Test 04-06

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What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?

The Battle of Waterloo

Which flower is associated with Wales?

Daffodil

During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction?

A fire

How often are general elections held in the UK?

Every 5 years

Scotland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

True

What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?

The National Trust

Great Britain refers only to England, Wales and Scotland.

True

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?

Boudicca

Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?

Winston Churchill

Which two houses form the UK Parliament?

The House of Lords, House of Commons

When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men?

1928

Who is the head of the Church of England?

The monarch

What sort of event is the Grand National?

Horse Racing

What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?

Poems

When is Christmas Day?

25th of December

Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?

Cavaliers

What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?

The Battle of Hastings

Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed?

Tower of London

Racial crime and smoking in public places are examples of:

Criminal offences

What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin?

A tramp

You have to be at least 21 years old to stand as MP.

False

Who developed the radar?

Sir Robert Watson-Watt

Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?

10 Downing Street

By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election?

Television, Radio

When does Easter take place?

March or April

Which of the following is not a valid UK coin?

25p

Where is the Eden Project located?

Cornwall

St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain.

False

Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

The rule of law, Democracy

Where should you register if you want to become part of a jury?

The electoral register

What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?

Presbyterian

Where does golf come from?

Scotland

When do the television and newspapers have stories that are jokes until midday?

April Fool’s Day

What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?

Charles II

Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?

Henry VIII

Complaints against the police can ONLY be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner.

False

Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland?

St Patrick

What is the name of the period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?

The Enlightenment

Which of the following statements is TRUE:

Mary Stuart (‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Catholic

Which of the following is an example of civil law?

Discrimination in the workplace

In which battle did Admiral Nelson die?

The Battle of Trafalgar

William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later known as:

The ‘Glorious Revolution’

What sort of charity is ‘Friends of the Earth’?

An environmental charity

If a husband forces his wife to have sex he can be charged with rape.

True

In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War (1899-1902) take place?

South Africa

Which of the following actions is known as “canvassing”?

Persuading people to vote for a political party

Which novel written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?

The Lord of the Rings

When did Germany invade Poland?

1939

As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?

To respect and obey the law, To look after yourself and your family

Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?

The people of the Iron Age

Who built the Tower of London?

William the Conqueror

There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?

Areas of protected countryside

Northern Ireland has its own established church.

False

Which three territories form Great Britain?

Wales, England, Scotland

How often are ’Prime Minister’s Questions’ held in the parliament?

Every week

Which king was executed in 1649?

Charles I

Where was William Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon

Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Ellie Simmonds

Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?

Elizabeth I

Scotland and Wales use a system called ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

False

On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?

Christmas Day

What sort of battle was the ’Battle of Britain’, fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?

An aerial battle

Where is Swansea located?

Wales

Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?

The Liberal Democrats Party, The Conservative Party

Who established the Church of England?

Henry VIII

In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?

The Black Death

Haggis is a traditional food from which area?

Scotland

Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

The Justice of the Peace Court

Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?

The Domesday Book, The Bayeux Tapestry

In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?

Due to the outbreak of the First World War

Which of the following statements is true:

Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.

Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?

Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK, Documents that prove your identity

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