Life in the UK Test 28

1. Which of these words is based on Norman words?

2. How many ski centres are there in Scotland?

3. George Frederick wrote which oratorio, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time?

4. Which TWO are associated with the 'Dunkirk Spirit'?

5. Which TWO industries developed during the Great Depression?

6. When is Halloween celebrated?

7. Easter eggs are often given as presents at Easter as a symbol of new life

8. What was the population of the UK in 1901?

9. Why is 1969 a very important year in British history?

10. Who mapped the coast of Australia?

11. What type of literature are 'The Canterbury Tales' written by Geoffrey Chaucer?

12. When were women given the right to vote at the age of 18?

13. Where is the Hadrian Wall?

14. Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?

15. When was the first coin in Britain made?

16. Puritans are a group of Catholics who advocate complex religious doctrine and worship

17. How many counties in Ireland remained in the UK under Northern Ireland?

18. The Scottish Parliament has 33 members

19. What programme helps teenagers develop their skills?

20. What did the Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

21. How can you help looking after the environment?

22. What is the currency used in the UK?

23. Blood and organ donations are compulsory in the UK

24. The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries