British Study

Under whose reign did Britain become a great sea power and start its colonial expansion?

• Henry VIII

• Elizabeth I

• Victoria

• James I

When did the Normans conquer England?

• 1215

• 1000

• 1066

• 1100

St. Andrew is the patron saint of which country?

• Ireland

• Wales

• Scotland

• England

The United Kingdom consists of how many countries?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

Which of the four UK countries does not have a devolved government?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• England

Since when has the British Parliament had two houses?

• 1215

• 1500

• 1707

• 1066

What was the country called after Ireland was divided in 1927?

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• British Isles

• Kingdom of Great Britain

St. George is the patron saint of which country?

• Ireland

• Scotland

• England

• Wales

How often are parliamentary elections held in the UK?

• Every 3 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

Which Scottish monarch became King of England?

• Robert the Bruce

• James VI

• Charles II

• William Wallace