Life in the UK test practice question · History
At which battle in 1805 did the British navy defeat the French and Spanish fleets?
Answer options
- TrafalgarCorrect
- Culloden
- Waterloo
- Hastings
Answer: Trafalgar
The battle was fought at sea on 21 October 1805. The British lost no ships. Waterloo was ten years later, on land.
Checked 8 November 2026