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Exam 12 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is a Crown Dependency but not part of the UK?

A

Isle of Man

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2
Q

Is the BBC controlled by the government?

A

No

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3
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How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?

A

90 (MLAs)

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4
Q

Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?

A

Admiral Nelson

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5
Q

What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?

A

The names of Iron Age Kings

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6
Q

Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.

A

False

Officers selected on merit and neutral to political parties

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7
Q

Where is the Tate Art Gallery located?

A

London

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8
Q

The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:

A

Authorised version

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9
Q

What is the period of the 1960s known for?

A

A growth in fashion and pop music

Swinging sixties- Era of Beatles and Rolling Stones

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10
Q

Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?

A

France

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11
Q

What is the most famous tennis tournament played in the UK?

A

Wimbledon

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12
Q

MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.

A

False

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13
Q

What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecasted on TV?

A

April Fool’s Day

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14
Q

Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?

A

Robert the Bruce

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15
Q

Who invented the World Wide Web?

A

Sir Tim Berners-Lee

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16
Q

How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?

A

There are chosen on merit and are politically neutral

17
Q

What is known as the “Dunkirk spirit”?

A

The evacuation of Allied soldiers from France during World War II

18
Q

You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.

A

False

18years-selected randomly from electoral register

19
Q

If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):

A

Respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions

Look after yourself and your family

20
Q

Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?

A

The Olympic Games (Britain hosted 3 times )

21
Q

Charles I believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’ so he tried:

A

To rule without the Parliament

22
Q

What is the Union Jack?

A

The flag of the United Kingdom

23
Q

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

A

Winston Churchill

24
Q

Which of the following statements is true:

A

Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.

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