1-16 Flashcards
1
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When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21?
A
1928
2
Q
The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the right to vote for all adult men?
A
FALSE
3
Q
Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?
A
The Speaker
4
Q
When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
A
1588
5
Q
Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
A
True
6
Q
What is the minimum age required to serve on a jury?
A
18
7
Q
By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election?
A
Television & Radio
8
Q
What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s?
A
Jet engine
9
Q
Who wrote ‘The Daffodils’?
A
William Wordsworth
10
Q
Who was given the title of Lord Protector?
A
Oliver Cromwell
11
Q
What is the Home Secretary responsible for?
A
Policing
12
Q
Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.
A
TRUE
13
Q
Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?
A
WWI
14
Q
When did Ireland become a republic?
A
1949
15
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Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?
A
King Alfred the Great
16
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When was the Magna Carta created?
A
1215
17
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Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
A
True
18
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How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
A
12
19
Q
St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
A
True
20
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Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?
A
Golf
21
Q
Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
A
Magistrates’ Court
22
Q
What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?
A
Television
23
Q
Wales has its own established church.
A
False
24
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How is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland?
A
Hogmanay
25
What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages?
The Hundred Years War
26
Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?
Bonnie Prince Charlie
In 1745 there was another attempt to put a Stuart king back on the throne in place of George I’s son, George II. Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), the grandson of James II, landed in Scotland. He was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army.
27
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?
Your local police force
28
It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme?
False
29
Where is Snowdonia located?
Wales
30
Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
31
Lake District is the largest national park of England.
True
32
What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located? (not west end!)
Theatreland
33
When did the Black Death take place?
Middle ages
34
Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women’s rights to vote?
Emmeline Pankhurst
35
During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?
Shipbuilding
36
Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?
Sir Roger Bannister
37
Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
Diamond Jubilee
38
What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?
The Battle of Waterloo
39
Which flower is associated with Wales?
Daffodil
40
During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction?
A fire
41
How often are general elections held in the UK?
Every 5 years
42
Scotland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
True
43
What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?
The National Trust
44
Great Britain refers only to England, Wales and Scotland.
True
45
Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?
Boudicca
46
Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
Winston Churchill
47
Which two houses form the UK Parliament?
The House of Lords
| House of Commons
48
When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
49
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The monarch
50
What sort of event is the Grand National?
Horse Racing
51
What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?
Poems
52
Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?
Cavaliers
53
Racial crime and smoking in public places are examples of:
Criminal offences
54
You have to be at least 21 years old to stand as MP?
False
55
Who developed the radar?
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
56
What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?
Presbyterian
57
Where does golf come from?
Scotland
58
What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?
Charles II
59
Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner?
False
60
Mary Stuart (‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Catholic or a Protestant
a Catholic
61
Which of the following is an example of civil law?
Discrimination in the workplace
62
In which battle did Admiral Nelson die?
The Battle of Trafalgar
63
In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War (1899-1902) take place?
South Africa
64
Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?
The people of the Iron Age
65
Northern Ireland has its own established church?
False
66
Which king was executed in 1649?
Charles I
67
Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
| Ellie Simmonds
68
Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?
Elizabeth I
69
Scotland and Wales use a system called ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form?
False. Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
70
What sort of battle was the ‘Battle of Britain’, fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?
An aerial battle
71
In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?
The Black Death
72
Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
The Justice of the Peace Court
73
Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?
The Domesday Book
| The Bayeux Tapestry
74
In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?
Due to the outbreak of the First World War
75
Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?
Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK
Documents that prove your identity
76
What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?
The Ashes
77
What was the biggest source of employment during the 18th century?
Manufacturing
78
In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English?
True
79
Which of the following is an example of criminal offence?
Smoking in public places where it is not allowed
80
Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on?
Health & Education
81
In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire?
True
82
What is the name of the process by which many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as ‘crofts’) to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle?
The Highland Clearances
83
Which two of the following are Civil War Battles?
The Battle of Marston Moor
| The Battle of Naseby
84
What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view in 2007?
Lake District
85
Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
Hunter-gatherers
86
What is the name of the movement against the authority of the Pope and the ideas of the Catholic Church that took place during the reign of Henry VIII?
The Reformation
87
What do you need to do to apply for a National Insurance Number?
Contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
88
Which of the following is a major horse-racing event in England
Royal Ascot
89
How many members form a jury in Scotland?
15
90
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?
Crime
91
When is St David’s day celebrated?
1st March
92
What happened to ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after she spent 20 years in prison?
She was executed
93
Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
True
94
How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
15
95
What was achieved with the Carta Magna?
It restricted the King's power
96
Who designed the Cenotaph?
Sir Edwin Lutyens
97
How often are the members of the Welsh government elected?
Every 4 years
98
Which Scottish King defeated the English at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
Robert the Bruce
99
Where is the Lake District National Park located?
England
100
Why is 1928 an important year in women’s voting history?
Women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.
101
What does Hogmanay refer to?
New Year's Eve in Scotland
102
Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?
The Boer War
103
Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
True
104
Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?
Defence
| Immigration
105
How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?
18
106
How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?
Abolishing a number of taxes on imported goods
107
During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?
Peasants who had a small area of their lord’s agricultural land
108
MPs can only be contacted by post.
False
109
What English King introduced the Domesday Book?
William the Conqueror
110
What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?
Free secondary education in England and Wales
111
What is the small claims procedure?
An informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer
112
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
Scotland
113
What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
The Canterbury Tales
114
Why were women given the right to vote?
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War
115
How many members does the Welsh government have?
60
116
The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.
False
117
What was Edward Elgar famous for?
Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was a musician. His best known work is probably the Pomp and Circumstance Marches. March No1 (Land of Hope and Glory) is usually played at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
118
Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
Ayr
119
When did the UK join the EU?
1973
120
What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?
That every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
121
What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for?
The right for women to vote
122
What is “the Proms”?
An eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts
123
Who built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people)?
Emperor Hadrian
124
Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?
The University of Oxford
| The University of Cambridge
125
The UK government has never suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly.
false
126
Who is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year?
The Queen
127
When was the Domesday Book written?
After the Norman conquest
128
The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues?
Immigration, Defence
129
What should you do to make a complaint about the police (choose two answers)?
Go to the Police station directly, Write to the Chief Constable of the police force involved
130
What flower did William Wordsworth write about?
Daffodil
131
Who did Britain fight against in the Crimean War?
Russia
| From 1853 to 1856, Britain fought with Turkey and France against Russia in the Crimean War.
132
Is the BBC controlled by the government?
No. The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world. It is the only wholly state-funded media organisation that is independent of government.
133
How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
90.
| The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly).
134
Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Nelson
135
What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
The names of Iron Age kings
136
Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.
False
137
The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:
Authorised version
138
What is the period of the 1960s known for?
A growth in British fashion and pop music
139
Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?
France
140
What is the most famous tennis tournament played in the UK?
Wimbledon
141
MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.
False
142
How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?
They are chosen on merit and are politically neutral
143
What is known as the “Dunkirk spirit”?
The evacuation of Allied soldiers from France during World War II
144
You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.
False
145
Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?
The Olympic games
146
Charles I believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’ so he tried:
To rule without the Parliament
147
When is St George’s day?
23rd April
148
Which is the largest National Park in England?
The Lake District
149
Boudicca, was a tribal leader who fought against which foreign invaders?
The Romans
150
Which of the following poems is about a group of people going on a pilgrimage?
The Canterbury Tales
151
During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region?
Highlands
152
Which armed force was used in the Battle of Britain?
The Royal Air Force
153
Which of the following poets was inspired by nature?
William Wordsworth
154
Who was William Wilberforce?
A politician (abolished slave trade by tricking them!)
155
James I was King of which country before becoming King of England?
Scotland
156
Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588?
Spain
157
Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?
Newmarket, Suffolk
158
Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?
Crathes Castle
159
Who was a famous Art Deco ceramic designer?
Clarice Cliff
Britain has produced many great designers, from Thomas Chippendale (who designed furniture in the 18th century) to Clarice Cliff (who designed Art Deco ceramics) to Sir Terence Conran (a 20th-century interior designer).
160
How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?
By a system of proportional representation
161
Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?
Emily Watson
162
During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about:
Economics
163
When is Hogmanay celebrated?
In Scotland, the 31st of December is called Hogmanay.
164
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:
Hansard
165
Which of the following is a rugby competition?
The Six Nations Championship
166
Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?
The monarch
167
What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media?
The Crimean War
168
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St Augustine
169
The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.
True
170
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic games?
3
171
Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution?
To link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports
172
Are civil servants appointed by the government?
No
173
In 1776, which British colonies declared their independence because they demanded that there should be ‘no taxation without representation’.
North American
174
When was England ruled by a republic and not by a monarch?
When Charles I was executed
175
Which film produced in the UK was one of the most commercially successful films of all time and one of the highest-grossing film franchises?
Harry Potter
176
When did the first farmers come to Britain?
6,000 years ago
177
What medal did Mary Peters win in the 1972 Olympics?
Gold
178
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Youth Court cases are normally heard by (choose TWO answers)?
Up to 3 specially trained magistrates, A District Judge
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge.
179
Who led a team of scientists to ‘split the atom’ for the first time?
Ernest Rutherford
180
Who fought in the English Civil war of 1642?
The Cavaliers and the Roundheads
181
Which two of these forts were part of Hadrian’s wall?
Vindolanda, Housesteads
182
What was the religion of the Puritans?
Protestant
183
What is the name of Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK in the 19th century?
Fenians
184
What is the minimum age required to drive a motorcycle?
17
185
The members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are elected by the people.
False
186
When was the United Nations set up?
After the Second World War.
187
Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
Northern Ireland
188
What is one of the highest-grossing film franchises produced in the UK?
James Bond
189
Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?
Specially trained magistrates.
| District judges.
190
Who came from the Netherlands to become the British monarch?
Charles II
In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
191
Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?
16- and 17-year-olds
192
Who was the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule in the 1950s?
Francis Crick
The structure of the DNA molecule was discovered in 1953 through work at British universities in London and Cambridge. This discovery contributed to many scientific advances, particularly in medicine and fighting crime. Francis Crick (1916-2004), was one of those awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery.
193
How old do you have to be to drive a moped in the UK?
16
194
Who was the leader of the Labour Party who introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly?
Tony Blair
195
What is the maximum amount you can claim through the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
£3,000
196
Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build?
The White Tower
197
Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and played an important part in the Northern Ireland peace process?
John Major
198
Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?
Ellie Simmonds
Ellie Simmonds is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games and holds a number of world records. She was the youngest member of the British team at the 2008 Games.
199
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:
The construction of the Great Western Railway.
200
What is the Commonwealth?
An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.
