超星 - Quiz 1_class 8

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Which one of these is considered one of the top five cultural values of modern Britain, a value they teach in their public schools?

A. the right to disobey laws you disagree with
B. freedom of choice in personal decisions
C. the importance of aristocracy in modern socity
D. avoidance of alcoholic drinks

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The year 1922AD is considered an important year in UK history because

A. the construction of Hadrian's wall
B. the start of the industrial revolution
C. Queen Elizabeth I was crowned as queen
D. The Republic of Ireland left the UK

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The Anglo-Saxon kings were defeated in the Battle of Hastings by

A. the British
B. the Celtics
C. the Normans
D. the Romans

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King James VI of Scotland and King James I of England were

A. enemies in the War of the Roses
B. cousins
C. the same person
D. anti-religious

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At the time the British Empire was its largest, it ruled over approximately _____ of the world's land area.

A. 8%
B. 16%
C. 24%
D. 33%

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Three of these items are reasons that the British Empire was successful. One is NOT a reason. Mark the FALSE one.

A. the British were the first European country to start an empire.
B. the British had a top navy.
C. Great Britain was protected from attacks by enemies because it was located on islands.
D. The British emphasized trade relations with its colonies.

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Who is the head of the Church of England today?

A. Queen Elizabeth II
B. Prime Minister Boris Johnson
C. the Pope in Rome
D. Prince Charles

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If you are only counting people who speak their first language, which is the largest langauge in the world?

A. Chinese
B. English
C. Hindi
D. Spanish

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