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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

A

Individual liberty

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2
Q

Wales has its own established church.

A

False

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3
Q

How is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland?

A

Hogmanay

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4
Q

Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?

A

To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

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5
Q

What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages?

A

The Hundred Years of war

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6
Q

Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?

A

Bonnie Prince Charlie

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7
Q

If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?

A

Your local police force

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8
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It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme.

A

False

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9
Q

What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London’s history?

A

Beefeaters

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10
Q

Which two countries developed the Concorde, the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner?

A

Britain

France

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11
Q

W here is Snowdonia located?

A

Wales

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12
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Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?

A

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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13
Q

Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939?

A

Poland

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14
Q

Who is the patron Saint of Wales?

A

ST David

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15
Q

Lake District is the largest national park of England

A

True

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16
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What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?

A

Theatreland

17
Q

Which two of the following are key roles of school governors?

A

Monitoring and evaluating school performance

Setting the strategic direction of the school

18
Q

What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?

A

The British government wanted to tax them

19
Q

When did the Black Death take place?

A

The Middle Ages

20
Q

Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women’s rights to vote?

A

Emmeline Pankhurst

21
Q

Cardiff is the capital city of which country?

A

Wales

22
Q

During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?

A

Shipbuilding

23
Q

Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?

A

Sir Roger Bannister

24
Q

Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

A

Diamond Jubilee

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