TEST 12

Which of these was a British jet in WWII?
Hurricane
Where did many of the Viking settle after they got defeated?
Dorset
What was the Spanish Armada?
A large fleet of ships
How many years did Charles I try to rule without Parliament?
11
What university did Isaac Newton attend?
Cambridge
When did many Scottish people leave for North America?
19th century
Who developed important Economics ideas?
Adam Smith
During Slave trade, where did slaves primarily come from?
West Africa
Which movement campaigned for the women rights?
Suffragettes
What was encouraged to develop the UK economy in 1950?
Immigration
What is the longest distance on the mainland in the UK?
870 miles
What percentage of the total population lives in Scotland?
8%
Which is not a Protestant Christian group?
Catholics
What is Diwali often called?
The Festival of Lights
What happens at 11:00 on the Remembrance Day?
A 2 minute silence
What is the most famous rugby tournament?
The Six Nations Championship
Which of these is a well known theatre?
Theatreland
Who became famous in silent movies for his tramp character?
Sir Charles Chaplin
What is the maximum fine if you watch TV without a valid TV licence?
£1000
Where is the Eden Project located?
Cornwall
When were women given the right to vote at the age of 18?
1969
What is MP’s responsibility?
To represent everyone in their constituency
What is the country house owned by the Prime Minister called?
Chequers
Which of the devolved administrations has been suspended a few times?
Northern Ireland Assembly