Exam 11 Flashcards
Is St Helena part of the UK?
No
Where is Theatreland?
London west end
What is the name of the UK currency?
Pound Sterling
What other name is given to Diwali?
The Festival’s of lights
What is the Enlightenment?
A period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed
Which of the following charities helps the environment?
Friend’s of the Earth
Which of the following was a crucial aerial battle fought between Germany and Britain during WWII?
The Battle of Britain (Royal Air Force)
What was Margaret Thatcher famous for?
She was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK
Which two languages combined to become one English language?
Anglo-Saxon (Peasants)
Norman French (Noblemen)
By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be balanced and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints.
True
Where did the Spanish Armada come from?
Spain
What is the name of the War Memorial located in Whitehall?
The Cenotaph
The UK government has never suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly.
False
Who is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year?
The Queen
When was the Domesday Book written?
After the Norman Conquest (1066)
