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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

The British constitution is contained in a single written document.

A

FALSE

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In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords?
A. Their numbers were greatly increased.
B. Their salaries were stopped.
C. Women were allowed to inherit their titles.
D. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords.

A

D. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords.

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories.

A

TRUE.

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Which TWO are political parties in the UK?

A. Office Party
B. Modern Party
C. Conservative Party
D. Labour Party

A

C. Conservative Party

D. Labour Party

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How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting?
A.	Every day
B.	Twice a week
C.	Once a week
D.	Once a month
A

C. Once a week

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes.
B. The small claims procedure helps people to make small home insurance claims.

A

A. Informal way to settle minor disputes.

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Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK?

A. Baptists
B. Methodists
C. Roman Catholics
D. Buddhists

A

A & B: Baptists and Methodists

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What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?

A. Only driving your care on weekdays
B. Participation in community life
C. Growing your own fruit and vegetables
D. Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

A

B & D:

Participation in community life and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

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Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights?

A. The first divorce laws were introduced
B. Women were given the right to vote
C. Equal pay laws were passed
D. Women were made legally responsible for their children

A

B:

Women were given the right to vote.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships.
B. In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes.

A

A: In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships.

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Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for?
A. Representing everyone in their constituency
B. Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing
C. Representing only those who voted for them
D. Supporting the government on all decisions and laws.

A

A & B:

Representing everyone in their constituency and scrutinising/commenting on what the government is doing.

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Which TWO are English Civil War battles?

A. Waterloo
B. Marston Moor
C. Hastings
D. Naseby

A

B & D:

Marston Moor / Naseby were English Civil War battles

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I.
B. Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I.

A

A: Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit.

A

FALSE. It was Dolly the Sheep.

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Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do?
A. Organise violent protests
B. Influence government policy.
C. Assist MPs in their constituency work
D. Represent the views of British businesses.

A

B & D:

Influence government policy / Represent view of British businesses

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales.

A

TRUE.

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What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century?

A. Whigs
B. Labour
C. Nationalists
D. Tories

A

A & D:

Whigs and Tories

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Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?

A. The Westbury Tales
B. The Ambridge Tales
C. The London Tales
D. The Canterbuy Tales

A

D: The Canterbury Tales

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What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969?
A. Women over 35 were given the right to vote.
B. Prisoners were given the vote.
C. The voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.
D. Compulsory voting was introduced.

A

C: Voting age reduced to 18 for men and women in 1969

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How are local councils funded?
A. Through money raised from local fundraising events
B. Through donations from local people
C. From central government and local taxes
D. From local businesses

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C: From central government and local taxes

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What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010?
A.	National
B.	All-party
C.	One-Party
D.	Coalition
A

D: Coalition (formed by Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties)

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Which is an aim of the United Nations?
A. To create a single free trade market
B. To prevent war and promote international peace and security
C. To examine decisions made by the European Union
D. To promote dictatorship

A

B: Prevent war / promote international peace & security

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster.
B. The UK is governed by parliaments sitting in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A

A: UK is governed by parliament sitting in Westminster

Scotland/Wales/N. Ireland have parliaments with devolved powers

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

The Brit Awards is an event where sports people are given awards.

A

FALSE.

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What important even happened in England in 1066?

A. The Romans left England
B. The building of the Offa Dyke
C. The Norman invasion
D. The Battle of Bannockburn

A

C: Norman Invasion.

William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 and defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the Englsih king should rule France.
B. ‘The Diving Right of Kings’ meant that the king was appointed by God.

A

B: Appointed by God.

King Charles I believed that monarchs didn’t need approval from Parliament – helped lead to English Civil War in 1642

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings.

A

FALSE.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Elizabeth I handled Parliament very badly during her reign.
B. Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament.

A

A: Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament.

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What event is remembered on 5 November each year?

A. The end of the Second World War
B. The Queen’s birthday
C. A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605
D. The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588

A

C: Plot to blow up Houses of Parliament in 1605.

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Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War?

A. Tories
B. Roundheads
C. Cavaliers
D. Luddites

A

B & C:
Roundheads / Cavaliers

(Supporters of king = Cavaliers. Supporters of Parliament = Roundheads.)

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Restoration’ refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in the 17th century.

A

FALSE.

(‘The Restoration’ refers to re-establishment of monarchy in 1660, when Charles II returned from exile after being invited back by Parliament.)

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Which TWO are examples of civil law?

A. Disputes between landlords and tenants
B. Carrying a weapon
C. Discrimination in the workplace
D. Selling tobacco

A

A & C:

Disputes between landlords/tenants & discrimination in the workplace.

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

The Scottish Parliament can pass a legislation for Scotland on all matters.

A

FALSE.

Scottish parliament can pass laws for Scotland on all matters that are not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Gilbert and Sullivan were a double comedy act

B. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote many comic operas

A

B:

Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas

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In 1999, which TWO new national bodies were established?

A. House of Lords
B. Welsh Assembly
C. Scottish Parliament
D. English Parliament

A

B & C:

Welsh Assembly / Scottish Parliament were national bodies established in 1999.

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

The Union Flag comprises four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom.

A

FALSE.

Union Flag comprises 3 crosses of St George, St Andrew, St Patrick

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables.
 

A

TRUE.

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

People are able to buy National Lottery tickets in the UK if they are aged 14 or over.

A

FALSE.

Must be 16 to participate in National Lottery

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Why was the Magna Carta important?

A. It gave all men the vote
B. It limited the power of the monarch
C. It established a new system of free education
D. It gave women legal rights

A

B:
Limited the power of the monarch.

(King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to the Magna Carta.)

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Which TWO types of cases are held in County Courts?

A. Divorce
B. Murder
C. Minor criminal offences
D. Breaches of contract

A

A & D:

Divorce / breaches of contract are held in County Courts

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Who built the Tower of London?

A. Oliver Cromwell
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. William the Conqueror
D. Winston Churchill

A

C: William the Conqueror

Tower of London built after he became king in 1066

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Which TWO chambers for the UK Parliament?

A. House of Fraser
B. House of Lords
C. House of Commons
D. House of Representatives

A

B & C:

House of Lords / House of Commons

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet.

A

FALSE.

At Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Admiral Nelson defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet.

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Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on?

A. Health
B. Education
C. Foreign affairs
D. Immigration

A

A & B:

Health / Education for devolved administrations

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII.

A

TRUE.

By the Act for the Government of Wales during the reign of King Henry VIII, Wales united with England.

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When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held?
A. Half-way through a parliamentary term
B. Every two years
C. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns
D. When the Prime Minister decides to call one

A

C: When a member of Parliament dies or resigns

If MP dies/resigns, there will be a by-election in their constituency.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in 1660.
B. Bonnie Prince Charlie became King Charles II of England in 1660.

A

A: Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in 1660

(His father Charles I was executed at the end of the Civil War)

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What were ‘the Troubles’ about?

A. Independence for Wales
B. Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country
C. Independence for Scotland
D. Setting up an English Parliament

A

B: Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country.

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Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon?

A. Margaret Thatcher
B. Horatio Nelson
C. Winston Churchill
D. The Duke of Wellington

A

B & D:
Horatio Nelson / Duke of Wellington

(Nelson led British fleet in Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.)

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Which TWO are British overseas territories?
A.	Cyprus
B.	Falkland Islands
C.	St Helena
D.	Hawaii
A

B & C:

Falkland Islands / St Helena

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Which TWO of the following are famous British authors?

A. Sir Steve Redgrave
B. Gustav Holst
C. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
D. J K Rowling

A

C & D:

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / J K Rowling

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52
Q

Which of the following statement is correct?

A. Richard Arkwright developed new farming methods in the UK.
B. Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories.

A

B: Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories during the 18th century

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In 1348, a third of the populations of England, Wales, and Scotland died as a result of which plague?
A.	Blue Death
B.	White Death
C.	Green Death
D.	Black Death
A

D: The Black Death.

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For which TWO reasons is Henry VIII remembered?
A.	Horse racing
B.	Married 6 times
C.	Broke away from the Church of Rome
D.	Had 7 sons
A

B & C:

Breaking away from Church of Rome / marrying 6 times.

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Which TWO of the following are linked to football?

A. The Ashes
B. UEFA
C. Premier League
D. The Open

A

B & C:

Premier League / UEFA

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Q

Which of the following is correct?
A. Magistrates usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications
B. Magistrates must be specially trained legal experts who have been solicitors for 3 years.

A

A:

Magistrates usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England.

A

TRUE.
(Queen Anne had no surviving children, so Parliament decided to ask George of Hanover in Germany to become King George I.) 

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St David is the patron saint of which country of the UK?
A.	England
B.	Scotland
C.	Wales
D.	Northern Ireland
A

C: Wales

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Where is the National Assembly for Wales based?
A.	London
B.	Newport
C.	Glasgow
D.	Cardiff
A

D: Cardiff.

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Q 
Textile and engineering firms recruited workers from which TWO countries after the Second World War?
A.	South Africa
B.	Canada
C.	India
D.	Pakistan
A

C & D:

India / Pakistan

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Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

The main political parties actively look for members.

A

TRUE.

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Q

How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected?

a) Annually
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Every 10 years

A

C:

Elections for MPs are held every 5 years.

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Which TWO pollical parties formed the coalition government in 2010?
A.	Conservatives
B.	Labour
C.	Communists
D.	Liberal Democrats
A

A & D:

Conservatives / Liberal Democrats formed the coalition government in 2010.

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Q

Which of the following statements is correct?
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and Gertrude Jekyll were ….
A. …famous garden designers.
B. …famous characters in a Sherlock Holmes story.

A

A. Famous garden designers

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Q 
How often are elections for the European parliament held?
A.	Annually
B.	Every 2 years
C.	Every 5 years
D.	Every 10 years
A

c.Every 5 years

66
Q

Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The ‘plantation’ settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to Protestant farmers replacing Catholic landowners.
B. The ‘plantation’ settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to Catholic farmers replacing Protestant landowners.

A

A. Plantation settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to protestant farmers replacing Catholic landowners.

67
Q 
What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty?
A.	Plays
B.	Films
C.	Poems
D.	Novels
A

c. Poems

68
Q

Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole.
B. The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Christopher Wren.

A

A. First person to use title Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole (1721 – 1742)

69
Q

Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age?

a) Latin
b) Celtic
c) English
d) Anglo-Saxxon

A

B. Iron age people spoke a Celtic language.

70
Q

Which TWO records tell us about England during the time of William I?

a) Domesday Book
b) Diary of Samuel Pepys
c) Magna Carta
d) Bayeux Tapestry

A

A & D: Domesday Book and Bayeux Tapestry (Domesday is a record of towns and villages in England. Bayeux Tapestry tells the store of the Norman Conquest.)

71
Q

Which form of religion developed as a result of the reformation?

a) Catholicism
b) Protestantism
c) Methodism
d) Hinduism

A

b. Protestantism

72
Q

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

A public vote in 2002 decided that Winston Churchill was the Greatest Briton of all time.

A

True.

73
Q

Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?

a) Buddhists
b) Hindus
c) Christians
d) Sikhs

A

B & D; Hindus and Sikhs

74
Q

Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important?

a) It ensured no person could be held unlawfully.
b) It allowed people to bury the dead where they wished.
c) It ensure that those who died could only be buried by a relative.
d) It ended capital punishment in England

A

A. Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 ensured no person could be held unlawfully.

75
Q

Which of the following statements is correct?

a) The Speaker of the House of Commons remains a member of Parliament (MP) after election as a Speaker.
b) The Speaker of the House of Commons has to give up being an MP when elected as a speaker.

A

The Speaker of the House of Commons remains a member of Parliament (MP) after elections as a Speaker (Speaker is neutral and does not represent a political party).

76
Q

What awards event celebrates British theatre?

a. The Laurence Olivier Awards
b. The Turner Prize
c. The Brit Awards
d. The Man Booker Prize

A

a. The Laurence Olivier Awards

77
Q

Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans

a) Elizabeth
b) Boudicca
c) Victoria
d) Anne

A

b. Boudicca

78
Q

What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the Anglo-Saxxon period?

a) They invented new farming techniques
b) They were leaders of an uprising in Wales
c) They were early Christian missionaries.
d) They were courageous warriors

A

c) They were early Christian missionaries.

79
Q

Who opens the new parliamentary session each year?

a. Archbishop of Canterbury
b. Prime Minister
c. Speaker of the House of Commons
d. The monarch

A

‘d. The monarch

80
Q

Which TWO were famous Victorians?

a. Isambard Kingdom Brunel
b. Margaret Thatcher
c. Dylan Thomas
d. Florence Nightingale

A

A & D; Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Florence Nightingale were famous Victorians.

81
Q

What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832?
A. Decreased power of monarch
B. Increased number of people who could vote.
C. Abolished rotten boroughs
D. Gave women the vote

A

B & C; Reform Act of 1832 increased number of people who could vote (men) and abolished rotten boroughs.

82
Q

TRUE or FALSE?
Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK.

A

TRUE. Emmeline Pankhurst was the lead of the women’s suffrage movement.

83
Q

For approx. how many years did the Romans stay in this country?

a. 50 years
b. 100 years
c. 400 years
d. 600 years

A

B. Romans ruled Britain for almost 400 years.

84
Q

Which of the following statements is correct?
Sake Dean Mahoment ….
a. … is famous for introducing tea-drinking and bungalows to Britain from India.
b. … introduced curry houses and shampooing to Britain from India.

A

‘b. Sake Dean Mahoment introduced curry houses and shampooing to Britain from India.

85
Q

St Andrew is the patron saint of which country?

a. England
b. Scotland
c. Wales
d. Northern Ireland

A

‘b. Scotland(Celebrated on 30 Nov)

86
Q

What did Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney, and Harold Pinter have in common?

a. They were all famous British athletes
b. They have all been Prime Minister
c. They were part of the first British expedition to the North Pole
d. They have all been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature

A

C. Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney, and Harold Pinter have all won the Nobel Prize for literature.

87
Q

Who elects the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)?

a. The police
b. The home office
c. The public
d. Members of Parliament

A

‘C. The public elects the Police and Crime commissioners.

88
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

In 1588, the English fleet defeated a large French fleet of ships that intended to land an army in England.

A

FALSE. In 1588 the English fleet defeated the Spanish Armada fleet, which had been sent to conquer England and restore Catholicism.

89
Q

Who was given the title of Lord Protector in 17th century?

a. King Charles II
b. Samuel Pepys
c. Oliver Cromwell
d. Isaac Newton

A

‘c. Oliver Cromwell was given the title of Lord Protector in 17th century.

90
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada.

A

FALSE. ‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a quote from a speech by Winston Churchill.

91
Q

Which TWO were British inventions?

a. TV
b. Jet engine
c. Personal computer
d. Diesel engine

A

A&B; TV and jet engine

92
Q

Which is correct?
Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous …
a. … rower who won gold medals in 5 consecutive Olympic games
b. …film acter who has won several BAFTAS

A

a. Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous rower

93
Q 
When was the last successful invasion of England?
a.	1066
b.	1415
c.	1642
d.	1940
 
A

A. The last successful invasion of England was in 1066 by William of Normandy.

94
Q 
TRUE or FALSE?
John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England.
A

FALSE. John Constable was a famous British landscape artist.

95
Q 
Which TWO are 20th century British discoveries or inventions?
a.	Hovercraft
b.	Radium
c.	Penicillin
d.	Printing press
 
A

A & C; Hovercraft and penicillin

96
Q

Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944?

a. New public examinations
b. Primary education for all
c. Free secondary education for all
d. A clear division between primary and secondary education

A

C & D; Education Act of 1944 introduced free secondary education for all and a clear division between primary and secondary education.

97
Q

Which TWO are 20th century British inventions/discoveries?

a. Cloning a mammal
b. ATMs
c. Mobile phones
d. Walkmans

A

A & B; cloning a mammal and ATMs

98
Q

Which is correct?
Members of the House of Lords are …
a. … not elected by the people
b. … voted in by the members of the House of Commons

A

A. Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people and do not represent a constituency.

99
Q

Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?

a. William Wallace
b. Robert the Bruce
c. Malcolm
d. Andrew

A

B. Robert the Bruce

100
Q

Which is correct?
George and Robert Stephenson were famous….
a. … pioneers of railway engines.
b. …pioneers of agricultural changes.

A

a. George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of railway engines.

101
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

Before 1215, there were no laws to limit the power of the king of England

A

TRUE. In 1215, King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to the Magna Carta, which limited the powers of the monarchy.

102
Q 
What was Isambard Kingdom Brunel famous for designing and building?
a.	Motor cars
b.	Aeroplanes
c.	Bridges
d.	Skyscrapers
 
A

C. Bridges. Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a famous Victorian engineer who built railway lines, bridges, tunnels, and ships.

103
Q 
How many people serve on a jury in Scotland?
a.	8
b.	11
c.	15
d.	20
 
A

‘c. In Scotland, a jury has 15 members. (In England, Wales, and NI there are 12)

104
Q

Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?

a. The monarch
b. Prime Minister
c. Speaker of the House of Commons
d. Chief Whip

A

A. The monarch appoints life peers in House of Lords. The prime minister has power to nominate peers.
 

105
Q

Which TWO of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950?

a. NHS
b. State retirement pension
c. Employment exchanges
d. A social security system for all

A

A & D, NHS and social security system were welfare changes introduced by Labour government from 1945 to 1950.

106
Q

Why is Henry VII an important English monarch?

a. He broke from the Church of Rome
b. Established RAF
c. Invaded Sweden
d. Re-established the Catholic Church in England

A

a. Henry VII broke from the Church of Rome after he was refused a divorce and established the Church of England

107
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

in 1921, a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland

A

TRUE. In 1921, a treaty divided Northern Ireland and the Irish free state.

108
Q

Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)?

a. NHS
b. Child benefit payments
c. State retirement pension
d. Free school meals

A

C & D; State retirement pension and free school meals were introduced before World War I.

109
Q

Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Cricked matches can last up to 5 days
b. Cricket matches can last up to 2 weeks

A

a. Cricket matches can last up to 5 days and still result in a draw.

110
Q

Which TWO are associated with Sir Francis Drake?

a. The Spanish Armada
b. Early flight
c. The Titanic
d. Sailing around the world

A

A&D; Sir Frances Drake took part in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and successfully sailed around the world.
 

111
Q

Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

a. Platinum
b. Diamond
c. Silver
d. Golden

A

B. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 (60 years as queen)

112
Q

Which is correct?
In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement …..
a. …Devolved powers to Wales
b. …led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly

A

‘B. In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

113
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

A

TRUE. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

114
Q

What was the name given to supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War?

a. Luddites
b. Roundheads
c. Cavaliers
d. Levellers

A

C. King Charles I supporters during the Civil War were called Cavaliers (Roundheads were opposition)

115
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

A traditional food in Wales is Ulster fry.

A

FALSE. Ulster fry is a traditional food in Scotland

116
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king in England.

A

FALSE. At the end of the Civil War, England became a republic and Oliver Cromwell was made Lord Protector.

117
Q 
Which TWO are famous British artists?
a.	Andy Murray
b.	David Hockney
c.	Sir Edward Elgar
d.	Henry Moore
 
A

B&D; David Hockney and Henry Moore are famous British artists.

118
Q

Which TWO are part of UK government?

a. Cabinet
b. Civil service
c. National Trust
d. FIFA

A

A&B; the cabinet and the civil service are part of the UK government.

119
Q

During the Great Depression, which TWO major new industries developed?

a. Shipbuilding
b. Coal mining
c. Automobile
d. Aviation

A

C&D; automobile and aviation industries

120
Q 
The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers?
a.	The king
b.	Parliament
c.	Judges
d.	The church
 
A

A. The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the power of the King and increased the powers of Parliament

121
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

In 1707 the kingdoms of England and Scotland were united.

A

TRUE. The term Great Britain dates from the union in 1707 of England and Scotland.

122
Q

Which is correct?
The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England were united under ….
A. … King Alfred the Great
B. …King Kenneth MacAlpin

A

A. King Alfred the Great. He united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and defeated the Vikings.

123
Q

What happens when members of Parliament (MPs) hold surgeries?

a. They meet local councillors to discuss local issues.
b. Members of the public can meet their MP to discuss issues.
c. They discuss local health issues with doctors.
d. They invite members of the press along to talk over national issues.

A

B Members of the public can meet their MP to discuss issues during surgeries.

124
Q

Which TWO London building are built in the 19th century ‘gothic’ style?

a. St Pauls Cathedral
b. The House of Parliament
c. St Pancras Station
d. Buckingham Palace

A

B&C; the House of Parliament and St Pancras Station were built in 19th century ‘gothic’ style.

125
Q

What type of church is the Church of Scotland?

a. Quaker
b. Roman Catholic
c. Presbyterian
d. Methodist

A

C’. The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church.

126
Q

Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in which sport?

a. Football
b. Rugby union
c. Horse racing
d. Motor racing

A

B. Bobby Moore is famous for achievements in football.

127
Q

Which TWO are famous British fashion designers?

a. Mary Quant
b. Capability brown
c. Edwin Lutyens
d. Vivienne Westwood

A

A & D, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood are fashion designers.

128
Q

Henry VII established the House of Tudor. What colour rose became the Tudor emblem?

a. White
b. Red and white
c. Red
d. pink

A

‘B. The rose was red and white on the Tudor emblem.

129
Q

Which is correct?
By the middle of the ________ century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated.
a. 17th
b. 15th

A

‘B. By the middle of the 15th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated.

130
Q

With which sport is the phrase ‘ rain stopped play’ associated with?

a. Football
b. Cricket
c. Rugby league
d. Horse racing

A

‘B. ‘Rain stopped play’ is a phrase used in cricket.

131
Q

The Battle of ___________ is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry.

a. Agincourt
b. Hastings

A

‘B. The Bayeux Tapestry commemorates the victory of William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

132
Q

Which TWO courts deal with minor criminal cases in the UK?

a. Justice of the Peace
b. Centre
c. Crown
d. Magistrates’

A

A & D. In England, minor criminal offences are dealt with in Magistrates’ court, Justice of the Peace court in Scotland.

133
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

In 1833 a law abolished slavery throughout the British empire.

A

TRUE. Parliament eventually passed the Emancipation Act that abolished slavery in 1833. William Wilberforce played an important part in changing the law.

134
Q 
The Union Flag consists of 3 crosses. One is St George’s. Who do the other TWO crosses represent?
A.	St David
B.	St Patrick
C.	St Andrew
D.	St Piran
A

B&C, the Union flag consists of 3 crosses represent St Patrick, St Andrew, and St George.
 

135
Q 
Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader?
A.	A local business leader
B.	A member of the royal family
C.	A local celebrity
D.	A mayor
 
A

‘D. Some local councils appoint a mayor as a ceremonial leader.

136
Q 
Which part of UK is associated with Robert Burns (1759 – 96)?
A.	England
B.	Scotland
C.	Wales 
D.	N Ireland
A

‘B. Robert Burns is a poet associated with Scotland.

137
Q 
After the abolition of slavery, more than 2 million migrants came from which TWO countries to replace the freed slaves?
A.	Russia
B.	India
C.	China
D.	Australia
A

B & C, after abolition of slavery in 1833, 2 million Indian and Chinese workers were employed to replace the freed slaves.

138
Q 
In which part of the British Empire did the Boer War of 1899 – 1902 take place?
A.	India
B.	Canada
C.	Australia
D.	South Africa
A

‘D. The Boer War of 1899 took place in South Africa between the British army and the Boer settlers, who originally came from Netherlands.

139
Q 
What sorts of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with?
A.	Small claims procedures
B.	 Youth caes
C.	 Minor criminal cases
D.	Serious offences
A

‘D. Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with serious offences.
 

140
Q

In World War I battle did British suffer 60,000 casualties on the first day?

a. Agincourt
b. El Alamein
c. The Somme
d. Waterloo

A

C. British suffered 60,000 casualties in the Battle of Somme.

141
Q

Who are TWO famous British film directors?

a. Sir Alfred Hitchcock
b. Evelyn Waugh
c. Ridley Scott
d. Thomas Gainsborough

A

A & C; Alfred Hitcock and Ridley Scott were film directors.

142
Q

Which group of refugees settled in England before 1720?

a. welsh
b. Germans
c. Bretons
d. Huguenots

A

D. Hugoenots, from Frances, were refugees who settled in England before 1720.

143
Q

Which TWO are 20th centruy British inventions?

a. Television
b. World Wide Web
c. Mobile phone
d. Diesel engine

A

A&B, TV and the Web were 20th century British inventions.

144
Q

Which 2 are famous Paralympians?

a. Jessica Ennis
b. Ellie Simmonds
c. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
d. Dame Ellen MacArthur

A

B & C, Ellie Simmonds and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson are famous Paralympians.

145
Q

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen?

a. By the monarch
b. Through a publich elections
c. In a secret ballot
d. By the Prime Minister

A

‘C., Speaker is chosen In a secret ballot

146
Q

TRUE or FALSE?

Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century.

A

TRUE. Thatcher was the longest serving Prime Minister of 20th century.

147
Q

Which is correct?

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed …..

a. …. Through a public election
b. …. By the local council

A

a.PCCs are appointed through public election

148
Q

What country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany?

a. Austria
b. Finland
c. Poland
d. France

A

C. Poland

149
Q

Which is correct?
James VI of Scotland was ….
a. …. Related to Queen Elizabeth I of England
b. …. Not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England

A

a. James VI of Scotland was related to Queen Elizabeth I of England

150
Q 
Dylan Thomas was famous writer and poet from which country?
a.	England
b.	Scotland
c.	Wales
Northern Ireland
A

Dylan Thomas was from Wales (Under Milk Wood) 

151
Q

Which TWO points about slavery are correct?

a. William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist.
b. Slavery survived in the British Empire until the early 20th century
c. Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups
d. Royal Navy refused to stop ships carrying slaves

A

A & C, William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist and Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups.

152
Q

Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightment?

a. Robert Burns
b. Robert Louis Stevenson
c. Adam Smith
d. David Hume

A

C&D; Adam Smith and David Hume

Adam Smith developed economics ideas. David Hume wrote of human nature.

153
Q

Which TWO are famous British authors?

a. Thomas Hardy
b. Graham Greene
c. Mary Quant
d. Henry Moore

A

A&B, Thomas Hardy and Graham Greene were famous British authors

154
Q

Why is Sir Edwin Lutyen famous?

a. Won gold medal at London 2012
b. First UK prime minister
c. Invented World Wide Web
d. 20th century architect

A

d.Sir Edwin Lutyen was a 20th century architect

155
Q

What age group does the National Citizen Service programme cover?

a. Children up to 17
b. Pensioners
c. 16 to 17 year olds
d. 18 to 30 year olds

A

C.16 to 17 year olds

156
Q

What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about?

a. How to end the war in Europe
b. How to treat Germans and Japanese after war
c. Establishing welfare state
d. Overseas aid

A

C.Beveridge Report of 1942 was about establishing a welfare state.

(Set out ideas on how to fight 5 evils of Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness)

157
Q

Which country did Britain develop the Concorde aircraft with?

a. Germany
b. France
c. Belgium
d. Italy

A

A. Britain and France developed the Concorde.

158
Q

Was Catherine Howard the 6th wife of Henry VIII?

A

No. Catherine Howard was the 5th wife.

159
Q

When are local elections normally held?

a. May
b. March

A

a. Local elections are normally held in May.

160
Q

Which TWO are famous British composers?

a. Claude Debussy
b. Johann Sebastian Bach
c. Henry Purcell
d. Ralph Vaughan Williams

A

C&D; Henry Purcell and Ralph Vaughan Williams are famous British composers

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