History Department News
We are running a history trip to Warwick Castle on Tuesday 24th July, open to all year 7 pupils. This will be a fun day out at one of the countries most fascinating Medieval Castles. Pupils have the chance to visit the dungeons, the Ghost Tower and see a Trebuchet in use. The cost of this trip is £12.
GCSE Revision:
This History Department will continue to run revision sessions every Wednesday straight after school until 4.30pm. These sessions are open to all Year 11 pupils and will continue until the exams begin.
History Quiz:
1. When and where was the first recorded use of paper?
2. Who was the second man on the moon?
3. What was the Roman name for England?
4. What is the derivation of Abra Ca Dabra?
5. Who was famously killed at the siege of Troy?
6. Who wrote the poem `Dulce et Decorum Est`?
7. When and where was the first recorded use of zero in mathematics?
8. What was the name of the Royal Family before it became Windsor?
9. From which British Prime Minister do policeman`s nicknames derive?
10. Who famously crossed the Alps with elephants?
First person to hand in ten correct answers to Mr Troy will receive a £5 book token.