It's the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, where Lord Nelson's and the might fleet of Napoleon's clashed head to head. Take our multiple choice quiz to see how well you know your history.

1) Who won the Battle of Trafalgar? Was it:
a) France
b) Britain
c) Matthew McConaughey and the crew of U-571

2) Why is Trafalgar Square so named? Is it:
a) After a style of pantaloons worn by sailors in the battle
b) To celebrate victory over the frogs
c) Because we Limey's are in awe of your 'Times Square'

3) Why couldn't Nelson 'see no ships'? Was it because:
a) He was looking the wrong way
b) He was blind
c) Because he was dead

Eye eye - it's Lord Nelson

4) What was the name of Nelson's ship? Was it:
a) Le HMS Pierre Victoire
b) HMS Victory
c) The Starship Enterprise

5) What were Nelson's famous last words?
a) Kiss me heartily
b) Kiss me Hardy
c) Big Mac and fries please

If you answered:

Mostly a) - Bonjour you cheese eating surrender monkeys
Mostly b) - You're a true British Bulldog - well done!
Mostly c) - Good Morning President Bush, fancy a pretzel?

Posted by damian at June 29, 2005 01:21 PM