Monarchy & Monarchs
Who is the current monarch in Britain?
King Charles III
Was Freddie Mercury born in Britain?
No.
Name a country that has not rejoined the Commonwealth.
Ireland.
What is the full name of "pub"?
Public house
Why did The Beatles break up?
Creative differences and business reasons.
What is a monarchy?
Form of government in which total sovereignty is invested in one person, a head of state called a monarch, who holds the position until death or abdication.
Name four Britons.
Shakespeare, Newton, Atkinson, Elton John and ect.
Name four Commonwealth members. (Present or past members)
Canada, India, Ireland, Rwanda, Togo, Gabon, Zimbabwe, South Africa and ect.
Where does tea originate from?
China.
Why do the Wimbledon players have to wear all white?
To hide sweat stains.
Describe the constitutional monarchy.
Operates under a constitution, ceremonial figurehead, elected officials governance the country.
Who was William Shakespeare? Name at least one of his plays.
Playwright, poet. Made plays like Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello and ect.
Difference between the Commonwealth and the British empire. How were they different?
The British Empire was all about power and control, The commonwealth is about cooperation and partnership.
When did the Victorian Era start?
Started on 20 June 1837 and lasted up until 22 January 1901 when she first took up the throne.
Where does the term "soccer" come from? Explain.
British students created a nickname for association football, calling it assoccer before shortening it to soccer.
Which monarch is credited for the Succession to the Crown Act?
Queen Elizabeth II
Who wrote Animal Farm and for what reason?
George Orwell or Eric Arthur Blair wrote Animal Farm to expose corruption inside Soviet Union.
What is the Commonwealth?
Political association of sovereign states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.
Why was University of Oxford established?
To stop English students going to learn in Paris in the 12th century.
What is Elton John known for. Name three things.
Outfit, red shades, music, playing the piano, LGBTQ+ supporter ect.
Name all monarchy types.
Constitutional monarchy, absolute monarchy, mixed monarchy, hereditary and elective monarchy.
What is King Henry VIII known for?
Six marriages and breaking away from the Catholic Church.
What did The Republic of Ireland Act 1948 entail?
Abolished all monarchy power in its country before 1949.
What is Trooping of Colour?
Military ceremony held in London to officially celebrate the British monarch's birthday.
Why did the Queen refuse to partake at the Live Aid 1985 concert before being convinced otherwise?
The band thought that their appearance would be seen as a political statement.