TEST 40

Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.

Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France. They were Protestants and had been persecuted for their religion.

Isaac Newton most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (‘Mathematical Principle of Natural Philosophy’), which showed how gravity applied to the whole universe.

George Frederick Handel wrote the Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for his son, George II.

Civil war between the king and Parliament could not now be avoided and began in 1642. The country spilt into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).

British industry led the world in the 19th century. The UK produced more that half of the world’s iron, coal and cotton cloth.

Dame Kelly Holmes (1970–) – won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games. She has held a number of British and European

Jessica Enis -(1986–) is an athlete. She won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon, which includes seven different track and field events. She also holds a number of British athletics records.

Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18 and drinking in public are examples of criminal offences.

The London Eye was originally built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium and continues to be an important part of New Year celebrations.

Slaves came primarily from West Africa.

Sake Dean Mahomet and his wife also introduced ‘shampooing’, the Indian art of head massage, to Britain.