Exam 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

A

Policing

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2
Q

St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom.

A

False

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3
Q

Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.

A

True

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4
Q

When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:

A

That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner

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5
Q

Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?

A

First World War

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6
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When did Ireland become a republic?

A

1949

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7
Q

Where did the first farmers come from?

A

South east Europe

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8
Q

The National Anthem ‘God save the queen’ can only be played in the presence of the Queen.

A

False

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9
Q

Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII?

A

Winston Churchill

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10
Q

What is the title of the Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles?

A

Prince of Wales

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11
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Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?

A

King Alfred the great

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12
Q

When was the Magna Carta created?

A

1215

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13
Q

Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

A

True

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14
Q

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

A

A Midsummer Night’s dream

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15
Q

How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

A

12

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16
Q

Which two of the following religious communities celebrate Diwali?

A

Hindu and Sikh

17
Q

What is good Friday?

A

The day when Jesus Christ died

18
Q

St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.

A

True

19
Q

Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?

A

The Norman conquest

20
Q

Where are the Crown Jewels kept?

A

The Tower of London

21
Q

Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?

A

Golf

22
Q

Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?

A

William Coxton

23
Q

Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

A

Magistrates court

24
Q

What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?

A

Television