Life In The UK Test 4 0.0 / 5 ? FunFunFunNone Created by: michael-unoCreated on: 12-06-22 17:19 How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957? 6 1 of 15 How often are the general elections held in the UK? Every 5 years 2 of 15 Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated? In Aintree 3 of 15 What was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England, known for? Her rebellion against the Romans 4 of 15 What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration? Nearly 10% of the population 5 of 15 What is the name of the building where the Northern Ireland Assembly meet? Stormont 6 of 15 When was the Giant’s Causeway formed? 50 million years ago 7 of 15 Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world without stopping? Sir Robin Knox-Johnston 8 of 15 What British writer created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 9 of 15 Who invented the cash-dispensing ATM (automatic teller machine) or ‘cashpoint’? James Goodfellow 10 of 15 How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for? 8 Weeks 11 of 15 Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar? Andrew Lloyd Webber 12 of 15 When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time? 1976 13 of 15 Which British actor has recently won an Oscar? Sir Anthony Hopkins 14 of 15 Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years? David Hume 15 of 15
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