Questions 1
When did UK attack Iraq?
In 2003 the U.K. and the U.S. attacked Iraq and overthrew the government of Ṣaddām Ḥussein.
Approximately how many lives were claimed by a terrorist bombings in London 2005 ?
Terrorist bombings in London in July 2005 killed more than 50 people.
When did the BBC become a public corporation?
January 1927- British Broadcasting Corporation established.
Who was established the Church of England?
Henry VIII (1509–47) established the Church of England and incorporated Wales as part of England.
What are the main cultures made of?
The main culture consists of barley, wheat ,sugar beets and potatoes.
Who is the head of state ?
Queen Elizabeth 2
Who incorporated Wales as a part of England?
Robert the Bruce.
Who conquered England in 1066?
William the Conqueror
On Christmas Day, 1066.
What type of monarchy exist in U.K ?
Constitutional monarchy
When did The English Civil Wars erupt?
The English Civil Wars erupted in 1642 between Royalists and Parliamentarians, ending in the execution of Charles I.
Why did the legislation unite Great Britain and Ireland in 1801 ?
In order to create United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Who conquered Ireland in the late 12 century?
Henry ll
Which city was dominating in both sales and reputation of national papers?
London
What is one of the world's oldest newspaper in UK?
The Times of London is one of the world’s oldest newspapers. The Sun—long the United Kingdom’s biggest-selling newspaper, whose popularity since it was bought by Rupert Murdoch’s News International company in 1969.
Which newspaper first supported Labour and then later switched to the Conservative Party?
The Daily Mirror and the broadsheet The Guardian (published in both London and Manchester) have normally supported Labour.
The population of the United Kingdom?
Scots, Irish, Welsh, immigrants and their descendants from India.
What other name is Northern Ireland known by?
Six counties of Ulster, however, remained in the U.K. as Northern Ireland. The U.K. entered World War II in 1939.
The major manufactures in United kingdom include….
Major manufactures include motor vehicles, aerospace equipment, electronic data-processing and telecommunication equipment, and petrochemicals. Fishing and publishing also are important economic activities