Exam 16 Flashcards

1
Q

When was the United Nations set up?

A

After the Second World War

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2
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Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

A

In Northern Ireland

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3
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What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after being sent to prison for 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I?

A

She was executed

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4
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What is the Queen’s speech about during the opening of the UK Parliament?

A

What the Government policies will be in the year ahead.

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5
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What is one of the highest-grossing film franchises produced in the UK?

A

James Bond

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6
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Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

A

Specially trained magistrates
District Judges

(In Scotland-The Justice of Peace courts)

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7
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Who came from the Netherlands to become the British monarch?

A

Charles II

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8
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Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?

A

16-17 year old

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9
Q

Nick Park has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring:

A

Wallace and Gromit

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10
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Who was the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule in the 1950s?

A

Francis Crick

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11
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What percentage of the UK population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK?

A

Around 10%

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12
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How old do you have to be to drive a moped in the UK?

A

16 year old

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13
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Who was the leader of the Labour Party who introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly?

A

Tony Blair

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14
Q

What is the maximum amount you can claim through the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

A

3000£

10,000£ in England and Wales

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15
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Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build?

A

The White Tower in the Tower of London is an example of a Norman castle keep, built on the orders of William the Conqueror.

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16
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Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and played an important part in the Northern Ireland peace process?

A

John Major

17
Q

Who should you contact to report a terrorist activity?

A

Your local police force

18
Q

Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?

A

Ellie Simmonds

19
Q

Each of the UK countries is associated with a flower symbol, which country is associated with the rose?

A

England

20
Q

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:

A

The construction of Great Western Railway

21
Q

What is a common wealth?

A

An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.

22
Q

Under which name was the movement of opinion against the authority of the Pope during the times of Henry VIII known?

A

The reformation

23
Q

What did Isaac Newton discover?

A

Gravity

24
Q

What kind of movies did Academy Award winner Nick Park specialise in?

A

Animated movies