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The document is a British quiz containing 30 multiple choice questions about various aspects of British culture, history, and society. It covers topics like the countries that make up Great Britain, influential historical events like the Norman invasion of England, key political figures and institutions, popular culture references, and everyday customs. The questions are designed to test the reader's knowledge of British people, traditions, and way of life.

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Britain Quiz

The document is a British quiz containing 30 multiple choice questions about various aspects of British culture, history, and society. It covers topics like the countries that make up Great Britain, influential historical events like the Norman invasion of England, key political figures and institutions, popular culture references, and everyday customs. The questions are designed to test the reader's knowledge of British people, traditions, and way of life.

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Britain Quiz

Choose the correct answer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.


Great Britain is an island made up of. England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales became one state in. The leek and daffodil are both plants used to symbolize. In 2006,had a population of 60.6 million.

The Norman invasion of England inbrought Britain into the mainstream of western European culture. In 1972 the UK joined. Almostof the British live in towns or cities. Traditionally, theof England was associated with poverty and industry.

The ancestors of most Northern Irishcame from lowland Scotland or England.

10. Protests against the metric system reveal a characteristically British


suspicion ofregulations in general.

11. The size and popularity of the National Trust suggest how importantis to
many British people.

12. The Queen, Britain's official head of state, haspower. 13. The two main political parties are the Conservatives and. 14. Parliament consists of an elected House of Commons and an unelected
House of.

15. The 20 or so most senior politicians are called the. 16. Since 1970, the party that has formed the government has won aroundof
the vote in general elections.

17. 'Bobbies', 'fuzz', 'cops' and 'pigs' are all nicknames for. 18. In Britain, there are two types of lawyers:and barristers. 19. The second-most spoken language in Britain is reported to be. 20. The 'loyalists' in Northern Ireland are loyal to. 21. Although 72% of British people say they are Christian, only aboutregularly
go to church.

22. University education in the UK is funded by. 23. The gap in pay between the rich and the poor hassince 1997. 24. In 2002, the highest paid performer on British TV was. 25. Britain was the first large country to have free universal healthcare, in. 26. 'Drawing room', 'reception room' and 'front room' are all terms for thein a
house.

27. A drink without alcohol is known as adrink. 28. If you 'throw in the towel' (admit defeat), your are using ametaphor.

29. Unlike in most European countries, entry to British museums and art
galleries is usually.

30. The day after Christmas is known asday.

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