Geography and Great Events
These four countries make up the British Isles:
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland)
Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to sail around the world, was sent by this monarch:
Queen Elizabeth
What do we call the period whe machines were invented and people started to work in factories?
the Industrial Revolution
This country was called the Jewel of the Empire. Due to the amount of money that it made for England.
India
British people consume over 165 million cups of this every day
Tea
True or false: The Republic of Ireland is included in the United Kingdom.
False
(Northern Ireland is in the UK)
In 1588, Queen Elizabeth's fleets of ships defeated this country's fleet:
Spain (Spanish Armada)
Who improved the steam engine?
James Watt
About what percentage of the world was under British control during its height in 1922.
A.)25% B.)15% C.)50% D.)40%
A)25%
Which typically English sport can go on for many days
Cricket
UK citizens elect representatives who work in this body of government:
Parliament
Virginia
What were the people called, that protested against the machines by ruining them?
Luddites
Where did the UK send their prisoners before 1776?
America (the USA)
London has the oldest and longest transport systems in the world. This system is also know as the tube. This system is used by most Londoners.
A.)Underground B.)Broadway Railway C.)Metro Railway D.)Docklands Light Railway E.)Metrorail
A) Underground
Name the three most populous cities of the UK:
London, Manchester, Birmingham
This famous writer wrote many plays during the Elizabethan Age.
William Shakespeare
Miners discovered a cheaper way to change iron into this material
steel
Who claimed Australia for Britain?
James Cook
Which female author wrote about a small wizard and became a billionaire?
J.K Rowling
This document was signed in 1215. The King lost some power.
Magna Carta (the Charter of Freedoms) -
When did Queen Elizabeth live?
1533-1603
What did James Hargreaves invent in 1764- 1765?
the Spinning Jenny (a spinning machine)
When did India get their independence?
1947
This dish is considered by many and also voted to be the United Kingdoms top dish.
A.)Chicken Tikka B.)Fish & Chips C.)Bangers & Mash D.)Shepard's Pie E.)Sunday Roast
A) Chicken Tikka