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In which part of the British Empire did the Boer War of 1899–1902 take place?
The Boer War took place in South Africa between the British army and the Boer settlers, who originally came from the Netherlands.
Which TWO plants are associated with the UK?
The shamrock is the national flower of Northern Ireland, and the rose is the national flower of England.
What was the name of the Queen of the Iceni Tribe who fought against the Romans?
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.
What is a fundamental principle of British life?
Democracy is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support.
What for is the day November 5th remembered in the UK?
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in the United Kingdom.
Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany?
When Adolf Hitler invaded Poland in 1939, Britain, alongside France, declared war on Germany to stop his aggression.
Is the statement below True or False.
In 1921 a peace Treaty was made and in 1922 Ireland became Two countries, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
In 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries. The six counties in the north which were mainly Protestant remained part of the UK under the name Northern Ireland. The rest of Ireland became the Irish Free State. It had its own government and became a republic in 1949.
The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers?
The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the powers of the king and increased the powers of Parliament.
Which TWO are influential British bands?
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, both formed in the 1960s, continue to have an influence on music in the UK and abroad.
When is Remembrance Day in United Kingdom ?
Remembrance Day, 11 November, commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies.
During the Victorian age what was the approximate population of the entire British Empire?
During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
Who mapped the coast of Australia ?
Captain James Cook mapped the coast of Australia and a few colonies were established there.
What was the historic fight which took place in 1815 where Napoleon was involved?
In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.
Which of the following statements is correct
In the late 1970s, the post-war economic boom came to an end. Prices of goods and raw materials began to rise sharply and the exchange rate between the pound and other currencies was unstable.
Many industries and services were affected by strikes and this caused problems between the trade unions and the government.
Is the statement below True or False.
Act of Union was also known as the Treaty of Union.
The Act of Union, known as the Treaty of Union.
Is the statement below True or False.
Aneurin (Nye) Bevan was the person who led the establishment of NHS (National Health Services).
In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use.
Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge.
What was the name of the poet who wrote a series of poems about a group of people going on Pilgrimage to Canterbury?
In the years leading up to 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage.
What was the symbol of the House of York?
In 1455, a civil war was begun to decide who should be king of England. This war was called the Wars of the Roses, because the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of York was a white rose.
Which of the following statements is correct.
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
European Economic Community was formed in 1957. Which country among the following did not join the community then but joined in the later years ?
West Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands formed the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957. At first the UK did not wish to join the EEC but it eventually did so in 1973.
Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age?
Iron Age people spoke a Celtic-based language.
What was the name of the War in which Britain defeated Germany in 1940?
The Germans waged an air campaign against Britain, but the British resisted with their fighter planes and eventually won the crucial aerial battle against the Germans, called ‘the Battle of Britain’, in the summer of 1940.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The UK has a free press. This means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control.