TEST 1

Which TWO are British Overseas territories?
The Falkland Islands, St Helena
Which Two British film actors have recently won Oscars?
Colin Firth, Tilda Swinton
What is not a fundamental principle of British life?
Driving a car
When did the first Christian communities appear in Britain?
3rd and 4th centuries
Which charity works to preserve important buildings?
The National Trust
Which flower is associated with England?
 Rose
Which of the following is part of the UK?
 Wales
Where was Robert Burns from?
Scotland
Which flag has a white cross on a blue background?
 Scottish
What is the capital of England?
London
When is St David’s day?
1st of March
When is Christmas Eve?
24th of December
Who was the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters?
Mo Farah
What did the Chartists campaign for?
The right to vote for the working class
What created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
The Act of Union 1800
Where is the Cenotaph located?
 Whitehall
Roast beef is a traditional food of which country?
England
Which of these UK landmarks is in Wales?
 Snowdonia
Who built the Tower of London?
William the Conqueror
Who is Queen Elizabeth II married to?
Prince Philip
Who appoints “Life peers”?
The Monarch
When was the Northern Ireland Parliament first established?
1922
When are the electoral registers usually updated?
September or October