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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.
Earlier about 10000 years ago Britain was connected to the mainland of Europe.
Britain only became permanently separated from the continent by the Channel about 10,000 years ago.
Which of the following languages were the medium of communication of the first farmers arrived in Britain?
The language they spoke was part of the Celtic language family. Similar languages were spoken across Europe in the Iron Age, and related languages are still spoken today in some parts of Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
What were ‘the Troubles’ about?
‘The Troubles’ is a term used to describe the conflict that has occurred in Ireland between those who wish the North and South of Ireland to unite and those who wish the North to remain British.
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
People are able to buy National Lottery tickets in the UK if they are aged 14 or over.
People under 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.
Hadrian’s Wall was built to keep out whom?
The Roman Emperor Hadrian built the wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).
Why was William the Duke of Normandy known as William the conqueror?
In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy (in what is now northern France), defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings. Harold was killed in the battle. William became king of England and is known as William the Conqueror.
Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age.
Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age.
Is the statement below True or False.
A person is referring his nationality as a Welsh. It means he is not a British citizen.
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The rest of Ireland is an independent country. 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.
As a citizen of the UK it is not compulsory for anyone to maintain laws and rules of the country and one can do or act as per his own will and wish.
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.
According to the historians, the first farmers after arrival built houses, tombs, monuments etc. in Britain. Can you identify any of the structures built by them.
Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
Which Saxon King lost to the Duke of Normandy in the battle of Hastings?
In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy (in what is now northern France), defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings.
From which of the following places did the Vikings arrive?
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves.
In which Age were the COINS first made in UK ?
The people of the Iron Age had a sophisticated culture and economy. They made the first coins to be minted in Britain, some inscribed with the names of Iron Age kings.
Is the statement below True or False.
Britain do not welcome the people who are positive contributors to the UK.
Good citizens are an asset to the UK. We welcome those seeking to make a positive contribution to our society.
Is the statement below True or False.
Anglo-Saxons were Christians when they first came to Britain.
The Anglo-Saxons were NOT Christians when they first came to Britain but, during this period, missionaries came to Britain to preach about Christianity.
Who were the other people invaded Britain post AD 410 after the Romans left Britain?
The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire and never returned. Britain was again invaded by tribes from northern Europe: the Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons.
Tentatively around which time the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain?
By about AD 600, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain.
How many years ago Britain was connected to the mainland of Europe?
Britain only became permanently separated from the continent by the Channel about 10,000 years ago.
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
Who are the people having invaded Britain during AD 789 and robbed the Britons, and took away people as slaves?
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves.
Which of the following is one of the fundamental principles of the UK and need to be abided by?
The fundamental principles of British life include:
Democracy
The rule of law
Individual liberty
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Participation in community life.
Which of the following statements are correct?
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England and led to many changes in government and social structures in England.
Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament?
The UK Parliament is formed by the House of Commons and the House of Lords.