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When did the Romans come to England for the first time? (century)
They came in the 1st century BC.
What was the original name of the British capital?
It was called Londinium.
When did the Romans leave Britain?
They left soon after the year 400.
When did William the Conqueror come to England from Normandy?
He came in 1066.
What part of the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror?
the White Tower
Where did the Great Fire of London start?
It started in the house of the king's baker, near London Bridge.
When was the Great Fire of London? (year)
in 1666
What parts does Great Britain consist of?
It consists of England, Scotland and Wales.
What countries does the UK include?
It includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What do we call the narrowest part of the English Channel?
the Strait of Dover
The people who were born in Britain are English, aren't they?
No, they aren't. They are British.
What is the Commonwealth? When was in founded?
The Commonwealth is an organization of about 50 independent states. They are Britain and its former colonies. It was founded in 1949.
Who does the power in the country belong to?
It belongs to the British Parliament and the British Government.
Who makes laws in Britain?
the Parliament (the House of Commons)
What parts does the Parliament consist of?
I consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
What did the Tower of London use to be and what is it now?
The Tower of London used to be a fortress, a prison, a zoo and a royal residence. Now it is a museum of armour.
