Bonfire Night on 5 November has its origin in a failed plot to blow up Parliament in which year?

A1642
B1605Right answer
C1688
D1588

Answer: 1605

In 1605 Guy Fawkes led a Catholic group that tried, and failed, to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill the Protestant king.

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