Bonfire Night - A small piece of British history (Gunpowder Plot)

A historical depiction of Guy Fawkes holding a lantern near the Houses of Parliament on the night of November 5th, surrounded by fireworks and a bonfire, with a dark, starry sky.

Test Your Knowledge of Bonfire Night

Are you ready to dive into British history and test your knowledge about Bonfire Night and the Gunpowder Plot? This engaging quiz will challenge your understanding of this significant event, its key figures, and the historical context surrounding it.

  • 11 challenging questions
  • Multiple choice format
  • Learn interesting facts about Guy Fawkes and the plot
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory42
On what night is Bonfire night?
November 4th
November 5th
November 6th
November 7th
What year did the Gunpowder Plot take place?
1605
1606
1607
1608
What building in London was targeted in the plot?
The London Eye
Buckingham Palace
St Paul’s Cathedral
Houses of Parliament
What event was being held at the time of the plot?
Halloween
King’s birthday
Opening of Parliament
The election
Where was Guy Fawkes from?
York
Cambridge
Manchester
London
How many barrels of gunpowder was Guy Fawkes found with?
40
21
36
54
Who was the king at the time of the gunpowder plot?
JamesII
HenryIV
CharlesI
JamesI
Who was the leader of the Gunpowder Plot?
Guy Fawkes
Thomas Percy
Robert Gatesby
Thomas Winter
How old was Guy Fawkes at the time of the plot?
35
25
30
40
Which country invented gunpowder?
China
Russia
UK
Germany
Why did the gunpowder plot fail?
Anonymous Letter
Gunpowder failed to ignite
King never arrived
They were in the wrong cellar
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