History
Who were the first inhabitants on the British Isles?
The Iberians
Who established the Anglican Church?
Henry VIII
What type of government do we have in the UK?
constitutional mornarchy
Name some members of the Royal family.
Name some British musicians.
Beatles, Rolling Stones, One Direction, Adele, Robbie Williams...
When was the Battle of Hastings and who is connected with it?
1066, William the Conqueror
Which two religious groups were in conflict at the time when the Anglican church was established?
Catholics, Protestants
What is the Monarch's role in the constitutional monarchy?
primarily ceremonial vs. reverse power
Why was Queen Elizabeth II so special as a ruling monarch?
The longest reigning female monarch in history (70 years)
Shakespeare, Dickins, Christie, Dahl, Tolkien, Rowling
Which two noble houses were part of the War of Roses?
Lancasterians, Yorkists
Who is the titular head of the Anglican church?
The Monarch
Which three parts does the Parliment have?
The Monarch, House of Commons, House of Lords
What is the title Prince of Wales and who has it now?
A title given to the next heir in line for the British throne, now Prince William has it (King Charles had the title for 70 years before).
Name some British sportspeople.
Murray, Hamilton, Beckham.
What did Henry VIII establish and why?
The Church of England, wanted to divorce to have a son
Who is the Primate of the entire Anglican communion and who is the Primate of all England?
Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York
How do members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords differ?
House of Commons: 650 MPs, elected in general elections, represent people, work on laws, debate important issues, surgeries
House of Lords: 800 MPs, life peers, expert knowledge and experience, examine new laws in detail
What is the official residence of the Royal family and what is their chosen surname?
Buckingham Palace, Windsor
Name some British inventors.
Newton, Bell, Darwin, Hawking
Why was the British empire called "the land on which the sun never sets"?
imperialism, largeness
Which other religious groups can you find in Britain (apart from the Anglican Church)?
The Church of Scotland, Catholic Church, Jewish community, non-conformist churches, non-Christian communities (Muslims etc.)
How does the Parliament differ from the Government?
Parliament: elected in general elections, checks and challenges the Government
Government: winning political party (Prime minister and their team of ministers), runs the country
What is some of the monarch's agenda?
head of state, head of the Armed forces, head of the church of England, travelling, supporting charities and projects, formal duties (meetings with the Prime Minister)
Name some important historical figures.
Henry VIII, William the Conqueror, Queen Victoria, Churchill, Thatcher