Test 17 Flashcards
(24 cards)
True or False:
The union Jack consists of 4 crosses, one for each part of the UK
False
Which is correct?
A - To apply to become a permanent resident or naturalised citizen in the UK you must have a UK bank account
B - To apply to befome a permanent resident or naturalised citizen in the UK you must be able to speak and read English
B
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - Women in Britain make up about a quarter of the worforce
B - Women in Britain make up about half the workforce
B
Which of the following rights did the Acts of Parliament in 1870 and 1882 give married wormen?
A - The right to vote and the right to free healthcare
B - The right to vote and to keep their earnings
C - The right to keep their own earnings and property
D - The right to free secondary education and the right to vote
C
Which of the following is a traditional PUB game in the UK?
A - Scrabblie
B - Pool
C - Rounders
D - Poker
B
True or False:
King Henry VIII established the Church of England when the Pope refused to grant him divorce
True
True or False:
British Scientists were to first to clone a mammal successfully
True
What is a bank holiday?
A - A public holiday when banks and many businesses close for the day
B - A holiday just for people working in banks
C - A week off for everyone in the UK
D - An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual
A
True or False:
There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales
True
Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany?
A - Austria
B - Finland
C - Poland
D - France
C
Which TWO of the following is William Shakespeare famous for writing?
A - Plays and TV drama
B - Poems and radio scripts
C - Plays and poems
D - TV drama and radio scripts
C
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during WWI
B - Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during WWII
B
Which TWO are British oversea territories?
A - Canada and Malaysia
B - Falkland Islands and St Helena
C - Falkland Islands and Malaysia
D - Canada and St Helena
B
Which is correct?
A - After the Bill of Rights was declared in 1689, two political groups emerged, the Whigs and the Tories
B - After the Bill of Rights was declared in 1689, two political groups emerged, The Labour Party and the Greens
A
Which City hosted the 2012 Olympics?
A - Belfast
B - Cardiff
C - Edinburgh
D - London
D
True or False:
Some people rent land called an allotment where they grow fruits and vegetable
True
When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure?
A - that your dog wears a special dog coat
B - THat your dog never strays more than 3m away from you
C - That your dog not come into contact with other dogs
D - The your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
D
TRUE or FALSE:
Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII
True
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster
B - The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Edinburgh
A
What are TWO benefits of volunteering?
A - You can earn additional money and you are given a courtesy car transport
B - You can meet new people and you are given a courtesy car transport
C - You can meet new people and you can help make your community a better place
D - You can earn additional money and you can help make your community a better place
C
True or False:
A traditional food in Wales is Ulster Fry
False
Which TWO are famous British Author?
A - Mary Quand and Henry Moore
B - Thomas Hardy and Graham Greene
C - Thomas Hardy and Henry Moore
D - Graham Grene and Henry Moore
B
How are local council founded?
A - Through money raised from local fundraising events
B - Through donations from local people
C - By central government and local taxes
D - From local businesses
C
True or false
William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers
False
