English Culture Quiz - Part 1

British Civilization

• The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• Caledonia was the Roman name for Scotland.
• The English Civil War began in 1642.
• The dominant culture of people in Ireland, Wales, and Highland Scotland was Celtic.

Government and Politics

• The full name of the UK in Vietnamese is Vương Quốc Liên Hiệp Anh và Bắc Ai-len.
• The Queen is regarded as an embodiment of the country in appearance.
• The House of Commons acts as an intermediary between the backbenchers and frontbenchers of a party.
• The role of the House of Commons includes keeping an eye on the Government and representing the people.

Education

• Grammar schools provide British schoolchildren with academic knowledge.
• There are five stages for a bill to become a law in the UK.
• The compulsory age for full-time education in the UK is from 5 to 16.

Media and Entertainment

• The BBC's reputation is built on its impartiality and independence.
• BBC Radio stations devoted to music are Radio 1, 2, and 3.
• Independent television (ITV) gets its money from advertisements.

Culture and Society

• The national flag of the UK is often known as the ‘Union Jack’.
• The most common surname in England is ‘Smith’.
• Saint George’s Day in England is on April 23.
• The kilt is a skirt with a tartan pattern worn by Scottish men on special occasions.

History

• The Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans are the chronological order of historical events in the UK.
• Henry VIII started the process of creating the Church of England in the 1530s.
• The British government decided to ask for membership of the newly-formed European Communities and Britain joined in 1973.

Miscellaneous

• The British government decided to ask for membership of the newly-formed European Communities and Britain joined in 1973.
• The reason why the British people seem to be interested in the weather is its changeability.
• Oxford Street in London is famous for being Europe’s busiest shopping street.