Exam 10 Flashcards
Who is the patron Saint of England?
St George
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
Scotland
Wales has its own established church.
False
What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
The Canterbury Tales (Poems of pilgrims)
When is Boxing Day celebrated?
26th December
What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day?
Bank holidays
Why were women given the right to vote?
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War
What do you need to drive in the UK?
A valid driving license
Where does “the Fringe” festival take place?
Edinburgh
How many members does the Welsh government have?
60
The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.
False
What was Edward Elgar famous for?
He was a musician
Which of the following is not a British banknote?
25£
Not a coin 25p
Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
Ayr
When did the UK join the EU?
In 1973
During the reign of Elizabeth I, a large fleet of ships was sent to England to conquer the country and to restore Catholicism, where did this fleet come from?
Spain
What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?
That every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for?
The right for women to vote
What is “the Proms”?
An eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts
What was Isaac Newton known for?
The discovery of gravity
When did the WWI come to an end?
In 1918
Who built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people)?
Emperor Hadrian
Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?
University of Oxford and Cambridge
Does Britain have a written constitution?
No
