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Exam 1 Flashcards

1
Q

When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21?

A

1928

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2
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Who is the patron Saint of Scotland?

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St Andrew

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3
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Which two houses fought in the Wars of the Roses?

A

The Houses of York and Houses of Lancaster

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4
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T/F : The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the right to vote for all adult men.

A

False

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5
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What is the Cenotaph?

A

The Cenotaph is a war memorial and it is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen, politicians and foreign ambassadors.

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6
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Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?

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The Speaker

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7
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Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?

A

Bobby Moore

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8
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When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

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1588

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9
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T/F: Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.

A

True

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10
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What is the minimum age required to serve on a jury?

A

18

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11
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How is a jury selected?

A

Randomly from the electoral register

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12
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What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s?

A

The jet engine was developed in Britain in the 1930s by Sir Frank Whittle.

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13
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Who wrote ‘The Daffodils’?

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The British poet William Wordsworth wrote ‘The Daffodils’.

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14
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Who was given the title of Lord Protector?

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Oliver Cromwell was given the title of Lord Protector and ruled until his death in 1658.

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15
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What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

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The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

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16
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T/F: St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom.

A

False

17
Q

T/F: Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.

A

True

18
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

In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given voting rights and the right to stand for Parliament, partly in recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War.

19
Q

When did Ireland become a republic?

A

1949

20
Q

Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?

A

The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England united under King Alfred the Great, who defeated the Vikings.

21
Q

When was the Magna Carta created?

A

The Magna Carta was created in 1215.

22
Q

F/T: Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

A

true

23
Q

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

A

A Midsummer Night’s dream

24
Q

How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

A

12

25
Q

Which two of the following religious communities celebrate Diwali?

A

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.

26
Q

T/F: St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.

A

True

27
Q

Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?

A

The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England in 1066.

28
Q

Where are the Crown Jewels kept?

A

The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London.

29
Q

Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?

A

The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.

30
Q

Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?

A

William Caxton was the first person in England to print books using a printing press.

31
Q

Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

A

Magistrates’ Court

32
Q

What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?

A

The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird in the 1920s.

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