5. In Britain _______ of the population is urban and _______ is rural. A. 90% ; 10% B. 80% ; 20%
C. 70% ; 30% D. 60% ; 40%
6. The ancestors of the Welsh were the ancient __________. A. Celts B. Romans
C. Normans D. Britons
7. The average population density in Britain is ______ people per square kilometer. A. 250 B. 370 C. 800 D. 500
8. During the 5th century when the Roman Empire fell, the Germanic _________ invaded and conquered Britain. A. Angles and Celts B. Angles and Picts C. Angles and Brythons D. Angles and Saxons
9. The upper class in Britain consists of the following except _________.
A. peerage B. gentry
C. landowners D. professionals
10. “Britishness” can be reflected in the following except _________.
A. Union Jack B. conservativeness C. the Beatles D. Thanksgiving Day DADDAAADDD
1. The first Roman invasion took place in 43 AD, headed by the Emperor Julius Caesar.
2. The name “England” derived from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who came to England in the 5th and 6th centuries.
3. The Magna Carta defined the King’s feudal rights, preventing him from arbitrarily collecting revenue.
4. The Black Death once ravaged England, carrying off three fourths of the population.
5. During Edward III’s reign, the war with France known as the Hundred
Years’ War began.
6. The Wars of the Roses were in the main a great contest for Crown between the rival houses of York and Lancaster.
7. Queen Mary was a follower of the Church of England and she was determined to make England once again a Protestant country
8. James’ son, Charles I, who succeeded him in 1625, also thought that his right to rule was God-given.
9. The establishment of the British East India Company in 1600 was a case of economic penetration. FTTFTTFTT
1. In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William’s army on Senlac field near ________. A. London B. Normandy C. Standford D. Hastings
2. The Plantagenet Dynasty was founded by _________. A. Henry B. Henry II C. King Joseph D. Count of Anjor
3. English Reformation was carried out by _______ to change the religion
in England from Catholicism to Protestantism. A. Edward VI B. Henry VIII
C. Mary I
D. Elizabeth I
4. King John was forced by the barons to sign the _______ which restricted the King’s power. A. Bill of Rights B. Petition of Right C. Provisions of Oxford D. Great Charter
5. Simon de Montfort’s reform is considered to be the beginning of English _______.
A. parliament B. cabinet C. constitution D. liberty
6. From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth. It was ruled first by Oliver Cromwell as _______. A. Lord Protector B. Lieutenant General
C. Commander of the New Model Army
D. President
7. William of Orange started Constitutional Monarchy by accepting _______ in 1689.
A. Bill of Rights B. Petition of Right C. Provisions of Oxford D. Great Charter
8. The 1851 London Great Exposition was held in the Crystal Palace which was designed by Queen _______’s husband Albert. A. Mary B. Elizabeth I C. Victoria D. Anne
9. The British Prime Minister who led the British to defeat Nazi Germany is _______.
A. Churchill B. Chamberlain C. MacDonald D. Macmillan DBBDA AACA
1. Although the monarch does not have any real power, he (or she) does have great influence.