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British Monarchy in Modern Britain

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the role of the British monarchy in modern Britain?

a)

The role of the British monarchy in modern Britain is largely ceremonial and symbolic.

b)

The British monarchy is responsible for creating and enforcing laws in modern Britain.

c)

The British monarchy has no role in modern Britain and is purely a historical relic.

d)

The British monarchy holds absolute power and makes all the important decisions in the country.

2.

Who is the third in line to the throne now ?

a)

Prince Harry

b)

Princess Charlotte

c)

Prince William

d)

Prince George

3.

What is the name of the British monarch ?

a)

Elizabeth

b)

William

c)

Charles

d)

George

4.

How does the British monarchy impact the political landscape of the country?

a)

The British monarchy only impacts the cultural aspects of the country, political and economical spheres are beyond their influence.

b)

The British monarchy impacts the political landscape by serving as a symbol of national unity, providing a ceremonial role in the government.

c)

The British monarchy has no impact on the political landscape

d)

The British monarchy directly controls the government's decisions and foreign policy of the UK.

5.

What are some of the ceremonial duties of the British monarchy in modern times?

a)

The ceremonial duties of the British monarchy in modern times include competing in international sporting events

b)

The ceremonial duties of the British monarchy in modern times include attending rock concerts and movie premieres .

c)

The ceremonial duties of the British monarchy in modern times include running a successful business empire.

d)

The ceremonial duties of the British monarchy in modern times include state opening of Parliament.

6.

Explain the constitutional role of the British monarchy in the current political system.

a)

The British monarchy's constitutional role is to control the decisions of the government and parliament and perform various political duties.

b)

The British monarchy is responsible for making all political decisions, it has a real political power in the country.

c)

The British monarchy's constitutional role is to override any decision made by the elected government

d)

The British monarchy's constitutional role is largely ceremonial and symbolic, with the monarch serving as the head of state and performing various ceremonial duties,

7.

Discuss the influence of the British monarchy on cultural and social aspects of modern Britain.

a)

The British monarchy's influence on modern Britain is purely symbolic

b)

The British monarchy has had a significant influence on the cultural and social aspects of modern Britain, including traditions, ceremonies, and national identity.

c)

The British monarchy has no influence on modern Britain

d)

The influence of the British monarchy is limited to political matters only

8.

How does the British monarchy contribute to the tourism industry in the UK?

a)

The British monarchy contributes to the tourism industry in the UK by not allowing tourists to visit royal palaces and castles.

b)

The British monarchy contributes to the tourism industry in the UK by promoting other countries' tourist attractions instead of their own.

c)

The British monarchy contributes to the tourism industry in the UK by discouraging tourists from visiting due to the high security around royal sites.

d)

The British monarchy contributes to the tourism industry in the UK by attracting tourists to visit royal palaces, castles, and other historical sites associated with the monarchy. The royal family also generates interest and media coverage, which in turn promotes tourism in the UK.

9.

Explain the financial implications of maintaining the British monarchy in the present day.

a)

The British monarchy is estimated to cost taxpayers around £345 million per year, including expenses for royal households, security, and other associated costs. However, supporters argue that the monarchy also brings in significant tourism revenue and boosts the economy through its cultural and historical significance.

b)

The British monarchy costs taxpayers nothing and actually generates a profit for the government

c)

The British monarchy only costs taxpayers a small amount, around £10 million per year

d)

The British monarchy is estimated to cost taxpayers around £1 billion per year, making it a significant burden on the economy

10.

Since 1837, it has been the official and main royal home of British monarchy.

a)

Windsor Castle,


b)

St. James Palace,


c)

Buckingham Palace,

d)

Balmoral Castle,


11.

Who is the head of the state of Great Britain?

a)


the Monarch

b)


the President

c)


the Parliament

d)

the Prime Minister

12.

The power of His Majesty the King of the UK is limited by...

a)

Prime Minister

b)

the Monarch

c)

the Constitution

d)

the Parliament

13.

Prince William is the fifth in the line to the throne.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The title Queen Consort means that she is a reigning monarch.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which of the following was NOT a title of King Charles III ?

a)


Defender of Faith

b)

Head of the Commonwealth

c)


Monarch of The United Kingdom

d)

Gate Keeper of The Common Wealth

16.

All of the following are commonwealth countries except?


a)


Cuba

b)


Australia

c)


Jamaica

d)

Canada

17.

Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had ... children

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

18.

How old was Prince Charles when he became King Charles III?

a)

75

b)

67

c)

73

d)

83

19.

What line does the current British royal family come from?

a)

Windsor

b)

Stuart

c)

Yorks

d)

Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

20.


Trooping the Colour is a ceremony marking the ...

a)


birth of a royal family member

b)


death of a royal family member

 

c)


 official birthday of the British sovereign

d)


coronation of the British monarch