First Germanic tribes
Where did the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes come from?
Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands
In which year was the East India Company founded?
1600
In what year did the Partition of India take place?
1947
When did the first big wave of Caribbean immigrants arrive in Britain?
1948
The word "Brexit" is a combination of which two words?
"Britain" and "exit"
Which tribe gave England its name?
the Angles
What was the East India Company's main goal?
to make money through trade
Which two countries were created as a result of the Partition?
India and Pakistan
What was the name of the ship that brought Caribbean immigrants to the UK in 1948?
HMS Empire Windrush
When was the Brexit referendum held – month and year?
June, 2016
What was the name of the language spoken by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes?
Old English
Which drink became a big part of British culture due to the East India Company?
Tea
Who was the leader of India's independence movement who wanted a united India?
Mahatma Gandhi
Which Caribbean music style influenced British music after the Windrush Generation?
Reggae
What is the main reason the UK wanted to leave the EU?
to restrict immigration
the UK didn't want more immigrants
What word in modern English comes from Old English and refers to a royal female ruler?
Queen
Who took full control over India after the East India Company shut down in 1874?
Britain
What was the main reason for the Partition of India?
Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims
The Windrush Generation mainly came from which three Caribbean islands?
Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago
Which UK countries wanted to stay in the EU, causing political tensions?
Scotland and Northern Ireland
Which empire fell before the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes migrated to Britain?
the Roman Empire
Which 1757 battle helped the East India Company gain power in India?
The battle in Bengal.
Which mostly Muslim region remains a disputed territory between India and Pakistan?
Kashmir
Which three industries in Britain needed workers after World War II?
Transportation, healthcare, and industry.
What was the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum, and what percentage voted to leave?
51.9% voted to leave the European Union