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In which modern-day country was the composer George Frederick Handel born?
George Frederick Handel was born in Germany in 1695. He spent many years in the UK and became a British citizen in 1727.
What is the name of the First person in England to have printed books in Printing Press?
William Caxton, the first person in England to print books using a printing press.
Henry VIII was a famous king because of the following reasons.
Henry VIII was most famous for breaking away from the Church of Rome and marrying six times.
What is a bank holiday?
There are public holidays each year, called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses close for the day.
Is the statement below True or False.
The people with Scottish nationality can be called a British Citizen.
The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. ‘Great Britain’ refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
Is the statement below True or False.
Northern Ireland is a part of Great Britain.
The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. ‘Great Britain’ refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
For how many years did the Romans rule Britain after their invasion in AD 43 ?
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals. It was during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD that the first Christian communities began to appear in Britain.
In which year did maximum death occur because of Black death?
In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain. This was known as the Black Death.
Why was Hadrian’s Wall built ?
Areas of what is now Scotland were never conquered by the Romans, and the Emperor Hadrian built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts.
Why did the supporters of York and House of Lancaster fight?
In 1455, a civil war was begun to decide who should be king of England. It was fought between the supporters of two families: the House of Lancaster and the House of York.
Which TWO are English Civil War battles?
The Battles of Marston Moor and Naseby during the English Civil War were both won by the parliamentary armies.
Is the statement below True or False.
All the citizens of the UK can choose which law they want to follow.
Every person in the UK receives equal treatment under the law. This means that the law applies in the same way to everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from.
The Union Flag consists of three crosses. One is St George’s. Who do the other TWO crosses represent?
The Union Flag comprises the crosses of Saints George, Andrew and Patrick.
Which court would you use to get money back that was owed to you?
Country Courts are civil courts which deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include disputes where people are trying to get back money that is owed to them.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The countries that make up the UK all have flowers which are particularly associated with them and which are sometimes worn on national saints’ days:
England – the rose
Scotland – the thistle
Wales – the daffodil
Northern Ireland – the shamrock.
To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong?
The UK belongs to many International bodies including NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Commonwealth.
Is the statement below True or False.
During the coronation of Mary a declaration of rights was read which confirmed ‘A king could not raise Taxes or administer justice without parliament’
At the coronation of William and Mary, a Declaration of Rights was read. This confirmed that the king would no longer be able to raise taxes or administer justice without agreement from Parliament.
What was the preferred language of the Royal court and the Parliament in 1400?
By 1400, in England, official documents were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament.
In which year was Kingdom of Great Britain created when the treaty of Union was agreed upon?
The Act of Union, known as the Treaty of Union in Scotland, was therefore agreed in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Where is the UK Parliament based?
Houses of Parliament, also called Palace of Westminster, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the seat of the bicameral Parliament, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is located on the left bank of the River Thames in the borough of Westminster, London.
Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?
Boudicca was a warrior queen who was queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England. There is a statue of her near the Houses of Parliament in London.
Why did the Vikings come to Britain ?
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves.
The Enlightenment led to major developments in which TWO areas?
During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, science and philosophy developed. This period became known as ‘the Enlightenment’.
Once you are aged 17 or older, which TWO vehicles can you learn to drive?
You must be 17 or older to drive a motor cycle or car, and you must have a licence to drive on public roads.