Test 16-18

问题列表

When was the United Nations set up?

After the Second World War.

Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

Northern Ireland

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after being sent to prison for 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I?

She was executed.

Which tribe came to Britain from northern Europe after the Romans left in AD 410?

The Jutes

What is one of the highest-grossing film franchises produced in the UK?

James Bond

Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

Specially trained magistrates., District judges.

Who came from the Netherlands to become the British monarch?

Charles II

Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?

16- and 17-year-olds

Nick Park has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring:

Wallace and Gromit

Who was the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule in the 1950s?

Francis Crick

What percentage of the UK population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK?

Around 10%

How old do you have to be to drive a moped in the UK?

16 years old

Who was the leader of the Labour Party who introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly?

Tony Blair

What is the maximum amount you can claim through the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

£5,000

Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build?

The White Tower

Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and played an important part in the Northern Ireland peace process?

John Major

Who should you contact to report a terrorist activity?

Your local police force.

Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?

Ellie Simmonds

Each of the UK countries is associated with a flower symbol, which country is associated with the rose?

England

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:

The construction of the Great Western Railway.

What is the Commonwealth?

An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.

Under which name was the movement of opinion against the authority of the Pope during the times of Henry VIII known?

The Reformation

What did Isaac Newton discover?

Gravity

Which of the following is not a constitutional institution?

The armed forces

What food shortage caused the famine in Ireland?

Potato

The leader of the opposition appoints senior opposition MPs. They form a group whose role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies. What are they called?

Shadow Cabinet

Which of the following are TWO responsibilities of the MPs?

Represent everyone in their constituency, Help to create new laws

Who was the longest serving PM in the 20th century?

Margaret Thatcher

What name is given to the territories which are linked to the UK but not part of it?

Crown Dependencies

What area did David Hume contribute to during the Enlightenment?

Philosophy

What proportion of the population died as a result of the Black Death in England?

One third of the population

What happened to Charles I after he was in prison?

He was executed

What are TWO responsibilities of the monarch?

To advise, warn and encourage the Prime Minister‘s decisions on government policies, To appoint the government

What kind of disaster was the Black Death?

A plague

What country was in conflict with the UK for trading reasons during the 18th century?

France

The Speaker is an MP, he or she represents a constituency and deals with the constituents.

True

Where is Skara Brae, the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, located?

Scotland

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

MacBeth

Where was William the Conqueror from?

France

How do you call the settlers from the Netherlands who went to war with the British in South Africa?

Boers

In Northern Ireland, up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge are required for Youth Court cases.

True

What made Roger Bannister famous?

He was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes.

Who was invited to invade and rule England in 1688?

William of Orange

Who was defeated at the Battle of the Boyne?

James II

What did the Factories Act of 1847 introduce?

It limited the number of hours that women and children could work to 10 hours per day.

What name is given to the group of MPs from the opposition?

Shadow Cabinet

In which of the following matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate?

Education

What kind of movies did Academy Award winner Nick Park specialise in?

Animated movies

What are Members of Parliament (MPs) called if they do not represent any of the main political parties

independents

Which notable British sportsman is described as a British Grand Prix driver who has won the Formula 1 World Championship and is listed as a recent British winner of this championship?

Jenson Button

Who opened the first curry house in London?

Sake Dean Mahomet

Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are known for which sports

Motor sports

What is the limit for small claims court in Northern Ireland and Scotland?

5000

What was Sir Edward Elgar primarily famous for?

Composing the Pomp and Circumstance Marches

Where in the UK government sitting?

Westminster

During 18 Century, what important role appeared in the parliament?

Prime Minister

Which three tribe came to Britain from northern Europe after the Romans left in AD410?

Angels, Jutes, Saxons

Which individual, through marriage to Henry Tudor, played a crucial role in uniting the Houses of York and Lancaster after the Wars of the Roses?

Elizabeth

What kind of games are traditionally played at pubs in the UK?

Pub quizzes, pool, and darts

Which battle did William I defeated king of Harold?

Battle of Hastings

What is the Turing Award?

A Computer award

What is the biggest source of employment in the Britain before the 18th century?

Agriculture

What is the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

To maintain peace between all of its members

What is the name used to for the bombing campaign during WWII when Germany bombed multiple UK cities?

The Blitz

The judge of magistrate court in Northern Ireland is legally qualified

True

Which of the following areas can the Welsh government legislate on without requiring the agreement of the UK Parliament?

Education and training, Health and social services

Arranged marriages, where both parties agree to the marriage, are acceptable in the UK ?

true

Is Scotland Parliament located in Glasgow?

false

Do I need a TV license if I only watch TV on a computer?

Yes

What dish is made by bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding?

Ulster fry

What are the British scientists Sir Ian Wilmer and Keith Campbell famous for?

Clone a mammal, Dolly the sheep

What is the correct order of the Patron Saints' Days?

St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day

Which British TV programme is popular in the UK?

Coronation Street, EastEnders

Under whose reign when 13 North American Colonies claim independence?

George III

is the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of proportional representation?

yes

Which court deals with serious criminal cases in scotland?

Sheriff Court

When is Diwali?

October / November

How many countries are in the commonwealth?

When is David Beckham first england captain armband?

2000

You need a TV license to watch a Tv only on a Competer

False

Where is the Scottish parliament located?

Edinburgh

What can the Welsh government decide?

Education

NATO is designed to ensure what?

Peace between members

Before the 18th century, what is the biggest source of employment?

Agriculture

The Canterbury tales telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together from?

London to Canterbury

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