Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

Answer 1

A) Communism
B) Intolerance
C) Individual liberty
D) Inequity

Answer: C

Question 2

As a British citizen, which TWO responsibilities do you have?

Answer 2

A) To respect and obey the law
B) To give money to the BBC
C) To go to church on Sunday
D) To look after yourself and your family

Answer: A and D

Question 3

Which TWO freedoms does the UK offer?

Answer 3

A) Free lunch at work
B) Freedom of speech
C) Free internet
D )Freedom of belief and religion

Answer: The only two which makes sense are B and D

Question 4

What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?

Answer 4

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

Answers: B & D

Question 5

British values and principles are based on history and traditions?
True or false

Answer 5

This statement is True

Question 6

Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK?

Answer 6

A) Respect and obey the law
B)Take in and look after stray animals
C) Treat others with fairness
D) Vote for the government in power

Answers: A & C

Question 7

There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance?
True or false

Answer 7

This statement is TRUE

Question 8

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

Answer 8

A) Extremism
B) Individual liberty
C) Inequity
D) Intolerance

Answer: B

Question 9

On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident, you can choose which laws and responsibilities you want to accept?
True or false

Answer 9

This statement is False

Question 10

Which TWO of the following are freedoms offered to citizens and permanent residents of the UK?

Answer 10

A) A right to take part in the election of a government
B) Free heating for all
C) Freedom of speech
D) Half day off work on Friday

Answers: A & C

Question 11

What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK?

Answer 11

A) To avoid shopping on a Sunday
B) To grow your own vegetables
C) To keep your dog on a lead at all times
D) To look after yourself and your family

Answers: D

Question 12

In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions?
True or false

Answer 12

This statement is True

Question 13

The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech?
True or false

Answer 13

This statement is True

Question 14

What countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?

Answer 14

A ) England and Scotland
B England and Northern Ireland
C),England, Scotland and Wales
D) England

Answer:
We saw that this was C

Question 15

The UK is governed by Parliament city in Edinburgh
True or false

Answer 15

We saw that the UK is governed by Parliament sitting in Westminster and therefore this statement is False

Question 16

The Channel Islands of a crown dependency and is part of the UK?
True or false

Answer 16

We saw that Crown dependencies and Overseas territories are NOT part of the UK and therefore this statement is FALSE

Question 17

Which TWO are British Overseas Territories?

Answer 17

A) Isle of Wight
B) Anglesey
C) Falkland Islands
D) St. Helena

Answer:
C and D are correct

Question 18

The United Kingdom consists of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales?
True or false

Answer 18

This statement is False

Question 19

St Helena is a Crown dependencies?
True or false

Answer 19

This statement is FALSE

Question 20

Which TWO are British Overseas Territories?

Answer 20

A) Falkland Islands
B) Isle of Mull
C) St Helena
D) Jura

Answer: Answers: A & C

Question 21

Which of the following is a Crown dependencies?

Answer 21

A) England
B) Northern Ireland
C) Scotland
D) The Channel Islands

Answer: Answer: D

Question 22

What countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?

Answer 22

A) England and Scotland
B) England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
C) England, Scotland and Wales
D) England

Answer: Answer: C

Question 23

The Channel Islands are a part of the UK?
True or false

Answer 23

This statement is FALSE

Question 24

The Isle of Man is a Crown dependencies?
True or false

Answer 24

This statement is TRUE

Question 25

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

Answer 25

A) Shetland B) Isle of Wight C) Isle of Man D) Anglesey Answer: C

Question 26

The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and are part of the United Kingdom? True or false

Answer 26

This statement is FALSE

Question 27

The Full Name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland? True or false

Answer 27

This statement is TRUE

Question 28

Who were the first people to live in Britain in the Stone Age?

Answer 28

A) Farmers B) Hunter-gatherers C) Pirates D) Vikings Answer: We saw that these people were hunter-gatherers (B)

Question 29

Which of the following is a famous Stone Age site in the UK?

Answer 29

A) Hadrian’s Wall B) Stonehenge C) Nelson’s Column D) Windsor Castle The correct answer is B

Question 30

Where did people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?

Answer 30

A) Burial mounds B) Earth barrows C) Round Barrows D) Roundhouses Answer: The correct answer is C

Question 31

Which language was spoken by the people during the Iron Age?

Answer 31

A) Anglo-Saxon B) Celtic C) English D) Latin Answer: We saw that this was Celtic (B)

Question 32

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

Answer 32

A) The names of Iron Age kings B) The names of Iron Age Gods C) The names of trees D) The names of animals Answer: We saw that it was the names of Iron Age Kings (A)

Question 33

Who is remembered for the rebellion against the Romans?

Answer 33

A) Charles I B) Boudicca C) Victoria D) Henry V Answer: We saw this was Boudicca (B)

Question 34

Hadrian’s wall was built to keep out who?

Answer 34

A) The Irish B) The Welsh C) The Picts D) The Vikings Answer: We saw that this was the Picts (C)

Question 35

The Romans remained in Britain for 200 years? True or false

Answer 35

We saw that they remained in Britain for 400 years and therefore this statement is FALSE

Question 36

What is St Augustine and St Columba known for?

Answer 36

A) Warriors B) Kings C) Missionaries D) Farmers Answer: We saw that they were Christian missionaries (C)

Question 37

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

Answer 37

A) St. Patrick B) St. Augustine C) St. Andrew D) St. Columba Answer: We saw that this was St Augustine (B)

Question 38

What is St Augustine and St Columba known for?

Answer 38

A)Warriors B) Kings C)Missionaries D) Farmers We saw that they were Christian missionaries (C)

Question 39

Who united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and defeated the Vikings?

Answer 39

A) Harold B) Edward I of England C) King Arthur D) King Alfred the Great We saw that this was King Alfred the Great (D)

Question 40

Who was Kenneth McAlpin?

Answer 40

A) A Danish King B) A Roman C) A French King D) A Scottish King We saw that he was the Scottish King (D)

Question 41

Which TWO records provide information during the time of William the Conqueror?

Answer 41

A) Domesday Book B) The Charter C) Bayeux Tapestry D) John’s Diary We saw that both the Domesday Book (A) and Bayeux Tapestry (C) both still exist today and provide information on this time

Question 42

When was the last successful foreign invasion of Britain?

Answer 42

A) 789 B) 1066 C) 1215 D) 1833 We saw that this was during the Norman conquest which was in 1066 (B)

Question 43

Which of the following is a famous Stone Age site in the UK?

Answer 43

A) Globe Theatre B) Nelson's Column C) Stonehenge D) Windsor Castle Answer: C

Question 44

Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?

Answer 44

A) Anne B) Boudicca C) Elizabeth D) Victoria Answer: B

Question 45

For approximately how many years did the Romans stay in Britain?

Answer 45

A) 100 years B) 400 years C) 50 years D) 600 years Answer: B

Question 46

Hadrian's Wall was built by the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people) to keep out the Romans?

Answer 46

A) TRUE B) False This statement is False

Question 47

Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?

Answer 47

A) Pirates B) Farmers C) Peasants D) Hunter-gatherers Answer: D

Question 48

What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the AngloSaxon period?

Answer 48

A) They invented new farming techniques B) They were courageous warriors C) They were early Christian missionaries D) They were leaders of an uprising in Wales Answer: C

Question 49

The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England were united under King Alfred the Great?

Answer 49

A) TRUE B) False This statement is TRUE

Question 50

Which TWO records tells us about England during the time of William the Conqueror?

Answer 50

A) Bayeux Tapestry B) Diary of Samuel Pepys C) Domesday Book D) Magna Carta Answers: A & C

Question 51

When was the last successful invasion of England?

Answer 51

A) 1066 B) 1415 C) 1642 D) 1940 Answer: A

Question 52

Who invaded England in 1066?

Answer 52

A) Richard the Lionheart B) Canute C) William of Normandy D) Harold of Wessex Answer: C