Exam 11 Flashcards
Is St Helena part of the UK?
No
Where is Theatreland?
London west end
What is the name of the UK currency?
Pound Sterling
What other name is given to Diwali?
The Festival’s of lights
What is the Enlightenment?
A period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed
Which of the following charities helps the environment?
Friend’s of the Earth
Which of the following was a crucial aerial battle fought between Germany and Britain during WWII?
The Battle of Britain (Royal Air Force)
What was Margaret Thatcher famous for?
She was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK
Which two languages combined to become one English language?
Anglo-Saxon (Peasants)
Norman French (Noblemen)
By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be balanced and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints.
True
Where did the Spanish Armada come from?
Spain
What is the name of the War Memorial located in Whitehall?
The Cenotaph
The UK government has never suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly.
False
Who is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year?
The Queen
When was the Domesday Book written?
After the Norman Conquest (1066)
The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues?
Immigration
Defence
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
What flower did William Wordsworth write about?
Daffodils
When is St Andrew’s day celebrated?
30th November
Can the National Anthem be played if the Queen is not present?
Yes
When were the first coins in Britain made?
The Iron Age (minted with Kings of Iron Age)
Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?
A suffragette
Who did Britain fight against in the Crimean War?
Russia
How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?
18
16years if having meal with an above 18
