QUIZ The UK

History Geography Economics Government 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 The UK 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500

When did Great Britain unite with the neighbouring Kingdom of Ireland? 1801 When did Great Britain unite with the neighbouring Kingdom of Ireland? In 1601 In 1701 In 1801 In 1901

What century did the Norman Conquest of England take place? a) the 9th century b) the 10th century c) the 11th century d) the 12th century Row 1, Col 1

England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland Emblems of Britain a. the daffodil Match: b. the red rose England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland 1,2 c. the thistle d. the shamrock

What is the British economy primarily based on? a. Private limited companies (Ltd.) b. private enterprise c. public limited companies (Plc.) d. Corporations (Corp.) 1,3

1,4 Parliament How many Members of Parliament (MPs) do the British people elect every five years? 250 MPs 350 MPs 450 MPs 650 MPs 1,4

How much time did it take him to construct this building? Famous Sights 15 years 20 years 25 years 35 years St. Paul’s Cathedral is Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. How much time did it take him to construct this building? 2,1

Mountains The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis in Scotland. It is … a. 1434 m b. 1343 m c. 2143 m d. 3141 m 2,2

When did it join the European Community (EC)? Foreign Trade After Britain joined the European Economic Community, its foreign trade expanded substantially.  When did it join the European Community (EC)? In 1953 In 1961 In 1973 In 1981 2,3

What dynasty is Queen Elizabeth II? a) Tudor dynasty b)Lancaster dynasty c) Windsor dynasty d) York dynasty 2,4

Kings and Queens Who succeeded separately to the two thrones of England and Scotland in 1604? a. George I b. Charles I c. King James d. Elizabeth I 3,1

What is the population of the UK? 37 million people 47 million people 57 million people 67 million people 3,2

What raw materials does Britain import?  a. paper and wood b. agricultural chemicals c. nickel and copper d. oil and various metals   3,3

What is the seat of the British Government? The Houses of Parliament b) Buckingham Palace c) The White House d) Westminster Abbey 3,4

Great Britain's Iron Age inhabitants are known as …… . Celts Britons Scots Anglo-Saxons 4,1

What is the number of people speaking English as their first language? The English Language What is the number of people speaking English as their first language? 10% of the world population 15% of the world population 20% of the world population 25% of the world population 4,2

Which sector dominates the UK economy? Economic Sectors Which sector dominates the UK economy? a. Agriculture b. Service Industry c. Manufacturing d. Mining Industry 4,3

How long has it been the official residence of the Prime Minister? “Number 10“ 10 Downing Street is known in the UK as "Number 10". How long has it been the official residence of the Prime Minister? over 100 years over 150 years over 200 years over 250 years 4,4

What Sight survived a fire in 1992? Famous Sights What Sight survived a fire in 1992? The Houses of Parliament Windsor Castle Westminster Abbey The Tower 5,1

Whose marriage proposal was it? Kings and Queens The term Great Britain was not officially used until 1474 when a marriage proposal was written. Whose marriage proposal was it? a. Anne Hyde and James II b. Edward's daughter, Cecily and James IV c. George I and Elizabeth I d. William IV and Victoria 5,2

What British industries are nationalized? British Industry What British industries are nationalized? mechanical engineering b. iron and steel, shipbuilding c. electronic and electrical engineering d. textile and leather industry 5,3

What political parties are there in Great Britain? a. the Conservative, Communist , Labour Parties, b. the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties, c. the Socialist  and  Liberal parties, d. the Conservative and Nationalist parties. 5,4

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