British History Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
British History worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level history practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring British History: Key Stage 1
Ages 5-7, Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet will help you learn about important events and people in British history. You'll explore changes over time and discover some significant historical figures. Follow the instructions for each activity and write your answers in the spaces provided.
Timeline of Events
Place these historical events in the correct order. Use the words 'before' and 'after' to help you decide. Write the number of each event in the correct order in the boxes.
1. The Great Fire of London (1666)
2. First Moon Landing (1969)
3. Titanic Sinks (1912)
4. Invention of the Aeroplane (1903)
Significant Individuals
Match each person to their achievement. Draw a line from the person to what they are known for. Use the clues to help you.
Draw a line to match each one
Comparing Past and Present
Look at the pictures of toys from the past and present. Write 'past' or 'present' in the box next to each toy to show when it was used.
Life in the Past
Read the sentences about life in the past. Fill in the missing words using the word bank. Write your answers in the boxes.
Word bank: horse, candles, fireplace
1. People used ___ to travel.
2. Homes were lit by ___.
3. Cooking was done on a ___.
Famous Landmarks
Identify these famous British landmarks. Write the name of each landmark in the box provided.
Historical Artefacts
Look at these artefacts from the past. What do you think they were used for? Write your ideas in the boxes.
British Monarchs
Match each monarch to their reign. Draw a line to connect each monarch with the correct time period.
Draw a line to match each one
Important Inventions
Fill in the blanks with the name of the invention. Use the word bank to help you. Write your answers in the boxes.
Word bank: telephone, steam engine, light bulb
1. The ___ was invented by Thomas Edison.
2. The ___ was crucial during the Industrial Revolution.
3. Alexander Graham Bell invented the ___.
Activity 1: 4 ; 3 ; 2 ; 1
Activity 2: Queen Elizabeth II ; Neil Armstrong ; Florence Nightingale ; Christopher Columbus
Activity 3: past ; present ; past ; present
Activity 4: horse ; candles ; fireplace
Activity 5: Windsor Castle ; Tower Bridge ; Big Ben ; Buckingham Palace
Activity 6: Writing ; Writing ; Protection ; Currency
Activity 7: Queen Victoria ; King Henry VIII ; Queen Elizabeth I ; King George VI
Activity 8: light bulb ; steam engine ; telephone
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