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WorksheetsBritish Rule in Malta
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
The British came to Malta to free the Maltese citizens from the
Spanish
French
Knights of St John
Arabs
The British came to Malta in the year
1600
1700
1800
1900
When the British stayed in Malta, Maltese patriots felt betrayed because
they wanted Malta to be ruled by a Maltese elected assembly.
they wanted Malta to be ruled by the French.
they wanted Malta to be ruled by the Knights of St John.
they wanted Malta to be ruled by the Turks.
During this time the British Queen was
Elizabeth
Victoria
Anne
There wasn't a queen during this time.
The opening of the Suez Canal led to an increase in shipping movements in the Mediterranean.
This did not affect the Maltese economy.
This weakened the Maltese economy.
This boosted the Maltese economy.
None of the above.
The British rule brought about improvements in
The Establishment of Banks
Educational Sector
Medical Sector
All of the above
Which means of transport were introduced under the British rule?
A sea ferry service
A train service
A tram service
All of the above
By 1931 neither the trains nor trams were required as these were replaced by
Cars
Horse-drawn Carriages
Buses
Bicycles
During World War I, Malta helped a large number of wounded soldiers. As a result, it became known as
The Doctor of the Mediterranean
The Nurse of the Mediterranean
The Hospital of the Mediterranean
The Surgeon of the Mediterranean
The Sette Giunio riots occured on the
7th June 1819
7th June 1919
7th June 2009
7th June 2019
The Sette Giunio riots happened in
Mdina
Birgu
Valletta
The Grand Harbour
During the Sette Giunio riots the Maltese citizens were protesting about
The lack of food in the country
Unemployment
Price hikes
All of the above
Before the arrival of the British, the official language in Malta had been Italian. In 1936 it was declared that
Maltese and English would be the only official languages.
Maltese and Italian would be the only official languages.
Italian and English would be the only official languages.
Maltese, Italian and English would be the official languages.
In 1921 self-government was granted under British rule. The first Prime Minister was
Dun Karm Psaila
Admiral Horatio Nelson
Joseph Howard
Dun Mikiel Xerri
