wall served as the northern frontier of their empire in Britain?
4. Which year marks the Glorious Revolution, leading to the establishment of constitutional monarchy in the UK?
5. Who authored the theory of electromagnetism, later predicting radio waves?
6. Which castle in Berkshire is the longest-occupied palace in Europe?
7. Who was the key parliamentarian challenging Charles I, leading to the English Civil War?
8. Who pioneered the use of antiseptic surgery in the UK?
9. Which cathedral, an example of English Gothic architecture, has the longest nave in Europe?
10. Which act, signed in 1707, led to the creation of the United Kingdom?
11. Which railway, operating since 1863, is known as the world's first underground railway?
12. Which landmark in London contains the burial site of Admiral Nelson?
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