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英国概况人文知识练习题：
1. Britain was the first country to industrialize because of the following factors except _____.
A. Britain was well placed geographically to participate in European and world trade.
B. Britain had many rivers, which were useful for transport.
C. British engineers had sound training and the inventors were respected.
D. British government was increasingly interested in overseas and colonies after the 17th century.
2. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The _____ has very little power.
A. queen B. monarch C. prime minister D. king
3. Which party has always had strong links with the trade unions and received financial support from them?
A. the Labor Party B. the Conservative Party
C. the Liberal Party D. the Social Democratic Party
4. On accepting ____, the age of constitutional monarchy, of a monarchy with powers limited by Parliament, began.
A. Constitutional Law B. The Declaration of Independence
C. Civil Law D. Bill of Rights
5. Females were allowed to vote in national elections until ____.
A. 1918 B. 1916 C. 1920 D. 1896
6. The British North America Act of 1867 established ____ as a domain.
A. Australia B. Canada C. New Zealand D. India
7. During World War II, as a war leader, _____ received massive popular support and led his country to final victory in 1945.
A. Harold Wilson B. Edward Heath C. Franklin Roosevelt D. Winston Churchill
8. The Falkland Islands war was between Britain and _____.
A. France B. New Zealand C. Argentina D. Australia
9. In Britain, a _____ is held when a Member of Parliament dies, retires or resigns.
A. civic election B. by-election C. popular election D. general election
10. In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of _____.
A. the Lord Chancellor B. the Monarch C. the Prime Minister D. the King
