Quiz on British Culture and Civilization

Question 1

This english poet and playwrither has had a significant impact on British theatre and drama.

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

Question 2

Great Britain contains England, Wales and

Accepted Answer

as well as the northern portion of the island of Ireland., Scotland

Question 3

The traditional folk music of England has contributed to several genres, such as sea shanties,hornpipes and dance music.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The major cities in Scottland are:

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh, Glasgow

Question 5

Official languages in Scotland are

Accepted Answer

Scots Gaelic, English

Question 6

The capital of the UK is

Accepted Answer

London

Question 7

Dublin is the capital of Wales.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

The United Kingdom comprises 4 geographic and historical parts - England, Scotland, Wales and

Accepted Answer

Northern Ireland

Question 9

United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The major cities include Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester in England.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The origins of the United Kingdom can be traced to the time of the Anglo-Saxon king Athelstan.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

The adjective "British"came into use at this time to refer to all the kingdom's people.

Accepted Answer

True

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