TEST 4

What does the UK offer to its residents?
Freedom of belief and religion
Which of these are “Crown Dependencies”?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
What did the first farmers build in Britain?
Houses and Monuments
Which word comes from the Viking language?
Scunthorpe
Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages?
The nobility and great landowners
What did Henry VII do?
Reduced the power of the nobles
For how long did England remain a republic?
11 years
When did the Enlightenment happen?
18th century
Where can you find the ship HMS Victory now?
Portsmouth
When did Ireland split into 2 countries?
1922
What became more popular during the Swinging Sixties?
Fashion, Cinema, Music
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
What percentage of the UK population is Sikh?
1%
When is Halloween celebrated?
31st of October
Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
 HMS Pinafore and The Mikado
Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence?
Blind people
Where is Loch Lomond located?
Scotland
What is the National Anthem of the UK?
God Save the Queen
Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?
Secretary of State
What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called?
Hansard
What is the judiciary responsible for?
 Interpreting the law
Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales?
High Court
Which of the charities works with children?
NSPCC
Who was the first woman Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher