Test 3.1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
Julius Caesar
Which name is given to the tombs where people buried their dead during the Bronze Age?
Round barrows
What did the ‘Bill of Rights‘ confirm in 1689?
The rights of Parliament and the limits of the king‘s power
Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located over the Avon George?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the glass manufacturers come from?
Italy
Which American President worked closely with Margaret Thatcher?
Ronald Reagan
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St Augustine
Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?
Catherine of Aragon
Which of the following flags is not represented in the union flag?
Welsh
When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?
1969
When did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?
1933
What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
The names of Iron Age Kings
When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the Women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?
1889
In which English county is the monument of Stonehenge located?
Wiltshire
What is the best-known work from Robert Burns?
Auld Lang Syne, which is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year (or Hogmanay as it is called in Scotland).
Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag?
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
What British actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?
Sir Laurence Olivier
Who was responsible for the construction of the Great Western Railway?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Which TWO of the following forts form part of Hadrian’s Wall?
Housesteads and Vindolanda.
Why did Elizabeth I keep her cousin Mary prisoner for 20 years?
She suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne
How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?
More than 2 million people
