Exam 14

Question 1

When is St Patrick’s day celebrated?

Answer 1

St Patrick’s day, patron of Northern Ireland is celebrated on the 17th of March.

Question 2

How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?

Answer 2

By a system of proportional representation

Question 3

Who was the first British Prime Minister?

Answer 3

Sir Robert Walpole

Question 4

Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?

Answer 4

Emily Watson

Question 5

During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about:

Answer 5

Economics

Question 6

Who died at the Battle of Trafalgar?

Answer 6

Admiral Nelson

Question 7

When is Hogmanay celebrated?

Answer 7

31st of December (Scotland)

Question 8

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:

Answer 8

Hansard

Question 9

Which of the following is a rugby competition?

Answer 9

The Six Nations Championship

Question 10

Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?

Answer 10

The monarch (on advice of prime minister)

Question 11

Who mapped the coast of Australia?

Answer 11

James Cook

Question 12

What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media?

Answer 12

The Cremian War (against Russia)

Question 13

Which of the following monuments is located in Wiltshire?

Answer 13

Stonehenge

Question 14

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

Answer 14

St Augustine

Question 15

How old do you have to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

Answer 15

18

Question 16

The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

What is the traditional food of Northern Ireland?

Answer 17

Ulster Fry

Question 18

Who was elected as British Prime Minister in 1945?

Answer 18

Clement Attlee

Question 19

How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic games?

Answer 19

3

Question 20

Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 20

To link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports

Question 21

Are civil servants appointed by the government?

Answer 21

No (Chosen on merit and are politically neutral)

Question 22

Which of the following countries helped Britain to develop the Concorde?

Answer 22

France

Question 23

Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 23

Steam power

Question 24

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?

Answer 24

Boudicca