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    This document contains a vocabulary test with multiple choice and matching questions about British history, culture, and geography. Some of the topics covered include the Roman occupation of Britain, the arrival of Christianity, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman conquest of 1066, the Tudor and Elizabethan eras, and famous British figures and events. The questions test knowledge of terms like shires, hundreds, the Danelaw, Boudicca's revolt, the Tower of London, and characteristics of places such as Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, and Greenwich.

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    This document contains a vocabulary test with multiple choice and matching questions about British history, culture, and geography. Some of the topics covered include the Roman occupation of Britain, the arrival of Christianity, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman conquest of 1066, the Tudor and Elizabethan eras, and famous British figures and events. The questions test knowledge of terms like shires, hundreds, the Danelaw, Boudicca's revolt, the Tower of London, and characteristics of places such as Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, and Greenwich.

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    This document contains a vocabulary test with multiple choice and matching questions about British history, culture, and geography. Some of the topics covered include the Roman occupation of Britain, the arrival of Christianity, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman conquest of 1066, the Tudor and Elizabethan eras, and famous British figures and events. The questions test knowledge of terms like shires, hundreds, the Danelaw, Boudicca's revolt, the Tower of London, and characteristics of places such as Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, and Greenwich.

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    2.

    Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes the
    sentence:
    1. The traditional counties come from the shires that were formed after the various Kingdom,
    such as Mercia. Wessex, Kent, etc. 2. A county was made up of hundreds, which themselves
    were made up of Tithings .3. Home Counties is a semi-archaic name for the English Counties
    bordering Lon- don. 4. The meridian at which the longitude is 0 degrees passes through Royal
    Greenwich Observatory 5. the Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen. 6.
    The massive stone circles to the north of Salisbury in the South of England called Stonehenge
    date from 3100 BC. 7. In the 1" century AD the Romans had a wall built from east to west
    known now as Picts to protect themselves from the inhabitants of Scotland at that time called
    Hadrian wall 8. The most notable uprising of Celtic population against the Romans was that of
    the Commonwealth of Nations led by Saxons and Jutes. 9. The Germanic tribes of. the Iceni
    progressively settles England after the Romans pushing local tribes to the north. 10. The Vikings
    plundered and later settled England eventually ruling the Danelaw from the late 9h century. 11.
    the Protestant Church of England has always been the royal palace, fortress and prison in the
    English capital. 12. Henry VIII created. Angles to be able to divorce and marry again as he
    wished. 13. Elizabeth's reign is often referred to as the Golden Age of English culture. 14. The
    attempts of Charles I to get more power than it was acceptable to 91 people led to the major the
    Tower of London. of 1642. 15. The British Empire was replaced by the association of former
    colonies called Boudicca . 16. English law is known generally as the common law 17. the BBC
    is one of the world's most powerful broadcasting corporations.

    4. Write the letter of the best answer according to the information in the text:
    a) Christianity arrived in Britain before the Church of Rome was created.
    b) Christianity was brought to England by the Church of Rome.
    c) Christianity was brought to England by the Norman invasion.

    a) Soccer refers to the rival form of football developed within certain nations.
    b) Football refers to the rival form of soccer developed within certain nations.
    c) Football and soccer are the same in England.

    a) Cricket originated in Australia.


    b) Cricket originated in the USA.
    c) Cricket originated in England.

    a) JRR Tolkein is famous for his Harry Potter books.


    b) JRR Tolkein is famous for the "The Lord of the Rings".
    c) JRR Tolkein is famous for his books about King Arthur.

    a) May Day has its roots in ancient pagan rituals reinforced by the Roman Day of Flora.
    b) May Day was created by the international Socialist congress of 1889.
    c) May Day was introduced by Margaret Thatcher during her reign as Prime Minister.

    a) Fireworks Night celebrates an attempt of English Roman Catholics to blow up Parliament


    and King James I.
    b) Fireworks Night celebrates the Queen's birthday.
    c) Fireworks Night is held on New Year's Eve.

    a) Boxing Day is the second day of Christmas.


    b) Boxing Day is All-England Boxing tournament.
    c) Boxing Day is the day after Christmas when all empty boxes are thrown away.
    a) Christmas crackers are a festive dish eaten with cheese.
    b) Christmas crackers is a popular party game after Christmas dinner.
    c) Christmas crackers are paper rolls containing a small explosive and a gift.

    6. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:
    43 A.D.- The Romans led by Julius Caesar landed in Great Britain
    61-62 A.D.- The uprising of Celts against the Romans ked by Boudicca
    1066- The Battle of Hastings
    1707- The Union Flag was adopted
    19?? - Margaret Thatcher was forced by the public to resign
    1534- Separation of the English Christian Church from Rome
    1485- The end of the Wars of the Roses
    793- The Viking raid on the monastery at Lindisfarme
    1265- The first English Parliament
    1750- The beginning of the Industrial Revolution
    1660- The restoration of monarchy
    1940- Winston Churchill was made war leader
    1839-1902- The Victorian Era
    829- The beginning of undivided Saxon rule in England
    1096- The foundation of Oxford University
    55-54 B.C.- The Roman Occupation began
    1533-1603- The Elizabethan era
    1-2nd centuries A.D.- Christianity arrived in Britain
    1642- The English Civil War
    1491-1547- The rule of Henry VIII

    7. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:
    Shires - The name of old administrative units controlled by a sheriff
    Cockney- The famous London dialect
    Tube- The London Underground
    Bank Holiday- National holiday, a day-off
    Alba- The name for England given by Pliny the Elder and Ptolemy
    Simnel cake- Rich fruit cakes eaten on Mothering Sunday
    Greater London - The English capital with surrounding areas
    Domesday Book- A survey of English population, their property and lands for taxation
    Bobbies- A name for London policemen
    Public School- Private schools not run by the state
    Riding - An old name for the traditional subdivision smaller than a county
    Square Mile - The financial centre of London Redbricks
    Normans- Viking and Slav settlers in France who conquered England in the 11 century
    Law Lords- The judicial members of the House of Lords
    The Danelaw - A territory ruled by the Vikings from the late 9th century
    Dons- Professor at Oxford
    Bangers-British sausagers
    Luddites - The saboteurs of the English Industrial Revolution
    Picts - The oldest inhabitants of Scotland and England
    Redbrick - Universities built in Victorian times from red brick The Normans
    Beefeater - The Yeomen of the Guard at the Tower of London Cockney
    West End- The main theatre district

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