Life in the UK Test 39

1. Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?

2. Which of these names was Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's child's name?

3. Who makes a speech which summarises the government's policies for the year ahead?

4. How many member states does the Commonwealth have?

5. What are the parliaments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also known as?

6. In which UK country can you find the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe?

7. Who is known as William the Conqueror?

8. Select TWO famous Paralympians

9. Which TWO are compulsory in the UK if you own an old car?

10. What is the monarch's ceremonial role?

11. When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?

12. Which comedy double act by Nick Park won many Oscars?

13. Under which king did the people unite to defeat the Vikings?

14. Until what time do people play jokes on one another on April Fool's Day?

15. Which TWO major welfare changes were introduced between 1945 and 1950?

16. What did the first farmers build in Britain?

17. Which TWO of these are associated with Sir Francis Drake?

18. Which of these is not a valid bank note?

19. What does the abbreviation PTA stand for?

20. The Glorious Revolution was called the 'Glorious revolution' because there was no fighting in England and it guaranteed the power of Parliament

21. Which of these is a charity working with animals?

22. What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?

23. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

24. In the middle of the 19th century the potato crop failed, and Ireland suffered a famine