UK History Trivia

16+ Best UK History Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: June 15th, 2023

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Discover fascinating facts about UK history with our collection of trivia questions and answers! From famous monarchs to iconic events, challenge yourself and learn something new about the rich heritage of the United Kingdom.

Easy

Question: What was the first name of Callaghan, who became British Prime Minister in 1976?

Answer: James

Question: What was the first name of Miss Keeler, who had an affair with a government minister in the 60s?

Answer: Christine

Question: Which member of the Royal Family was victim of a kidnap attempt in 1974?

Answer: Princess Anne

Question: What is the first name of Ms Sharman, first British person in space?

Answer: Helen

Question: The 1980s Greenham Common peace camp was in which county?

Answer: Berkshire

Question: In which year was the first London Marathon held?

Answer: 1981

Question: Which King signed the Magna Carta?

Answer: John

Medium

Question: How old was Queen Victoria when she came to the throne in 1837?

Answer: 18

Question: In 1898, the UK was awarded how many years lease of Hong Kong?

Answer: 99

Question: The Battle of Culloden took place close to which town?

Answer: Inverness

Question: In which year did Prince Charles marry Lady Diana Spencer?

Answer: 1981

Question: In which decade did the first Edinburgh Festival take place?

Answer: 1940s

Hard

Question: A famous 1957 Panorama spoof featured the harvest of which crop?

Answer: Spaghetti

Question: Which Saint was the first British martyr?

Answer: Alban

Question: Frost Fairs were a common feature of winter on which river in the 17th to 19th centuries?

Answer: Thames

Question: Scottish brand Wemyss was best known for which pottery animals?

Answer: Pigs