Exam 14 Flashcards
When is St Patrick’s day celebrated?
St Patrick’s day, patron of Northern Ireland is celebrated on the 17th of March.
How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?
By a system of proportional representation
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
Sir Robert Walpole
Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?
Emily Watson
During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about:
Economics
Who died at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Nelson
When is Hogmanay celebrated?
31st of December (Scotland)
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:
Hansard
Which of the following is a rugby competition?
The Six Nations Championship
Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?
The monarch (on advice of prime minister)
Who mapped the coast of Australia?
James Cook
What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media?
The Cremian War (against Russia)
Which of the following monuments is located in Wiltshire?
Stonehenge
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St Augustine
How old do you have to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?
18
The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.
Yes
What is the traditional food of Northern Ireland?
Ulster Fry
Who was elected as British Prime Minister in 1945?
Clement Attlee
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic games?
3
Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution?
To link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports
Are civil servants appointed by the government?
No (Chosen on merit and are politically neutral)
Which of the following countries helped Britain to develop the Concorde?
France
Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam power
Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?
Boudicca
