Test 15 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Which cross on the Union Jack represent the partron St of England?
A - The diagonal white
B - The diagonal red
C - The upright red
D - none of these
C
What is the aim of the UN?
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 EU
D - To promote dictatorship
B
Which is correct?
A - The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh
B - The capital city of Scotland is Glasgow
A
What was the name given to the supporter of King Charles I during the civil war?
A - Luddites
B - Roundheads
C - Cavaliers
D - Levellers
C
Which season of orchestral classical music has been organised by the BBC since 1972?
A - The Eisteddfod
B - Aldeburgh Festival
C - The Proms
D - Glastonbury
C
Which TWO chambers from the UK parliament?
A - House of Lords and House of Representatives
B - House of Fraser and House of Commons
C - House of Commons and House of Representatives
D - House of Lords and House of Commons
D
True or False:
The shamrock is the national flower of Scotland
False
To apply for UK citizenship or permanent residence which TWO things do you need?
A - An ability to speak and read English and a good knowledge of life in the UK
B - A UK bank account and an ability to speak and read English
C - A UK bank account and a good understanding of life in the UK
D - An to ability to speak and read English and a driving license
A
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - There are a few Members of parliament who do not represent any of the main political parties
B - All members of Parliament have to belong to a political party
A
Which two of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950?
A - The NHS and a national system of benefits
B - The State retirement pension and employment exchanges
C - NHS and employent exchanges
D - Employment exchanges and FSM
A
Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age?
A - Latin
B - A language that was part of the Celtic family
C - English
D - Anglo-Saxon
B
Which TWO are part of the government?
A - The cabinet and the civil service
B - The civil service and FIFA
C - The cabinet and FIFA
D - THe cabinet and the National Trust
A
Who first built the Tower of London?
A - Oliver Cromwell
B - Queen Elizabeth II
C - William the Conqueror
D - Winston Churchill
C
True or False?
The criminal court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical
False
True or False:
The Wimbledon Championship is associated with motor sports
False
Which is correct?
A - By the middle of the 17th Century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated
B - By the middel of the 15th Century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated
B
True or False:
There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK
True
True or False:
The Scottish parliament sits in Edinburgh
True
True or False:
The rada and jet engine were developed in Britain in the 1830s
False
What must you do in order to vote ?
A - Pay income taxt in the year before the election
B - Put your name on the electoral register
C - Register your identity with the police
D - Pass an electoral test
B
In which period of British History did people live in roudhouses and bury their dead in tombs called round barrows?
A - The Middle Ages
B - The Bronze Age
C - The Stone Age
D - The Victorian Age
B
Which is correct?
A - The UK is a member of NATO
B - The UK has never been a member of NATO
A
Which is correct?
A - The Roman army left after 100 years to defend other parts of their Empire
B - The Roman army left after 400 years to defend other parts of their Empire
B
Which of the following is a British overseas territories?
A - Norther Ireland
B - Falkland Island
C - France
D - USA
B
