生活在英倫(T13)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:

• The construction of the Great Western Railway.
• The invention of the television.
• The construction of the Tower of London.
• The discovery of insulin.

Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

• Specially trained magistrates.

• Social workers.

• District judges.

• Members of the public.

When did the Emancipation Act abolish slavery throughout the British Empire?

• 1835
• 1823
• 1807
• 1833

Can court orders be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage?

• Yes
• No

How old do you have to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

• 18
• 20
• 16
• 21

Who was the first British Prime Minister?

• Winston Churchill
• Earl of Wilmington
• Henry Pelham
• Sir Robert Walpole

Who defeated the Vikings?

• Harold
• Edward I of England
• King Arthur
• King Alfred the Great

What is the period of the 1960s known for?

• A downgrade in manufacturing
• A growth in British fashion and pop music
• A shortage of water
• A blockage of social laws

Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?

• The University of Oxford

• The University of Cambridge

• The University of Manchester

• The University of Warwick

MPs can only be contacted by post.

• True
• False